Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. Seasonal Forecast Calls for a Mild Winter in the West and Cold in the East.LEXINGTON, Mass. -- Atmospheric atmospheric /at·mos·pher·ic/ (at?mos-fer´ik) of or pertaining to the atmosphere. atmospheric of or pertaining to the atmosphere. and Environmental Research, Inc. (AER), a leader in climate forecasting, published its winter forecast this week indicating that the eastern half of the country will experience a colder than normal winter, while the western half of the country will be warmer than normal. Dr. Judah Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , Director of Seasonal Forecasting at AER, reported that, "...the eastern half, especially the mid-Atlantic states Mid-At·lan·tic States See Middle Atlantic States. Noun 1. Mid-Atlantic states - a region of the eastern United States comprising New York and New Jersey and Pennsylvania and Delaware and Maryland U.S.A. and Northeast will experience a cold winter. In the western US temperatures will average above normal with the greatest anomalies occurring in the southwest where temperatures will average much above normal." Dr. Cohen, an expert in climatology climatology Branch of atmospheric science concerned with describing climate and analyzing the causes and practical consequences of climatic differences and changes. Climatology treats the same atmospheric processes as meteorology, but it also seeks to identify slower-acting and Associate Editor of the Journal of Climate, has studied the impact of global climate forecast indicators since the mid-1990's. Among other advances, his research has demonstrated a predictable linkage linkage In mechanical engineering, a system of solid, usually metallic, links (bars) connected to two or more other links by pin joints (hinges), sliding joints, or ball-and-socket joints to form a closed chain or a series of closed chains. between the amount of snow cover over the land mass of Eurasia in the fall, and winter temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere. This fall's Eurasian snow cover is one of the factors contributing to his colder than normal forecast in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US. Over the past several years Dr. Cohen's seasonal forecast based on his proprietary technique has outperformed climate forecasts by more than 40%. While the Northeast forecast isn't as cold as the memorable winter of 2002-2003, this winter's temperatures will average below normal in that region of the country. Dr. Cohen's forecast also includes population weighted demand forecasts for four additional regions of the country which assist energy suppliers in managing their resources. While consumers are hoping for warmer than normal winter conditions in the Northeast, there will most likely be an increase in energy consumption based on Dr. Cohen's forecast. About AER Inc. - Founded in 1977, Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. is an award-winning environmental research and consulting company Noun 1. consulting company - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting firm business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a with demonstrated expertise in medium and long range forecasting for the Energy and Financial Markets. In addition to its Lexington, MA headquarters, AER has offices in Omaha, NE; Norman Oklahoma; and San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA. For more information, visit our web site at www.aer.com. |
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