The first day of operations worked primarily as a get to know AWIPS2, the products and the PIs. Forecasters were primarily located in the Missoula, MT CWA, with a late shift for a couple over to the Great Falls, MT domain.  Storms remained marginally severe through the  operational period, with only one experimental warning issued the entire evening. The majority of severe reports occurred post operations as an MCS moved across N.Dakota.

Even though severe weather was a bit lacking, forecasters were able to explore the GOESR CI /CTC and nearcast products as well as the NSSL MRMS and HSDA algorithms.  The simulated satellite (from NSSL WRF) and CONUS LAPS products were also analyzed during operations.  Forecasters did not have a chance to review the PGLM / SPORT Lightning Tracking Tool, but it still remains a possibility Wed and/or Thurs of this week.

K. Calhoun, Week 3 Coordinator.