2025 S2S Predictability Workshop
Advancing Understanding of Land-Atmosphere Interactions and Processes on S2S Predictability
Registration is open
We invite you to attend the upcoming workshop Advancing Understanding of Land-Atmosphere Interactions and Processes on S2S Predictability from June 16-18 at NSF NCAR in Boulder, Colorado.
Registration is open through 5 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, May 28.
Present your research
As part of registration, you are invited to submit an abstract to present your research at our workshop as a poster or oral presentation. Presentations that identify and describe opportunities for synergistic multi-agency (domestic and international) S2S system development are of particular relevance. Please note there are very limited openings for oral presentations.
Please submit your registration with abstract submissions no later than 5 p.m. MDT on Wednesday, April 23.
Please visit the registration form for detailed instructions on registering and submitting abstracts. We’re looking forward to your participation in our workshop and seeing many of you in June. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at predictability@ucar.edu with any questions or concerns.
Our focus
This workshop is intended to be highly interactive and collaborative, focusing on the role of land-atmosphere interactions on predictability at subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) timescales (defined here as two weeks to three months) and identifying strategies to advance the state of the science. Expected workshop outcomes include:
- Identification of process-oriented and operational verification metrics to assess model performance that can be universally applied across S2S models.
- Development of experimental protocols for coordinated experiments designed to advance understanding of land-atmosphere processes and their role in predictability.
We invite you to participate and help shape this effort. In order to engage as broad of a community as possible, please share this announcement with your colleagues and communities that you think would be interested in this effort.
For more information or questions regarding this workshop, please reach out to us at predictability@ucar.edu.
Read the April 2024 Community Workshop Report
Thank you to everyone who participated in the April 2024 ESPAT community workshop. The report is now available.
Travel Information
Workshop Location
Lodging
We have a negotiated rate for a room block at the Fairfield Inn & Suites approximately 4 miles from the workshop location.
Fairfield Inn & Suites (Marriott)
The last day to book your reservation at the group rate is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
- Block Name: NCAR S2S Community Workshop
- Rate: US$173/night for room with king bed
- Start Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
- End Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
If you prefer to make a reservation by phone, call 720-673-8900 and reference code "NCAR S2S."
If you have a challenge making a reservation, please contact predictability@ucar.edu.
Ground Transportation
From Denver International Airport
Once you land in Denver, there are several ground transportation options available to you. You can choose to book an airport shuttle with Eight Black or Super Shuttle. Another option is the Regional Transportation District (RTD) where you can catch a local bus at the airport and it will take you directly to Boulder.
- RTD Airport Bus to Boulder: Tickets are $10 each way; tickets can be purchased with card or cash at kiosks at the Transit Center located under the Westin; tickets also can be purchased on the bus with exact change.
- Eight Black Airport Shuttle: $56 one-way rate agreement with UCAR
- Super Shuttle
Note: People also use Lyft and Uber from the airport to Boulder. This can be expensive.
To the Mesa Lab from Fairfield Inn & Suites
- Walk to the RTD Park and Ride at 5170 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305 (approx .5 mile / 8-minute walk), then connect with the UCAR Shuttle
- Rental Car
- Uber
Note: Private shuttle service to and from the hotel is not an option.
Meals
Meals will not be provided as part of the workshop. Please plan to bring your own food and beverages or visit the Mesa Lab Cafeteria onsite, which accommodates most dietary restrictions. Cash and credit card accepted, except for Discover Card.
Mesa Lab cafeteria hours
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Water and Elevation
Keep in mind that Boulder sits at 5,318 feet. If you are coming from a lower elevation, please be aware some people can experience altitude sickness, which causes headaches, fatigue, and dizziness. Staying hydrated helps with these symptoms, especially if you drink extra water before arrival. There will be water at the workshop - please consider bringing a reusable bottle with a lid for your visit.