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March 27, 2024

UEA Meteorology Field Course

WeatherQuest has always had very strong links to the University of East Anglia and the School of Environmental Sciences (Env). Not only are we located on campus, many of our past and present employees are Env graduates and some are current members of the faculty, a lecturer and researcher.

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May 14, 2026

Weather forecasting: 25 years later

A lot has changed in the forecasting world since WeatherQuest’s inception, including advancements in technology, processes and observations.

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June 17, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Cirrus Clouds

Cirrus clouds are one of the highest types of cloud, located at around 6 – 12 km above the earth’s surface.

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August 6, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Cold Front Clearance

A cold front clearance refers to the process in which a cold front passes, causing changes in the conditions felt at the ground surface.

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July 17, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Gust Fronts

A sinking downdraft from a storm can move very rapidly, and once it hits the ground it spreads outwards horizontally, creating a gust front.

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June 3, 2026

Weather Phenomena: Hoar Frost

A hoar frost is a specific type of ground/surface frost that mainly occurs on cold and clear nights, especially during winter, and result from surface temperatures being below freezing.

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