Brian Matilla
@bxmatilla.bsky.social
Meteorologist (RA) | Python-smithy on some days? | short-term, high-impact weather w/ CAMs | M.S. (2018) at @miamirosenstiel.bsky.social | Husband | Latino | Racing aficionado. All opinions my own & not my employer’s.
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2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - OKLAHOMA CITY
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As a token of remembrance of yesterday's @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk to End Alzheimer's in OKC, I made this short video to document the event. A sincere THANK YOU goes to all who supported the cause. It was the honor of my lifetime to captain a Team for this year's Walk. Enjoy!
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The @nws.noaa.gov ventures into AI weather models, with data now available for those who wish to utilize and/or assess. Others are being explored (h/t @clarkevanswx.bsky.social) as well!
Three new AI weather models have hit the NOMADS Server 👀: Welcome AIGFS, AIGEFS, and HGEFS
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The @nws.noaa.gov ventures into AI weather models, with data now available for those who wish to utilize and/or assess. Others are being explored (h/t @clarkevanswx.bsky.social) as well!
All models are inherently “wrong” to some degree from the very beginning, and this model error grows substantially with longer lead times. It is therefore not good practice to post long-range forecasts and take them for gospel at face value because they will more likely than not fail to verify.
There is a reason why most (unfortunately I can’t say all) #meteorologists don’t show extended range ensemble forecasts for a reason. Even if a disclaimer like “this is not a forecast” is given, the forecast is still being shown and could be misinterpreted as such. 😒
November 24, 2025 at 10:55 PM
All models are inherently “wrong” to some degree from the very beginning, and this model error grows substantially with longer lead times. It is therefore not good practice to post long-range forecasts and take them for gospel at face value because they will more likely than not fail to verify.
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We invite you to SAVE THE DATE for our 23rd Women in Atmospheric Sciences Luncheon at the @ametsoc.org 106th Annual Meeting in Houston! We will release more details as we prepare to foster creativity and connection while spreading positivity with other women in the field. We hope to see you there!
November 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
We invite you to SAVE THE DATE for our 23rd Women in Atmospheric Sciences Luncheon at the @ametsoc.org 106th Annual Meeting in Houston! We will release more details as we prepare to foster creativity and connection while spreading positivity with other women in the field. We hope to see you there!
I replaced my worn-down Goodyear tires back in September with a set of Michelin CrossClimate 2s. We’ve been parched for rain in OK for a solid chunk of that time, so they haven’t really seen wet weather conditions to this point… until this morning.
Worth the wait!
Worth the wait!
November 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I replaced my worn-down Goodyear tires back in September with a set of Michelin CrossClimate 2s. We’ve been parched for rain in OK for a solid chunk of that time, so they haven’t really seen wet weather conditions to this point… until this morning.
Worth the wait!
Worth the wait!
Someone probably woke up and said, “you know, I can see the good side to these. Maybe everyone should just be less offended…”
Not surprised… But my goodness, abhorrent doesn’t begin to describe this.
Not surprised… But my goodness, abhorrent doesn’t begin to describe this.
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Someone probably woke up and said, “you know, I can see the good side to these. Maybe everyone should just be less offended…”
Not surprised… But my goodness, abhorrent doesn’t begin to describe this.
Not surprised… But my goodness, abhorrent doesn’t begin to describe this.
Ahh, hail…
Ok then.
Ok then.
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Ahh, hail…
Ok then.
Ok then.
Prior to the shutdown, we had headshots redone for the CIWRO staff page. Before the actual shots, we could goof around with our name card, and apparently this won me a share of the “Best Mugshot Award”.
Definitely getting “exceeds expectations” on my annual performance review with that…
Definitely getting “exceeds expectations” on my annual performance review with that…
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Prior to the shutdown, we had headshots redone for the CIWRO staff page. Before the actual shots, we could goof around with our name card, and apparently this won me a share of the “Best Mugshot Award”.
Definitely getting “exceeds expectations” on my annual performance review with that…
Definitely getting “exceeds expectations” on my annual performance review with that…
That’s another DUB for the @denver-broncos.bsky.social! And against KC too 😄
a football player in a red uniform with the number 10 on his jersey
Alt: Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos running on to the field through a smoke screen.
media.tenor.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:42 AM
That’s another DUB for the @denver-broncos.bsky.social! And against KC too 😄
Texas A&M is calling for the Denver Broncos special, aren’t they?
November 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Texas A&M is calling for the Denver Broncos special, aren’t they?
Well alrighty then…
November 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Well alrighty then…
People need to realize that just because the gov’t reopens doesn’t mean that everything and everyone affected goes back to suddenly being all “hunky dory”. Exempted employees are going to still be tired, backpay is still going to take a while, productivity will take time to recover. A ripple effect.
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 AM
People need to realize that just because the gov’t reopens doesn’t mean that everything and everyone affected goes back to suddenly being all “hunky dory”. Exempted employees are going to still be tired, backpay is still going to take a while, productivity will take time to recover. A ripple effect.
