Teaching the Dangers of Snow Squalls

Mar 24, 2025

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Jase Bernhardt

Dr. Jase E. Bernhardt, associate professor of geology, environment, and sustainability and director of meteorology, was featured on WPSU/Pennsylvania Cable and on The Weather Channel’s Weather Geek podcast about his VR research that demonstrates the danger of driving in a snow squall and the science behind these dangerous bursts of weather.



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Jase Bernhardt

Associate Professor of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability

Dr. Bernhardt has had a lifelong passion for studying weather and climate. His current research focuses hurricane preparedness.

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