Course Description: There is a lot of weird and wild weather taking place around the world. We will have fun learning about extreme weather events around the world. From cold to hot temperatures and their locations on the globe to heavy rainfall areas and deserts. Learn about thunderstorms and lightning and why they develop. Understand what conditions are necessary for the formation of strong storms such as tornadoes, hurricanes and mid-latitude cyclones. Why do some winds become more damaging with certain storms and why winds in certain areas become extreme and dangerous! Learn about Mr. Stephens' research at Peter Sinks and details about how it was discovered and what has been found over the last 35 years. Come prepared to have fun but also to learn a lot about weird and wild weather!

Course Instructor: Mr. Stephens has a BS & MS from Utah State University & has his own company forecasting weather conditions for agriculture & special events around the world. His more well-known clients are Disney, the Superbowl, the Academy Awards & the Rose Bowl. He also provides forecasts for movies, TV shows & commercials. Mr. Stephens discovered Peter Sinks meteorologically in 1982 as a freshman at USU & has studied this very cold valley for over 35 years. He is an expert in inversion (cold air) meteorology. He was an on-camera meteorologist for 3 years & chases tornadoes in his spare time.
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