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Supercomputer Transfer Threatens NOAA Weather Modeling Capabilities

2/14/2026

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The National Science Foundation plans to transfer management of a supercomputer from the National Center for Atmospheric Research to an undisclosed third party.
The facility is in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
It supports over 4,000 climate and weather scientists.
The move could jeopardize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather modeling capabilities.

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Story summary

The National Science Foundation plans to transfer management of a supercomputer from the National Center for Atmospheric Research to an undisclosed third party.
The facility is in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
It supports over 4,000 climate and weather scientists.
The move could jeopardize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's weather modeling capabilities.