Kari Bowen

Atmospheric Scientist, Program Manager at CIRES, University of Colorado Boulder

Kari Bowen

NOAA forecasters use computer models that simulate physics and the behaviour of the atmosphere, along with their own experience and local knowledge, to start to paint a picture of the weather.

Science & Technology

NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV — a private company alone couldn’t match it

Christine Wiedinmyer

13 Feb 2025

5 min read