Michael R. Witiw, PhD
 Mr. Witiw brings 30+ years of experience to Aviation Weather Law.
He holds a Master's degree from St. Louis University, and a
PhD from the Florida Institute of Technology where he also served on the faculty.
Michael served more than two decades in the United States Air Force, and has worked in numerous global locations; Europe, Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. His Air Force career included a four-year tour with the Hurricane Hunters, a special squadron charged with tropical storm reconnaissance for the U.S. military.
Affiliations & Certifications
- Certified Consulting Meteorologist from the American Meteorological Society
(Certificate No, 586)
- Aeronautical Meteorology for International Civil Aviation Organization
- Scientific committee for the 3rd International Conference on Fog, Fog Collection, and Dew
- Member of the Panel of Reviewers for the Journal of Air Transportation
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Michael Fagin
 Mr. Fagin has a background in weather forecasting for the major expedition groups that climb Mt. Everest and other major climbing venues. He is an experienced forecaster in climate data analysis and retrieving sensitive climate data for numerous clients around the world.
Michael provides forecasting services to major engineering firms doing environmental studies involving rain events and air quality issues. He is a leading resource on snow forecasts for schools, and mountain weather forecasts for the climb leaders of the Seattle Mountaineers.
He attended the University of Washington to take some classes within the Atmospheric Sciences Department, and continues to routinely attend workshops and seminars offered through the AMS.
Affiliations & Certifications
- American Meteorological Society: Associate Member
- Past president of the Puget Sound Chapter, American Meteorological Society
- National Weather Association member
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Publications
Michael R. Witiw:
- Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society
- Journal of Air Transportation
- Atmospheric Research
- Keynote speaker at numerous meteorological events.
Michael Fagin:
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