Traditional weather patterns are shifting in ways that defy historical norms. Once-reliable seasonal cues are becoming erratic, extremes are becoming more common, and the past is no longer a trustworthy guide for future grid planning. As the boundaries between short-term weather and long-term climate trends blur along the weather-climate continuum, the power sector needs to rethink decision making in an increasingly uncertain climate.
This keynote by Sunny Wescott, Chief Meteorologist for the federal government, at the 2026 Power Resilience Forum, explores why and how grid planners and operators must adapt to this new reality.
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