Current Focus
- Hydrometeorological data analysis
- Science education
Environmental Data · Hydrometeorology · Science Education
Hi, I'm Clinton Alden.
I help businesses and organizations understand environmental data so they can deliver high-quality products to their clients and make informed decisions.
I'm an atmospheric scientist and hydrologist studying weather, water, and climate, with a focus on the Western United States.
Expertise
Research, forecasting, education, and consulting experience.
Mountain hydrology
Avalanche education
Satellite remote sensing
Atmospheric sciences
Weather forecasting
Science communication
Environmental consulting
Background
Selected background. Full details are available on my CV.
My research background includes degrees in Atmospheric Science and Civil Engineering/Hydrology, and I am working toward a PhD in Hydrology at the University of Washington.
Through past work, I've forecast winter weather and mountain meteorology for both general public recreationists and water resource applications through a public blog and work at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at UC San Diego, respectively.
Beyond research, I have extensive experience communicating science via news media and as an avalanche educator. In 2026, I was recognized as the Avalanche Awareness Instructor of the Year by the Northwest Avalanche Center and won the David Miller Prize for Best Student Poster at the joint Western/Eastern Snow Conference for my research and communication skills.
Hydrometeorological Consulting
Technical support for teams working with weather, snow, and water data.
I'm available for project-based consulting, especially involving hydrometeorological data analysis and science education.
Through Clinton Alden Consulting, my expertise helps guide businesses and organizations to best leverage environmental datasets for many purposes.