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Weather Underground is proud to support the Fourth Annual WeatherDance competition.

So you think you can predict the weather better than your local meteorologist? Here's your chance to prove it!

The Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences at the University of Michigan has announced its fourth annual WeatherDance competition, which the Weather Underground is pleased support. In coincidence with the 2008 NCAA basketball tournament (the "Dance" to sport fans) weather enthusiasts everywhere are challenged to forecast which of the competing campuses of the men's and/or women's tournament teams will be warmer (or cooler) on game days. Last year the competition attracted more than 2,000 participants including about 500 K-12 teachers.

"Basically, you're testing your weather forecasting skills," said Perry Samson, a University of Michigan professor and associate chair of AOSS, who designed the online weather tournament to get people across the country thinking about climate and climate issues.

"This is our fourth year of staging the Weather Dance and it has grown from approximately 100 participants to more than 650," said Samson. "We're very excited about the Weather Underground support this year. Who knows how many participants will join this year's dance!"

The competition is open to both teachers and students with prizes to the highest scorers, including the special grand prize for K-12 teachers: $500 and an invitation to join the AOSS/Texas Tech Storm Chasing team this spring for a day chasing tornadoes! The top 8 performers will receive highly sought-after Weather Underground umbrellas!

To join the dance go to http://www.weatherdance.org/

Play begins March 17 but you can register now. You will also receive periodic reminders as the game progresses.

Contact: Mary Nehls-Frumkin

Phone: (734) 763-7305

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