The Crossroads of Weather, Energy, & TikTok with Andrew Markowitz
03/24/25 • 98 min
Join Kyle David as he talks with Andrew Markowitz, an energy meteorologist at Xcel Energy in Denver, Colorado, who has built a significant presence on social media, particularly TikTok. Andrew shares his journey into meteorology, inspired by his early fascination with weather and key experiences such as the 2009 'Snowpocalypse' during his Bar Mitzvah. The discussion covers his career path, the unique challenges and rewards of working in energy meteorology, the importance of effective communication in weather forecasting, and his use of social media to educate and engage the public. Andrew also offers valuable advice for aspiring meteorologists and shares insights into managing student loan debt, paying it off in under four years, and maximizing career opportunities. The episode concludes with a trivia game and Andrew's reflections on the evolving landscape of weather forecasting and information dissemination.
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Join Kyle David as he talks with Andrew Markowitz, an energy meteorologist at Xcel Energy in Denver, Colorado, who has built a significant presence on social media, particularly TikTok. Andrew shares his journey into meteorology, inspired by his early fascination with weather and key experiences such as the 2009 'Snowpocalypse' during his Bar Mitzvah. The discussion covers his career path, the unique challenges and rewards of working in energy meteorology, the importance of effective communication in weather forecasting, and his use of social media to educate and engage the public. Andrew also offers valuable advice for aspiring meteorologists and shares insights into managing student loan debt, paying it off in under four years, and maximizing career opportunities. The episode concludes with a trivia game and Andrew's reflections on the evolving landscape of weather forecasting and information dissemination.
Andrew Markowitz's Social Media:
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Have a question or comments? You can text us using the link above or email us at [email protected].
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Everything Weather Podcast! We hope you enjoyed it and found the content valuable.
About the Everything Weather Podcast
A weekly podcast where we talk with people about the weather world, explore and discuss everything weather and the many things that connect to it, and have a little fun along the way. The podcast is hosted and produced by Kyle David, a meteorologist and digital science content producer based in New Jersey.
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David's Deep Dives: Why NOAA & NWS Are Important
In this first edition of David's Deep Dives, we dive deep into the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service. We talk with several guests on what they are, why they are important to the weather world and other industries, and how cuts to NOAA/NWS can affect those areas and the public.
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Andrew Markowitz, Energy & Digital Meteorologist
Matthew Cappucci; Meteorologist, Author, & Storm Chaser
Steven DiMartino, Private & Digital Meteorologist
Dr. Scott Weaver, Expert Weather & Climate Consultant
John Kosak, Certified Aviation Manager
Ashley Morris, Certified Emergency Manager
Tom Di Liberto, Meteorologist & Climate Scientist
Tabitha Bartoe, Communications PhD Student
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David's Deep Dives: Phenology, Changing Natural Cycles, & Weather
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• Ecological mismatches occur when interacting species respond differently to climate changes
• Pollen seasons are starting earlier, lasting longer, and producing 20% more pollen than 30 years ago
• Agricultural crops face increased risk from early spring warmth followed by freezes
• Some fruit trees require specific winter chill periods that are becoming less reliable
• Invasive species often gain advantage by leafing out earlier than native plants
• Amphibians and fish show some of the most dramatic shifts in timing (up to 60-80 days)
• Citizen scientists can contribute valuable data through the Nature's Notebook program
Join Nature's Notebook to help track plant and animal life cycles in your own backyard. Download the app through iTunes or Google Play Store, or visit usanpn.org to learn more and become part of a database that now contains over 40 million records used by researchers worldwide.
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