NASA’s IMPACTS Campaign Seeks to Decode East Coast Winter Storms

The video discusses the challenges of predicting snowstorms, which can vary greatly in impact. It highlights the difficulty in measuring snowstorms from space and the uncertainty they create. The video introduces NASA's IMPACTS campaign, which aims to improve snowstorm forecasting by studying snow bands and using various data collection methods, including Doppler radar, weather balloons, and aircraft. The study seeks to enhance understanding of snowstorm mechanics and improve satellite data interpretation, ultimately refining weather forecast models.

What methods are being used to improve forecasting models for snowstorms?

Discuss the goals of the multi-institutional study on snowstorms.