Forecasting team takes top honor

The university's weather forecasting team is on cloud nine after taking its first national championship.

Each year, teams from approximately 30 meteorology departments across the country compete for the most accurate weather forecast for a U.S. city during 13 two-week periods. In the 1997 competition, MSU's 21-member team was assigned to forecast temperatures and expected precipitation for Miami, Fla.

While 1997 marked the first overall team win, MSU meteorology students have won three individual national championships over the past five years.