Mike DeFlorio

Mike DeFlorio is a Research Analyst at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), which is part of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a PhD in Oceanography from Scripps and a Bachelor of Science in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences from Cornell University.124

Research Focus

DeFlorio's research primarily centers on:

• Subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) predictability of atmospheric rivers and precipitation.
• The application of weather and climate research to operational forecasting and resource management.
• Coupled ocean/atmosphere modeling and dynamics.
• Investigating climate change impacts and aerosol-cloud-climate interactions.123

Professional Background

In addition to his role at CW3E, DeFlorio has contributed to various projects related to weather prediction and extremes, collaborating with multiple partners including governmental agencies like NOAA and NASA.24 His expertise positions him as a key figure in advancing understanding of weather patterns and their implications for water resources in the western United States.13