What if your love of weather could lead to a career that has almost nothing to do with simply checking the forecast?

In this episode of Majors, Minors & Maybes, Dr. W. investigates the fascinating world of the hydrometeorological analyst. A career where weather data, water systems, environmental science, and predictive modeling collide.

From rainfall and soil moisture to rivers, watersheds, and flood forecasting, these professionals help turn mountains of environmental data into information that can help us understand what happens when it rains.

Here's your career clue: You don't have to become a meteorologist to build a career around weather.

We'll explore what hydrometeorological analysts do, what it's like to work with weather and water data, which college majors can open the door, where students can gain experience ...