Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- Jul 7, 2025
What it does
The Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act aims to enhance precipitation and atmospheric river forecasting in the western United States and nationwide by establishing pilot projects and a dedicated forecast improvement program within NOAA. It authorizes $15 million annually from fiscal years 2026 to 2030 for subseasonal to seasonal forecasting pilot projects focused on improving model resolution, boundary layer and atmospheric river modeling, and winter storm track prediction in mountainous regions. The bill also creates an atmospheric river forecast improvement program to reduce loss of life and property by advancing forecasting tools, integrating innovative observations and AI/ML…
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