2026 In-Person Spring Skywarn Spotter Training Schedule

Southeast Michigan Spotter Training Information

Spring Skywarn Spotter Training

Skywarn Spotter training classes have been completed for Southeast Michigan for the Spring of 2026. NWS Detroit will conduct another round of Spotter Training next spring. Details of the in-person training classes can be viewed below.

Virtual Spotter training classes will also be held across the Great Lakes region. Virtual training sessions are being held via GoToWebinar and registration links can be found HERE.

Topics Covered:	Additional Details:
Last year's severe weather season.	All classes last about 75 to 90 minutes.
Situational Awareness Tools & NWS Products	They are free and open to the public.
How you can stay safe when hazardous weather threatens.	Must be age 13 or older to report. However, classes are appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.
Identification of important storm features.	Pre-registration MAY BE required. Please check with hosting County Emergency Manager.
How you can send storm reports to the NWS.	In the event of a widespread severe weather threat for Southeast Michigan on the day of a class, the class will be cancelled.

If you cannot make one of the Skywarn classes this year, there is an online version of Skywarn Training available via the COMET MetEd website. The course consists of two sections, each taking about one hour to complete: "Role of the Skywarn Spotter" and "Skywarn Spotter Convective Basics". You must register for an account with MetEd first, which can be done here. Once you have an account, the training is accessible here.

In-Person Training Calendar

Visit our preparedness page for additional information.

Winter Spotter Training

Winter Spotter training classes have been scheduled for Southeast Michigan for the fall of 2025. NWS Detroit will conduct 1 virtual training class. Virtual classes will be held via GoTo webinar with the links listed below.

Topics for the winter training classes include:

A review of the 2024-2025 winter weather season
A look at winter weather climatology
Examination of winter weather meteorology
NWS winter forecast products and safety
Review of guidelines & reporting procedure for measuring snow and ice

NWS Detroit Virtual Talk Information

Date: Wed, Nov 19 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8950248301366948956

NWS Detroit In-Person Classes

Date: TBD
Location: TBD

County	Address	Date/Time	Venue, Registration, and Parking Details