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NOAA/NWS Tucson Forecaster Rotation Planning and Coordination for Summer 2023

The NOAA/NWS Tucson has implemented a structured forecaster rotation process for summer 2023, issuing calls on January 8 and coordinating widely among NWS, universities, and the private sector. A selection committee reviewed 60 applicants, leading to a diverse team of forecasters. The rotation features 5-day schedules, allowing NWS flexibility for unforeseen circumstances. Full staffing at WFO Tucson begins July 1, with key visits and preliminary forecasts happening throughout June. Coordination methods and times are established to streamline operations.

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NOAA/NWS Tucson Forecaster Rotation Planning and Coordination for Summer 2023

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  1. NAME U.S. Forecaster Rotation Erik Pytlak NOAA/NWS Tucson, AZ

  2. The Process • Call issued January 8 • Circulated and coordinated widely (NWS, several universities, private sector) • Some weight given to practice forecasters in 2003 and SMN-NWS exchange visitors • Four member selection committee: (Douglas, Liles, Maddox, Pytlak) • 60 applicants • 20 forecasters, 10 assistant forecasters, 11 alternates • Diverse backgrounds/experiences

  3. The Scheduling • 5 day rotations = 7 days of travel • Work with the NWS home office schedules • 11 Alternates (7 within Arizona) • Distant ones to be called upon first • Close-in ones are last minute reserve • Allows NWS offices some flexibility in case of… • IMET deployment • Illness • Promotion/transfer • Final schedule posted on NAME website in mid May • Two forecasters and one assistant forecaster each day from July 1-August 19.

  4. Timeline • May 24-28: Bennett/Bodner visit SMN Mexico City • June 1: WFO Tucson library converted to an FOC • June 6: Preliminary forecasts begin • June 7-10: M. Cortez/J. Carachure visit WFO Tucson • June 21: Science Director rotation begins • June 21-24: Murphy/Haro visit SMN Mexico City • July 1: Full FOC staffing begins at WFO Tucson • July 1: JOSS Operations Director on-site at Tucson • Aug 9-13: I. Lopez/A. Nacazona visit WFO Tucson • Aug 19: Last day of full FOC staffing at Tucson • Aug 20-31: Spin-down forecasts as needed

  5. Issues to be resolved… • Forecast coordination • Methods (e-mail/coordination call) • Coordination times (1500-1800 UTC window) • Shift times • 7:00-15:30pm MST? • One 7:00-15:30 MST, the other 9:30-18:00 MST? • Assistant Forecaster hours? • Will avoid OT and odd-hours as much as possible • Who will lead the Science/Operations Director briefings each day?

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