Forecaster Over the Loop:  Building IDSS Driven Operations at WFO BIS
Channel: SciShare
Date: 2017-05-12

Presenters: Patrick Ayd and Chauncy Schultsz(NWS Bismarck, ND)

Abstract: The NWS Bismarck Forecast Management Team is an elaborate effort composed of two phases focused on building IDSS driven operations. Phase One, which has recently completed, was tasked with developing an all encompassing gridded forecast initialization. Phase Two is focused on expanding current and developing new deep IDSS relationships utilizing the significant workforce made available from Phase One. The foundations, challenges, successes and future work of the NWS Bismarck Forecast Management Team will be discussed. All tools and procedures developed by the team are and will remain in line with regional and national protocols.