Applied Weather Associates specializes in Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) development, precipitation analysis, and meteorological parameter analyses for industries with critical infrastructure requirements such as dams, mines/tailings storage facilities, and nuclear sites.  We provide accurate, high-resolution meteorological analysis and data for use in PMP development, hydrologic model calibration and validation, meteorological time series input for hydrological modeling, probability of meteorological parameters, and forensic meteorological investigations. 

Our team utilizes expert analysis, innovative approaches, and state-of-the-science technology to provide our clients with consistently reliable products accepted by appropriate regulators. We operate with integrity and strive to build and maintain strong relationships with our clients, partners, and community.  We excel in developing data designed to provide solutions using advanced hydrometeorological analysis.  Let us know how we can help you solve your most critical and complex meteorological problems.

Latest News:

  • AWA presented a short course to the Tailings Center on meteorological and climatological analyses for use in TSF water management.  This was part of a larger collaborative effort between Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, and the University of Arizona.  AWA's presentation can be viewed here.
  • AWA teamed with GeoSystems Analysis to present a short course on Precipitation and Stormwater Management for Mine Closure: Analysis and Design during the Mine Water Solutions 2022 conference in Vancouver, BC.  Check out a recording the short course here.
  • North Dakota Statewide PMP is officially released for public use.  Information and study output can be found here and here.  Thank you to the leadership and support of North Dakota dam safety and the State Water Commision for making the project a success. 
  • AWA and NOAA's Physical Sciences Laboratory will be publishing work describing the importance collaboration which utilized high resolution ensemble numerical model simulation to produce more accurate extreme precipitation information.  This output was then applied thorough AWA's SPAS process to accurately characterize historical extreme precipitation events. Read the early online release version here.

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