Die Formel für weiße Weihnachten

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Every year, the Süddeutsche Zeitung does an Advent Calendar in the weeks before Christmas. Of course, snow is a hopeful companion in the advent time and on christmas, so the SZ wanted to know all about snow for one of their Advent features. During the interview, we discussed the many uncertainties that snow still poses for weather and climate prediction, as well as my research aimed at improving our understanding of snow. And of course the big question: Will it snow on christmas (spoiler alert, it did not…) Ironically, just a few days later, Munich was hit by the largest snowstorm in its recorded history, paralyzing the entire city’s infrastructure for at least one day.

Sonderprogram/Aktionstag Wolken, Wind und Wetter im Deutschen Museum, München

Sat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Institute of Meteorology hosted a hands-on event at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of weather, wind, and clouds. The aim was to present key meteorological concepts, and showcase our own research, in a fun and engaging way.

A variety of interactive stations invited children and families to experience weather science up close: they could create miniature rainbows, build their own thermometers, and even control the radar system located on the roof of the Meteorological Institute.

The setting was ideal: inside the satellite exhibit’s control module, we had the opportunity to speak with and inspire numerous visitors. Using a PlayStation controller, they could steer the radar in any direction, guided by a live webcam feed mounted on the system. At the same time, we displayed and explained real-time radar measurements of the clouds above.

It was a fantastic day, filled with curiosity, insightful questions, and lively conversations. The enthusiasm of our visitors made the event a great success

Outreach and Media Presence | Leonie von Terzi

Die Formel für weiße Weihnachten

Sonderprogram/Aktionstag Wolken, Wind und Wetter im Deutschen Museum, München