Weather Forecasting and Related Careers Hit by Federal Cuts Posted on May 14, 2025January 5, 2026 by Natalie Chudzik Meteorologists in the National Weather Service office in Sullivan, Wisconsin. Photo: Natalie Chudzik The Trump administration’s proposed funding cuts for university research and the National Weather Service have left Atmospheric Science majors uncertain about their futures. Natalie Chudzik talks with local weather forecasters and students to learn about the impact of the cuts. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Print (Opens in new window) Print