Course curriculum

    1. What is Meteorology and Why Do We Study It?

    2. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Weather Patterns

    2. Difference Between Extratropical and Tropical Cyclones

    3. Extratropical Cyclones

    4. Baroclinic Instability

    5. Effects of Temperature Advection

    6. Typical Extratropical Cyclone Structure

    7. Tropical Cyclones

    8. Hurricane Categories

    9. Extratropical Transition

    10. Animation of Hurricane Sandy

    11. Air Masses & Fronts

    12. Geostrophic Theory & Cyclogenesis

    13. Module 2 Quiz

    1. Surface Observations

    2. Try This! - Test Your Skills

    3. METAR Code

    4. Zulu Time & METAR Decoding

    5. Zulu Time Exercise

    6. RAOBs

    7. Lapse Rates

    8. Lapse Rate Exercise

    9. Soundings

    10. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Sea-Breeze Fronts & Orographic Lifting

    2. Region-Specific Weather Pattern Video

    3. Chinooks

    4. Blue Northers

    5. Module 4 Quiz

About this course

  • $200.00
  • Learn about common weather patterns on the global scale, synoptic scale, and mesoscale. Understand the importance of data from weather balloons and surface observations and how it is interpolated to create your own weather maps. Other important concepts covered: Geostrophic Wind, Cyclogenesis and METAR code.

Will meteorology be your major?

Stuck on what will be your major in college but you know you find joy and awe in watching the weather? Take this course to build your confidence: choose meteorology.

  • Open to all age groups (beyond teens and YA's)

  • Be more than a weather watcher and consumer of news

  • Confidently decide if weather forecasting is your next career

Meet Your Instructor

James Klueppel Jr.

FAQ

  • What is the schedule for the live classes?

    Twice a week, live classes are held, beginning Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (Overtone Moon 5.5)

  • What day and time can I join the class?

    Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm CST

  • How do I join the classes?

    A meeting link will be sent to your email

  • Will the live classes be recorded?

    Yes, all classes are recorded for you to view if you are unable to attend a weekly session

Fuel your passion for scientific research

Weather Forecasting, Citizen Science and more.

Enroll today