The TC-RAMS research team led by Professor Michael M. Bell is focused on improving our understanding and prediction of high-impact extreme weather




Tropical Cyclone Research and Forecasting

Team Lead: Dr. Philip Klotzbach

Colorado State University is a world leader in hurricane research and forecasting. Our group continues the long CSU tradition in hurricane forecasting with continually improving techniques for predicting tropical cyclone activity powered by cutting-edge new research.


Software and Artificial Intelligence

Team Lead: Dr. Jennifer DeHart

Our team develops new software and AI tools that enable better data analysis and forecasts of high-impact weather. These tools include open source software for analyzing weather lidar and radar data, and AI products for better forecasts of hurricanes.


Radar and Field Experiments

Team Lead: Dr. Brenda Dolan

We collect data in field experiments to better study the atmosphere around the world. We manage and deploy the CSU SEA-POL radar, an NSF Community Facility, along with other weather radars on land, ships, aircraft, and satellites to study clouds and precipitation.


Atmospheric Modeling

Team Lead: Dr. Levi Silvers

Our research team uses a combination of theoretical and numerical models to improve our understanding and prediction of extreme weather. The primary targets of our research are on high-impact tropical weather, including hurricanes, heavy rain, and El Nino impacts.

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(2025-04-12)

Seasonal hurricane forecast team, led by Phil Klotzbach, releases the first forecast for the upcoming 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be above-normal. The Atlantic basin Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) and Net Tropical Cyclone (NTC) activity are predicted to be about 125% of their long-term averages (1991-2020). The forecast team is forecasting 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, 4 major hurricanes, and an Accumulated Cyclone Energy of 155 (the average is 123). Because of the anticipated active season, there is a higher than average probability of major hurricanes making landfall. There is a 51% probability of a major hurricane making landfall along the U.S. coastline and a 56% probability for a major hurricane tracking through the Caribbean.