Welcome to the WxChallenge, the North American collegiate weather forecasting competition.


Forecast the maximum and minimum temperatures, precipitation, and maximum wind speeds for select U.S. cities. Over a ten-week period (each semester), you'll compete against top student and faculty meteorologists for honors as the top weather forecaster in North America.

Who Can Play?

WxChallenge is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as higher-education faculty, staff, and alumni.


Why Should I Join?

The weather challenge is a great way for you to:

  • Apply your meteorological knowledge to real-life situations
  • Build your resume and show off your forecasting skills to potential employers
  • Compete against people with similar skills and interests

2010 American Meteorological Society Special Award

for "a new paradigm for the nation's weather forecasting enterprise based on a voluntary grass-roots effort, with impressive national impact through its use in curricula at scores of universities"

Testimonials

"The contest is an excellent motivator and teaching opportunity."

"This contest has really fired up the students here in our new program. Great team building!"

"The WxChallenge is a great service to our community."

"Thanks again for all of the time that you must have to put into making this run so smoothly and for making this such a beneficial educational experience for so many students."

"We're doing a forecasting seminar class that's been inspired by the contest."