New Resources and Site for 2017-2018!

Hello everyone! I'm astonished at how much attention this site has gotten over the past year, even after the 2015-2016 school year's completion. Thank you all for that.

However, if things go to plan, I will be able to have a new site (with new resources) beginning with the 2017-2018 school year. You can view the progress here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B32_sm0oWRWdZ21SUHZJZDlSZUU

This will be the new resources folder beginning next year, with a more comprehensive review of topics that cover not only the Division A event but also the Division B one. Do note that this folder is currently a work in progress. It will be gradually updated over the summer. The old resources will still remain on this site for those who prefer the old format.

Thank you!

Congratulations, Martin!

Remember when I made a post last year about how the World Meteorological Organization needed a new name that started with the letter M? Well, they've officially announced the new M name that will be on the hurricane list in 2022 last week.

Congratulations, Martin! I know I made a lot of practice questions using your name for hypothetical hurricane names last year, but your name is officially on the roster now.

http://www.noaa.gov/media-release/world-meteorological-organization-retires-storm-names-matthew-and-otto

Quick Update

Hello guys! Hopefully middle school is treating you well.

I'm currently very busy in college, so I'll be holding off on my Weather or Not project until I have a bit more free time. I have finished the first 10 units or so, and I'll try my best to have the material ready for the 2017-18 school year.

So yeah, recent weather news! If you guys haven't heard, we had our first Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic since 2007 just a few weeks ago — in other words, the last time such an event occurred, I was a 4th grader (younger than you guys). I am fairly certain that this will show up on the competition exams this year simply because of how rare Cat 5 hurricanes are.

If you want to read a bit more about the life of Hurricane Matthew, you can go to this page (that is, if you haven't paid attention to the news already): https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/hurricane-matthew-bahamas-florida-georgia-carolinas-forecast

Speaking of which, the name Matthew will probably be retired next year, meaning that a new male name starting with the letter "M" will replace it on the 2022 Atlantic hurricane name list. I don't know about you, but that seems rather familiar... you know, there might be a chance that one of you guys' names will end up on the list (although it is rather low since there are many male names that begin with M out there...).

I'm looking at you, Martin. ;)

Official Results

Official results can be viewed here:
http://wayneoaklandso.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/1/3/24133078/2016_woso_schoolcraft_scores.pdf

Weather or Not is on page 16. You guys missed 2nd place by just 1 point!

Anyway, I am building a slideshow for next year's team since I didn't have time to make one this year (hopefully the reviews were fine). If you guys want to give me feedback on this, you can visit the slideshow here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Resj_ijWfY6_R-5IJrIEkgQsvIM7m1YTb3p_9Hn5U_c/

Also, I'll be launching a new website for the event next year (not on Blogger). It'll be nice and awesome, so you can look forward to that if you guys plan on doing Meteorology next year. I'll post the site link once I'm done with it over the summer.

Have a wonderful summer! It's going to be in the 80s this week.

Regional Competition Essay Answers

Here are the answers to the two tiebreaker essay questions at the competition Saturday:

73. What event occurred in the equatorial Pacific in 2015, and how did it affect Michigan weather?
Answer: There was a strong El Niño in 2015, causing warmer than average temperatures in Michigan and drier conditions (that's why we didn't get much snow this winter). Whenever you see the words "equatorial Pacific," I guarantee you that the answer will either be El Niño or La Niña.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2015/101515-noaa-strong-el-nino-sets-the-stage-for-2015-2016-winter-weather.html

74. What weather event occurred in the Southern Plains in May 2015, and which states were impacted the most?
Answer: This question was testing the May 5-10, 2015 tornado outbreak. Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, & Texas all counted for points, but only 1 or 2 states were needed. The two target states were Oklahoma & Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_5%E2%80%9310,_2015_tornado_outbreak_sequence

Good luck!

Good luck on your tests tomorrow. Remember... I will be there! But pretend you don't know me.

I will know your scores as well, so don't fail! Get 1st place so you guys don't end up as losers compared to last year... (just kidding, just try your best).

Remember your test-taking strategies! They'll definitely help if you have a question you do not know!

Competition Practice Day 50

For the next 50 days, I will post multiple choice questions for you to answer. I expect you to do them! I will print off your explanations and discuss them with you at the next meeting.

Use the link provided to answer these questions.

MC Practice Day 50

99. The following picture represents what?

        (A) C. H. D. Buys Ballot's Buys Ballot Law

        (B) Alfred Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift

        (C) Wladimir Peter Köppen's Köppen Climate Classification System

        (D) Vilhelm Bjerknes's Polar Front Theory

        (E) Gabriel Fahrenheit's Fahrenheit Temperature Scale (°F)

100. The following picture represents what?

        (A) C. H. D. Buys Ballot's Buys Ballot Law

        (B) Alfred Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift

        (C) Wladimir Peter Köppen's Köppen Climate Classification System

        (D) Vilhelm Bjerknes's Polar Front Theory

        (E) Gabriel Fahrenheit's Fahrenheit Temperature Scale (°F)

Answer here: http://goo.gl/forms/PQL5uFFpmj