Games and Simulations

The UCAR Center for Science Education has a collection of games and simulations related to weather, climate, atmospheric science, and space weather education. Test your knowledge with one of our games or gain a deeper understanding of earth science through a simulation.

Create a Snowstorm

Explore the factors that combine to create a snowstorm in this interactive.

Forecast a Hurricane

Can you predict the path of a hurricane? Learn how hurricanes move across an ocean and see if you can determine which cities will be impacted by a hurricane.

Make a Hurricane

Make a hurricane and learn how sea surface temperature, moisture and wind conditions determine how strong the storm will be.

Make a Thunderstorm

Make a thunderstorm! Choose the right mix of temperatures and humidity to create a big thunderstorm.

What Flooding Looked Like in Boulder, Colorado

See what one neighborhood looked like before the September 2013 flood and after water filled the streets, yards, homes, and Crest View Elementary School.