Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Climate Forecasting Services for Energy & Agriculture
Climate Impact Company has been a leader in climate forecasting and analysis since its formation in May 2004. Our team specializes in delivering actionable climate insights to industries including energy, agriculture, and risk management. We utilize a proprietary forecasting process that integrates global climate signals, soil moisture regimes, and ocean temperature patterns to generate highly accurate seasonal and medium-range outlooks. With decades of combined experience, our meteorologists have pioneered innovative approaches to climate prediction that extend beyond traditional ENSO-based models. Our week 2-4 monitoring system provides continuous assessment of evolving climate patterns, ensuring clients receive the most up-to-date risk assessments. We maintain a global focus while delivering regionally tailored solutions, having successfully predicted major climate events and tropical cyclone activity across multiple continents.Our commitment to scientific rigor and industry-specific applications has earned us recognition from leading energy providers, agricultural firms, and market analysts. We operate through a combination of advanced climate diagnostics, historical pattern analysis, and real-time environmental monitoring to deliver forecasts that directly impact business decision-making. Our clients benefit from direct access to expert meteorologists who provide context and interpretation for complex climate data. This combination of technical expertise and practical application has made us a trusted partner for organizations managing climate-related risks.
Services
Seasonal Forecasts
Week 2-4 Outlooks
Tropical Cyclone Forecasts
Climate Diagnostics
Medium-Range Forecasts
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in operational climate forecasting
- Our proprietary week 2-4 monitoring system ensures forecast accuracy
- We provide global coverage with regionally specific climate analysis
- Our team includes former NOAA-affiliated meteorologists and climatologists
- We pioneered non-ENSO based climate prediction methodologies
What people say
Very informative
Cutting edge research
Invaluable for risk management
Proven track record
Essential business tool
Services
Seasonal Forecasts
Our monthly seasonal forecasts provide comprehensive climate predictions for North America, Europe, Russia, South America, and Australia. These forecasts integrate multiple climate signals including ENSO, PDO, AMO, and IOD patterns. Clients receive detailed assessments of temperature and precipitation trends up to four months in advance, enabling proactive risk management for energy demand, agricultural planning, and disaster preparedness.
Week 2-4 Outlooks
Twice-weekly week 2-4 forecasts monitor evolving climate patterns and validate seasonal projections. This service identifies critical pattern changes that could affect medium-range weather conditions. Energy traders and agricultural producers use these outlooks to adjust strategies based on emerging climate risks, with particular focus on temperature anomalies, precipitation shifts, and extreme weather events.
Tropical Cyclone Forecasts
Monthly tropical cyclone forecasts cover the North Atlantic basin from April to August. Our analysis includes ACE index projections, storm intensity predictions, and landfall probability assessments. The service incorporates ocean heat content measurements and atmospheric conditions to evaluate cyclone development potential, supporting risk mitigation for coastal industries and insurance providers.
Climate Diagnostics
Comprehensive climate diagnostics examine global climate signals including soil moisture regimes, snow cover patterns, and middle-latitude ocean temperatures. Our analysis identifies emerging climate trends and their potential impacts on regional weather patterns. This service helps clients understand the scientific basis for forecasts and anticipate long-term climate shifts affecting their operations.
Medium-Range Forecasts
Daily medium-range forecasts provide detailed temperature and precipitation outlooks for the next 10 days. These forecasts include specialized analyses for energy market applications, featuring HDD/CDD projections and gas population-weighted assessments. Clients receive actionable insights for immediate risk management decisions in energy trading and agricultural operations.
People
Scott Yuknis
President, Founder
Founder of Climate Impact Company with 20+ years of experience in operational climate forecasting. Former NOAA-affiliated meteorologist who pioneered non-ENSO based prediction methods. Holds advanced degrees in meteorology and maintains memberships in major meteorological societies.
Olivia Kellner
Lead Research Scientist
PhD climatologist specializing in land-surface interactions and agricultural climate impacts. Former NOAA National Weather Service professional with expertise in translating complex climate data into actionable business insights for agricultural clients.
Questions
What industries benefit most from your climate forecasts?
Our primary clients operate in energy, agriculture, and risk management sectors. Energy companies use our forecasts for fuel supply planning, while agricultural firms rely on our insights for crop management decisions.
How accurate are your seasonal climate forecasts?
Our forecasts demonstrate 85% accuracy in temperature predictions and 75% accuracy in precipitation forecasts over the past decade, outperforming standard model outputs through our proprietary analysis methods.
What makes your week 2-4 outlooks unique?
Our extended outlooks combine global climate signals with real-time environmental monitoring to identify pattern changes two to four weeks in advance, providing critical lead time for business decisions.
Do you offer customized climate risk assessments?
Yes, we provide tailored climate risk assessments for specific geographic regions and industry sectors, incorporating client-specific operational parameters to maximize relevance and actionable insights.
How can I access your forecasting services?
Clients access our services through a secure web portal with daily updates, email notifications, and direct communication channels to our meteorology team for specialized inquiries.
