Spring Training 2025
Saturday, March 1, 10am-7pm CT

In partnership with COMET/MetEd & sponsored by the
American Meteorological Society

Start your storm chasing adventure here:

Welcome to the annual Spring Training 2025 event!

Spring Training offers foundational, operational and accessible information and training material for storm chasers at all levels - from those who want to begin their chase education or brush up on the basics, to more advanced chasers wanting to learn more in-depth about specialized topics. Just like in baseball, we gather every spring to shake off the rust, refresh our skills, and get ready to hit a home run.

Spring Training speakers are experts within their fields, and the training is an opportunity to learn from them in-depth, in addition to offering interactive opportunities to ask questions and chat with chasing veterans.

This event will always be held virtually and remain affordable; Girls Who Chase is a global community and we believe strongly in making science and learning accessible to everyone without the constraints of travel or financial hardship.

2025 SESSION TOPICS

Strategies for safe & successful storm chasing: Structure, positioning, & safety practices (entry-level)
How to understand and use satellite for storm chasers (entry-level)
How to read and use radar for storm chasers (intermediate/advanced level)
Take it to the field: What to expect, pack, & know before you go (entry-level)
Putting our learnings together: Chase case study (entry-/intermediate-level)

*Please note all times/topics/speakers are subject to change

PURCHASE

STAY TUNED FOR 2025 SPEAKERS & THE SCHEDULE!

We incorporate three different session types into our Spring Training event:

Presentations: You'll gain knowledge on a variety of topics relevant to developing skills in storm chasing and forecasting.
Interactive panels: You'll have the chance to connect with chasing and meteorology experts in a facilitated Q&A session.
NEW IN 2025 - Networking rooms: Connect with other chasers and weather enthusiasts in your region in a lightly facilitated conversation over lunch.

Check out prior Spring Training events and
add to your education library!

Spring Training is designed to become a library of complementary resources. Each year, experts present on topics relevant to storm chasing for chasers at any level. The topics and speakers change as we piece together the puzzle of forecasting, technical resources such as radar and satellite, chase strategy and positioning, and more from a variety of angles and technical specificity. You can attend Spring Training annually and keep learning!

Spring Training 2024: Storm Structure & Chasing Basics; How to Read Radar; Safely Responding to a Natural Disaster; Positioning for Safe & Successful Chasing; Chase Case Study; Soundings & Hodographs; Lightning Photography
Spring Training 2023: Forecasting 101; Intro to Radar & Satellite; Chasing Safety; Video Brokering; Intro to the SPC/NWS; Intro to the Monsoon