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:

  • We say Aloha to PMP as we start our statewide PMP study for the islands of Hawaii.  This will be challenging and exciting study given the extreme spatial variability of rainfall across the islands.
  • Doug Hultstrand, AWA's Senior Hydrometeorologist, just completed his PhD work at Colorado State University.  Congratulations to Doug for all his years of hard work and accomplishing such an important milestone. 
  • AWA's Bill Kappel discussed PMP and other meteorological topics, with specific emphasis on the mining industry on the "Behind the Scenes with Bryan" podcast.  Listen here
  • PMP and extreme flooding can happen almost anywhere and that's why AWA is excited to be working on its most northerly study, just a few degrees south of the Arctic Circle in the Yukon Territory of Canada.
  • Important updates to the PMP and Precipitation Frequency climatologies for two large regions in Brazil in support of mining operations in Minas Gerais and Para states.

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