UFS Land Data Assimilation (DA) System v1.2.0 Release

The Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) and the Unified Forecast System (UFS) community are proud to announce the public release of the UFS Land Data Assimilation (DA) System v1.2.0. This public release v1.2.0 reflects changes currently available in the UFS land-DA_workflow development branch. In the Land DA System, the Noah-MP land surface model (LSM) and the Joint Effort for […]
UFS Land Data Assimilation (DA) System v1.0.0

Release date: 3/6/2023 The Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) and the Unified Forecast System (UFS) community are proud to announce the public release of the UFS Land Data Assimilation (DA) System v1.0.0. This is the initial release of this system, which can be used to run the Noah-MP land model in offline mode with an Optimal […]
UFS Short-Range Weather (SRW) Application v2.2.0 Release

The Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) and the Unified Forecast System (UFS) community are proud to announce the public release of the UFS Short-Range Weather (SRW) Application version 2.2.0. This release introduces a number of changes since its previous v2.1.0 release from November 17, 2022. These changes reflect updates currently available in the develop branch. […]
A Long-Term Vision for Hierarchical System Development for the UFS

The Developmental Testbed Center (DTC) has led the way in creating a comprehensive white paper on the long-term vision for Hierarchical System Development (HSD) for the Unified Forecast System (UFS). Supported by insights and collaboration from the Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC), the paper explores strategies that aim to fast-track research and operational improvements. Explore […]
Short-Range Weather Application (SRW) 2.0.0 Released

UFS Short-Range Weather Application 2.0.0 Release Date: 06/23/2022 EPIC and the UFS community are proud to announce the public release (version 2.0.0) of the UFS Short-Range Weather Application. This newly updated weather application is designed for short range (up to two days) regional forecasts located anywhere on the globe. It contains the Common Community Physics Package […]
UFS Short-Range Weather Application v2.1.0 Release

The Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) and the Unified Forecast System (UFS) community are proud to announce the public release of the UFS Short-Range Weather (UFS SRW) Application version 2.1.0. This release is an update to the version 2.0.0 release from June 2022 and reflects a number of changes currently available at the head of […]
People of EPIC – 2022 Lapenta Interns

This summer, EPIC had the pleasure of working with two Lapenta Interns – Jackie Sepulveda and Ashley Stagnari. The William M. Lapenta Student Internship Program offers an opportunity for students to work in areas that will provide robust research and/or operational experience that will prepare the them for further study in NOAA fields, for application […]
These People are EPIC!

Our community celebrates the accomplishments of UFS community members at the American Meteorological Society The EPIC and Unified Forecast System (UFS) Teams are thrilled that so many members of our community were recognized by the American Meteorological Society (AMS) for their leadership and professional excellence! Below are a few individuals who have been integral to […]
EPIC Success at AGU

The Earth Prediction Innovation Center (EPIC) recently attended the annual American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting from December 10th-16th in Chicago, IL and engaged the community in a number of EPIC ways. The AGU Fall Meeting is the most influential event in the world dedicated to the advancement of Earth and space sciences with over 25,000 attendees from 100+ […]
Upcoming UFS Events at AGU

The annual American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting will take place next week, December 12-16th, in Chicago, IL and online everywhere. Every year, the AGU Fall Meeting convenes with over 25,000 attendees from 100+ counties to share scientific research and innovations. The Unified Forecast System (UFS) Community will host and/or participate in scientific workshops, Town Hall […]