Jackson Macfarlane Email & Phone Number

Boise, Idaho, United States

The duties of NWS meteorologists and hydrometeorological technicians (HMTs) vary by position and office. General Forecasters and Lead Forecasters are typically responsible for analyzing meteorological data from a variety of sources to prepare and issue forecast products, advisories, and warnings concerning a number of hazardous weather conditions, such as severe weather, high winds, flash floods, marine effects, and winter storms. Meteorologists also collect data; provide weather advice and guidance to other federal, state, and local agencies; conduct research; and develop methods for integrating new science and technology into the forecast process. HMTs work alongside meteorologists to collect and analyze weather data.

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Supported warning services during active monsoon days by communicating with partners and obtaining ground truth the verify warnings. Aided the launch of Upper Air Balloons on active days. Introduced to forecast grids and forecast discussions. Completed aviation training and began issuing aviation products. Completed multiple warning analysis studies, especially for the Phoenix 2022 monsoon season, one of the most active severe weather seasons on record for their area.

Prescott, Arizona, United States

Mostly grading assignments for the introductory weather courses, workload came from the number of pilots taking weather courses. Once a spring would provide tutoring sessions for the Severe Thunderstorms course. Tutoring sessions were for the final project in which student would write a simulation convective outlook for a historical event.

Prescott, Arizona, United States

Taught meteorology labs during time as a student at ERAU. Labs encompass the basic science of meteorology as well as as introduction to operational meteorology with an emphasis on aviation. Aviators in training were the primary student group

Bachelor'S Degree, Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Weather Club, Lab InstructorThe Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Meteorology provides a practical.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Concert Band, Marching Band, Chess Club, Robotics, Media in Technology