A bit faint, but definitely shades of pink in the sky tonight in central OK (probably a bit brighter with an actual camera)
November 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
A bit faint, but definitely shades of pink in the sky tonight in central OK (probably a bit brighter with an actual camera)
It is an absolute shame to see one of the most respected atmospheric science programs in the U.S. get eliminated in the UNL budget cuts. The proposed "savings" by gutting the program won't match the damage of the brain drain of knowledge for NE. The faculty and students deserve better than this.
They are really planning to go through with these cuts at Nebraska, despite recommendations not to. Unbelievable.
If you want to hire highly qualified, very successful earth and atmospheric sciences faculty in teaching and research, quite a few are probably looking for jobs for next year.
If you want to hire highly qualified, very successful earth and atmospheric sciences faculty in teaching and research, quite a few are probably looking for jobs for next year.
Final Budget Reduction Plan | Budget Process | Nebraska
budgetprocess.unl.edu
November 11, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It is an absolute shame to see one of the most respected atmospheric science programs in the U.S. get eliminated in the UNL budget cuts. The proposed "savings" by gutting the program won't match the damage of the brain drain of knowledge for NE. The faculty and students deserve better than this.
This shutdown is abhorrent by any stretch of the imagination. We all collectively deserve so much better, especially those being severely impacted by this nonsense.
But “carrot and stick” to the nth degree is going to bite the Dems so hard on these proposed terms, and it’ll be deserved.
But “carrot and stick” to the nth degree is going to bite the Dems so hard on these proposed terms, and it’ll be deserved.
November 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This shutdown is abhorrent by any stretch of the imagination. We all collectively deserve so much better, especially those being severely impacted by this nonsense.
But “carrot and stick” to the nth degree is going to bite the Dems so hard on these proposed terms, and it’ll be deserved.
But “carrot and stick” to the nth degree is going to bite the Dems so hard on these proposed terms, and it’ll be deserved.
I mean hey, this isn’t half bad! 🌅
November 9, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I mean hey, this isn’t half bad! 🌅
Nothing quite like airing out your apartment on a cool and windy afternoon and then the magical smell of skunk begins filtering in from outside. Woohoo! 😷🤢
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Nothing quite like airing out your apartment on a cool and windy afternoon and then the magical smell of skunk begins filtering in from outside. Woohoo! 😷🤢
Well 😐
BREAKING: Justice Jackson puts order forcing Trump to fully fund SNAP benefits on hold to give the appeals court time to rule on the stay pending appeal @courthousenews.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Well 😐
Oof.
Breaking News: Cornell University reached an agreement with the Trump administration that would restore hundreds of millions in funding to the university. It's expected to pay a $30 million fine to the government and to invest $30 million in agriculture and farming programs.
Cornell Reaches Deal with Trump Administration to Restore Research Funds
The Ivy League university had warned of layoffs after the Trump administration stripped it of funds this year. The cuts were among the deepest in higher education.
nyti.ms
November 7, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Oof.
That wasn’t pretty. BUT…
8-2 ✅
8-2 ✅
November 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
That wasn’t pretty. BUT…
8-2 ✅
8-2 ✅
Broncos v. Raiders… At least there was a FG for the 10-7 lead. But for a 7-2 team, this is really ugly…
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Broncos v. Raiders… At least there was a FG for the 10-7 lead. But for a 7-2 team, this is really ugly…
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Planning to attend #AMS2026 in person or virtually💫?
Here's a quick checklist:
1. Renew AMS membership
2. Register by 3 December for discounted rates
3. Book your hotel
4. Plan travel
⏰ One month left until early-bird registration closes! Register here: https://bit.ly/3JjnGiE
Here's a quick checklist:
1. Renew AMS membership
2. Register by 3 December for discounted rates
3. Book your hotel
4. Plan travel
⏰ One month left until early-bird registration closes! Register here: https://bit.ly/3JjnGiE
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Planning to attend #AMS2026 in person or virtually💫?
Here's a quick checklist:
1. Renew AMS membership
2. Register by 3 December for discounted rates
3. Book your hotel
4. Plan travel
⏰ One month left until early-bird registration closes! Register here: https://bit.ly/3JjnGiE
Here's a quick checklist:
1. Renew AMS membership
2. Register by 3 December for discounted rates
3. Book your hotel
4. Plan travel
⏰ One month left until early-bird registration closes! Register here: https://bit.ly/3JjnGiE
Mazda 787B at Le Mans, but make it a train.
Everybody thinks of the Baldwin Sharknoses in PRR or NYC paint, or perhaps the D&H, but check this one out!
November 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Mazda 787B at Le Mans, but make it a train.
As a token of remembrance of yesterday's @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk to End Alzheimer's in OKC, I made this short video to document the event. A sincere THANK YOU goes to all who supported the cause. It was the honor of my lifetime to captain a Team for this year's Walk. Enjoy!
2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - OKLAHOMA CITY
YouTube video by BXM_Velocity
www.youtube.com
November 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As a token of remembrance of yesterday's @alzassociation.bsky.social Walk to End Alzheimer's in OKC, I made this short video to document the event. A sincere THANK YOU goes to all who supported the cause. It was the honor of my lifetime to captain a Team for this year's Walk. Enjoy!
Wow, Miguel Rojas with one of the most clutch home runs in this WS, and it is in game 7 no less.
November 2, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Wow, Miguel Rojas with one of the most clutch home runs in this WS, and it is in game 7 no less.