wsi's weather 101

The more proficient you are in the science of weather, the easier it will be to make critical decisions with confidence on the trading floor or in the operations room.  WSI’s Weather 101 training program can advance your knowledge of basic meteorology or help you obtain a deeper understanding of how to interpret medium range forecasting models. The program can be completely tailored to meet your specific requirements in order to provide you with the weather knowledge needed to help you make more informed decisions. 

• Refresh your knowledge of basic meteorology including physical meteorology, pressure and wind, atmospheric circulation, thunderstorms, tropical cyclones and weather forecasting tools.
  View a sample syllabus.

• Deepen your understanding of medium range forecasting models, model forecast skill, El Nino & La Nina flow patterns, and intra-seasonal oscillations. View a sample syllabus.

• Customize the WSI Weather 101 program content and duration based on your specific needs.

• Learn from seasoned instructors who have extensive experience in forecasting for the energy trading and utility markets. View instructor bios.

• Attend WSI's Weather 101 training program at WSI's corporate headquarters in Andover (Boston), Massachusetts. The course may also be held at your place of business or online.

The course is instructed by two of WSI’s senior meteorologists, Rod Ferguson and Ben Papandrea who have extensive experience in forecasting for the energy trading and utility markets.  Rod specializes in medium range forecasting models and global oscillation patterns while Ben’s expertise is in tropical and severe weather forecasting. Ben also teaches a weather and global climate course at Emerson College in Boston.  Click here for more detailed info about the instructors.