Join us on Saturday, October 17 at 10 A.M. for the Wisconsin Weather Festival. This 3rd annual event is hosted in partnership with the Wisconsin Environmental Mesonet and the Wisconsin Science Festival.
About the Event:
The Wisconsin Weather Festival brings together meteorologists, climatologists, and scientists from across southern Wisconsin to share how we measure, forecast, and warn about the weather in Wisconsin.
- Meet meteorologists, climatologists, Dane County Emergency Management staff, and scientists.
- Understand how Wisconsin’s weather and climate have evolved.
- Get your hands on historic records and real equipment used to measure the weather.
- Learn how broadcast meteorologists get the weather forecast on the air.
Audience:
This event is open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
Getting to the Wisconsin Energy Institute:
By Bike: The WEI building is accessible by bike paths and city bike lanes and features ample bike racks. For more information on biking to campus, see here.
By Bus: The University and Breese Bus stop is located next to the WEI building and is serviced by route C. The Energy Institute is close to several other stops that service many other bus lines. For more information, see here.
By Car: Lot 41, which is immediately adjacent to the WEI building, is free and open to the public all day Saturday. The WEI building is also close to the Engineering Drive Ramp (Lot 17), which often has open spaces. Please refer to this campus parking map for more information.
Registration:
This is a free event; no registration is required.