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Daniel Swain

@weatherwest@mastodon.social
mastodon 4.6.0-nightly.2026-03-16

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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Joined November 18, 2022
Weather West blog:
https://www.weatherwest.com
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/Weather_West
Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=O1P_qAQAAAAJ&hl=en
UCLA profile:
https://www.ioes.ucla.edu/person/daniel-swain

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · 3d ago
All signs continue to point to an exceptional, long-duration, and record-breaking to (in some cases) record-shattering March heatwave initially centered across U.S. Southwest but expanding to much broader region next week. This is effectively a full-on summer heatwave in March.
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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Mar 09, 2026

Lots of buzz online about an upcoming major March heatwave for the American SW & California. And in this case, it does indeed appear increasingly likely than an extremely anomalous and even record-breaking heatwave may envelop much of the SW about a week from now.

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Mar 06, 2026

I just submitted my letter to NSF responding to its proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). I argue that doing so would be an astonishing and avoidable misstep, and that federal support for the institution should in fact be *increased.* [1/4]

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Mar 02, 2026

I'll host a short-notice livestream later this afternoon (Mon, 3/2, at 2pm PT) to discuss recent news that winter 2025-2026 was the warmest on record--by far--across the Western United States. I'll discuss snowpack, water supply, and wildfire implications. https://www.youtube.com/live/KJrPxdzBNKY

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 28, 2026

#BlueBellFire in #Boulder, CO (near Chautauqua Park) currently burning amid extremely dry and near record-warm conditions (69F and 7% RH). Lack of strong winds right now thankfully a major mitigating factor. So far, mostly sfc fire plus occasional torching in confers. #COwx

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 28, 2026

I am officially issuing a "cool cloud watch" for NorCal! The offshore low has entrained subtropical moisture; in addition to bizarrely muggy airmass, this will contribute considerable instability & subsequently to widespread convective clouds & some thunderstorms this PM. #CAwx

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Remarkable and widespread record warmth today across the Southwest. In fact, some locations in southern CA and southern AZ are not just breaking daily records, but also monthly February records--with current temperatures well into 90s and approaching 100F in some spots. #CAwx #AZwx

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 27, 2026

Exceptionally warm-to-hot late winter conditions expected across the Southwest through the weekend, peaking Fri and Sat. Numerous daily record highs (and record warm overnight minimums) will be set, along with some Feb monthly records possible. [Thread] #CAwx #AZwx #NVwx

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 26, 2026

There has been an amazing outpouring of support for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) amid its proposed dismantling from people, institutions, & companies all across the country. You, too, can help by sending feedback to NSF by Mar 13th: https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/advocacy-policy/ncar-information-and-support/

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 24, 2026

After a relatively brief colder & snowier interlude, we've re-entered a period that will be characterized by sustained anomalous warmth in U.S. West. Today, daily record high temperatures are again occurring across portions of Southern Rockies and interior SW. #CAwx #COwx

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 22, 2026

New on Weather West: If we're going to see an extremely moist & warm #AtmosphericRiver this wk in NorCal that will bring rain atop recent heavy snow, why is major flooding *not* expected? It a story of (lacking) storm dynamics & snowpack resilience. #CAwx https://weatherwest.com/archives/43727

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 22, 2026

On Mon, Feb 23 at noon PT, I'll host a livestream discuss why upcoming extremely warm atmospheric river, which will bring warm rain atop snow, is only anticipated to bring modest flood risk. Plus: how much did recent storms bolster Western U.S. snowpack? https://www.youtube.com/live/u2W2sc_DgoU

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Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

mastodon.social
Daniel Swain
Daniel Swain
@weatherwest@mastodon.social

Climate scientist at UCLA & NCAR studying extreme events like floods, droughts, and wildfires. For the time being, this Mastodon account will mostly be used to automatically repost my Twitter content--I am not continuously monitoring replies or messages.

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@weatherwest@mastodon.social · Feb 13, 2026

Great piece out today in Physics Today on historical origins, contemporary relevance, & fundamental irreplaceability of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, which remains at imminent risk of dismantling for partisan political reasons. https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/what-the-national-center-for-atmospheric-research-means-to-the-atmospheric-sciences

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