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Ariel Cohen
It’s Not Always Sunny in SoCal
The weather in southern California in 2023 was far from “always sunny”. The year began with atmospheric rivers and flooding, took a cold turn with a blizzard, moved into tornado season, snuck in Tropical Cyclone Hilary, and finished with a 20-year surf event causing coastal flooding. The NWS worked closely with Core Partners through these events to support disaster readiness, response, and recovery.
About Dr. Ariel Cohen
Dr. Ariel Cohen is the Meteorologist In Charge of the NOAA/National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, California. The mission of the NWS is to provide weather, water and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and enhancement of the national economy. Dr. Cohen supervises a staff of over two dozen professionals dedicated to serving the second-largest city in the United States and elsewhere across a large portion of Southern California. Earning his Ph.D. in Meteorology from the University of Oklahoma, Dr. Cohen has worked at several NWS offices through his 17-year career, including the Storm Prediction Center and the National Hurricane Center. Dr. Cohen is proud to lead a world-class team at NWS LA/Oxnard, and work alongside exceptional Core Partners to keep people safe.