Jul, 07 2026 | 15:15 - 16:45 (LT)
The panel discusses the challenges in observing, modeling, and predicting the future weather and climate in the Alps
July, 07 2026 | 15:15 - 16:45 (LT)
The panel discusses the challenges in observing, modeling, and predicting the future weather and climate in the Alps
About the special event
BACKGROUND
Mountainous areas provide unique challenges to observing, modeling, and predicting weather and climate. The complex topography limits the feasibility and representativeness of measurements and induces local processes whose incorrect representation in numerical weather and climate models may negatively impact the model skill. At the same time, mountain regions are among the most sensitive ecosystems to climate change.
In this panel discussion we bring together experts in weather and climate sciences, observational data anlysis, and numerical modeling, to discuss these challenges and potential strategies to address them.
YOUR HOST
Manuela Lehner
Senior Scientist
University of Innsbruck
PROGRAM
15:15
Greetings and Introduction
15:25
Discussion among panelists & audience
16:30
Conclusions
Panelists
- Sven Kotlarski (ETH Zurich)
- Michael Matiu (University of Trento)
- Juerg Schmidli (Goethe University Frankfurt)