Hepex - a global community in hydrological ensemble prediction email format

HEPEX is a global community of researchers and practitioners in hydrological ensemble prediction. It brings together people contributing and working on specific topics related to hydrological forecasting and hydrometeorological ensemble prediction. HEPEX is open to anyone wishing to contribute to its objectives. Individuals interested in becoming involved in HEPEX can do so through joining the mailing list, participating in activities of interest and contributing with blog posts on new research or accomplishments related to ensemble forecasting. HEPEX is maintained through the volunteer efforts of a small group of co-chairs and topical or regional contacts that identify or respond to new opportunities to keep the community connected. The HEPEX mission is: - To demonstrate the added value of hydrological ensemble prediction for operational water resources management, risk assessment and emergency management to make decisions that have important consequences for economy, environment, and public health and safety. Key HEPEX questions related to science and practice include: (1) What are commonalities between meteorological and hydrological ensemble prediction systems, and how can these be coupled or extended to advance forecasting capabilities? (2) How can existing hydrological ensemble prediction systems be developed to best harness prediction skill, while reliably accounting for forecast uncertainty from multiple sources? (3) What is the best way for the user community to make use of ensemble forecasts and to take better decisions based on them? (4) How can the value of ensemble forecasting best be demonstrated to motivate its adoption by forecasting agencies and users?