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is a member of the NERC High Performance Computing Steering Committee and is a past member of the ENES Task Force on High Performance Computing and part of the PRACE working group on Weather, Climate and Earth Sciences.

as with collaborators in other universities and climate centres. At the Met Office, Jonathan is engaged in various research projects on climate change with colleagues. His main organisational responsibilities are: Member of the Scientific Steering Group of the Joint Weather and Climate Research Programme

Oscillation). This may provide the basis of skilful shelf seas forecasts. He has also been the Met Office representative on the steering committee of the Marine Climate Change Impact Partnership (MCCIP) since 2009. MCCIP communicates climate impact science from the scientist to government

Teams in August 2019.   Professional responsibilities Executive committee member of LandAware - International Network on Landslide Early Warning Systems Steering group member of the of the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)/ World Weather Research Programme

that is steering a series of low-pressure systems across the country. These systems bring warm, moisture-laden air from the Atlantic, which leads to heavy rain and strong winds. When this milder air meets colder air moving down from the north, it can produce upland snow in some areas, adding

is essential for accurately modelling air temperature and humidity. Jenn is a member of the LIAISE steering committee, an international land surface & boundary layer field campaign, which is part of the HyMeX programme (Hydrological cycle in the Mediterranean Experiment) and a GEWEX (Global Energy

Pete Williams said: “We are warning drivers across the UK that high winds will make conditions challenging. The advice is for drivers to slow down and ensure they double the normal recommended two-second distance between their car and the vehicle in front. Hold the steering wheel firmly

, which can also influence flight routes. READ MORE: How does the Met Office monitor space weather? Why Does It Matter? Although the jet stream is invisible to the naked eye, its influence is felt every day. From steering storms across the Atlantic to shaping our seasonal weather patterns, the jet stream

• Station 4 – weather conditions e.g. descriptions of wind, heatwaves, snow Forecasting fact-busters film Slides 2 – 3 Once groups have explored each station, bring pupils’ attention back to the front and ask the class: • What do they think these objects/images are for? (Steer discussion towards weather

potential of risk to travellers. RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: “Drivers encountering high winds are advised to reduce their speed, ensure they hold the steering wheel firmly and be prepared for sudden gusts, debris and even fallen branches in the road.  Allow plenty of room between your vehicle