Snow Conditions and Avalanches – Two case studies
LOCATION
33 King Street
Aberdeen AB24 5AA
Scotland
The joint presentation will last for 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for questions. The in-person meeting will be held at Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen. The lecture will begin at 6 pm and will be preceded by tea and biscuits from 5:30 pm. The talk will be preceded by a brief AGM in which the audience will be able to comment on the performance of the Scottish centre. People will be able to volunteer to join the committee of the Scottish centre. Those viewing the lecture remotely can join from 5:50 pm using Zoom and the event will start promptly at 6 pm. Please note that joining instructions will not be provided unless you have registered.
Speakers
Michael Reading, Met Office
I joined the Met Office and underwent forecaster training in 2011 before being posted to the Aberdeen Met Office, where I have been based as a weather forecaster ever since. I began my forecasting career providing aviation and commercial forecasts. However, my main role for the last eight years has been public weather service forecasting, including national severe weather warnings and my own passion, mountain forecasting. In the winter I help the Scottish Avalanche Information Service produce their avalanche forecasts, and have even accompanied them on a few field trips. Overseas, I have completed two forecasting detachments to RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands, and a forecasting detachment with the British Antarctic Survey to the Rothera Antarctic research base. Since 2020 I have also worked as a trainer for the Met Office College, training new generations of forecasters, external companies, and working with the Mountain Training Association to provide mountain weather workshops. Outside of my professional life, I am a keen climber and mountaineer, with over 25 years of experiencing most of the weather that the UK’s mountains can throw at us. While I have climbed in ranges all over the world, the Scottish mountains are still amongst my favourite.
Mark Diggins, Scottish Avalanche Information Service
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Registration for this event is available both In Person and virtually.
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
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Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
Notice of audio / video recording of RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
The RMetS strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you would like to discuss accessibility or request accommodations please contact conferences@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more.
The Royal Meteorological Society has a number of local centres across the UK, where meetings are held throughout the year. The Scotland Local Centre are currently hosting monthly meetings which can be attended in person or virtually. For further information on the local centre, upcoming events or to be added to the mailing list, please contact scotland@rmets.org.
The joint presentation will last for 45 minutes, followed by 15 minutes for questions. The in-person meeting will be held at Aberdeen Arts Centre, Aberdeen. The lecture will begin at 6 pm and will be preceded by tea and biscuits from 5:30 pm. The talk will be preceded by a brief AGM in which the audience will be able to comment on the performance of the Scottish centre. People will be able to volunteer to join the committee of the Scottish centre. Those viewing the lecture remotely can join from 5:50 pm using Zoom and the event will start promptly at 6 pm. Please note that joining instructions will not be provided unless you have registered.
Speakers
Michael Reading, Met Office
I joined the Met Office and underwent forecaster training in 2011 before being posted to the Aberdeen Met Office, where I have been based as a weather forecaster ever since. I began my forecasting career providing aviation and commercial forecasts. However, my main role for the last eight years has been public weather service forecasting, including national severe weather warnings and my own passion, mountain forecasting. In the winter I help the Scottish Avalanche Information Service produce their avalanche forecasts, and have even accompanied them on a few field trips. Overseas, I have completed two forecasting detachments to RAF Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands, and a forecasting detachment with the British Antarctic Survey to the Rothera Antarctic research base. Since 2020 I have also worked as a trainer for the Met Office College, training new generations of forecasters, external companies, and working with the Mountain Training Association to provide mountain weather workshops. Outside of my professional life, I am a keen climber and mountaineer, with over 25 years of experiencing most of the weather that the UK’s mountains can throw at us. While I have climbed in ranges all over the world, the Scottish mountains are still amongst my favourite.
Mark Diggins, Scottish Avalanche Information Service
Registration
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
Registration for this event is available both In Person and virtually.
Members
If you are a member of the Society and have an account already, please log in to your account before your register. If you are a member and don’t have an account set up already, you will need to create an account. Your username is the email address that is linked to your membership.
Non-Members
If you are not a member of the Society you will need to create an account in order to register for events.
Once you have created an account, you will be required to log in each time you would like to register for an event. You will also have access to a Dashboard area that will show which events you have registered for and past events you have attended.
Any information you provide to us will only be used by The Royal Meteorological Society and appointed representatives.
This meeting is part of the Royal Meteorological Society Meetings programme, open to all, from expert to enthusiast, for topical discussions on the latest advances in weather and climate. Free to attend. Non-members are welcome.
A copy of our terms and conditions can be found here.
If you have any queries with regards to this event or require any further information please contact us at meetings@rmets.org.
Notice of audio / video recording of RMetS Meetings and Events - By attending this meeting, you are agreeing to be part of the Society’s broadcast. Please could audience members refrain from giving their name and institution during questions at ALL Society (National, Local and SIG) meetings that are being recorded or streamed. Videoing will be restricted to speakers.
The RMetS strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. If you would like to discuss accessibility or request accommodations please contact conferences@rmets.org.
We take data privacy seriously. Please read the RMetS privacy policy to find out more.
The Royal Meteorological Society has a number of local centres across the UK, where meetings are held throughout the year. The Scotland Local Centre are currently hosting monthly meetings which can be attended in person or virtually. For further information on the local centre, upcoming events or to be added to the mailing list, please contact scotland@rmets.org.
