This bill strengthens the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather forecasting and research capabilities in two main ways. First, it enhances subseasonal-to-seasonal forecasting by requiring NOAA to improve its ability to predict temperature and precipitation patterns weeks to months in advance, develop better computer models that combine multiple forecasting systems, and create an online clearinghouse to share these forecasts with the public. Second, it establishes a new workforce development program to recruit and train the next generation of scientists and engineers in weather modeling, artificial intelligence, and data analysis, including scholarships and fellowships at colleges and universities. The bill authorizes $50.3 million annually for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 for weather forecasting improvements, $40 million per year from 2025 through 2030 for workforce development, and $263 million annually in 2025 and 2026 for weather research labs and technology programs. The bill primarily affects NOAA, educational institutions, and the broader weather research community.
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