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High Plains Regional Climate Center

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High Plains Regional Climate Center
AbbreviationHPRCC
PredecessorHigh Plains Climate Center
Formation1987
HeadquartersLincoln, Nebraska
Parent organization
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
AffiliationsNational Centers for Environmental Information
Websitehprcc.unl.edu

The High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC) is one of the six regional climate centers in the United States. It is managed by the National Centers for Environmental Information,[1] and operated by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's School of Natural Resources.[2]

The HPRCC provides climate products and services to the High Plains Region, comprising Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.[1]

Climate summary maps

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HPRCC is the daily producer of the Applied Climate Information System (ACIS) climate summary maps.[3]

Automated Weather Data Network

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HPRCC, along with Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming, uses the Automated Weather Data Network to provide information to agricultural producers.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Regional Climate Centers | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) formerly known as National Climatic Data Center (NCDC)". www.ncdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  2. ^ Network, University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Web Developer. "Centers and Units | School of Natural Resources | University of Nebraska–Lincoln". snr.unl.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
  3. ^ "ACIS Climate Maps". High Plains Regional Climate Center. High Plains Regional Climate Center. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Automated Weather Data Network". High Plains Regional Climate Center. High Plains Regional Climate Center. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
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