23rd Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting/19th Conference on Numerical Weather Prediction
1–5 June 2009, Omaha, Nebraska
General Info (PDF)
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Deadline: 23 January 2009
Acceptance E-mails Out & Registration Opens: Mid-March 2009
Hotel Reservation Deadline: 11 May
SPONSORSHIP/ORGANIZERS
The 23rd Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting (WAF)/19th Conference on
Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), jointly sponsored for the first time by the American
Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association, and organized by the AMS
Committee on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, will be held 1–5 June 2009 in Omaha,
Nebraska
ACCOMMODATIONS
All meeting sessions for the conferences will be held at The Doubletree Hotel and Executive
Meeting Center-Omaha Downtown, 1616 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE 68102. A block of
rooms has been reserved at the hotel for meeting attendees at a special rate of: $119.00
single/double for non-government employees. The current government rate is available for
government employees. Room rates are quoted exclusive of local taxes. There will be
complimentary wired Internet in the guest rooms.
To receive these special rates, attendees must request a room under the American Meteorological
Society room block.
Reservations must be made prior to Monday, May 11, 2009 and be accompanied by a one night
deposit. Reservations made after that date are on a space available basis. Subject to
room availability, these special rates will be available for the nights of 5/30/09-6/05/09. We
urge you to make reservations early since space is limited. For reservations please call 402-
346-7600
Check-in time is 3:00 PM, check-out time is 12:00 Noon. All guests arriving before 3:00 PM
will be accommodated as rooms become available. Guest Services Department can
arrange to check baggage for those arriving early when rooms are unavailable and for guests
attending functions on departure day.
GETTING THERE
In the heart of downtown’s business and entertainment district, Doubletree Hotel & Executive
Meeting Center Omaha-Downtown puts you near the Old Market Entertainment District,
Qwest Center Omaha,TM Joslyn Art Museum, Union Pacific headquarters and only 10
minutes from Eppley Airport.
The hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service Eppley Airfield.
Car Rental. Enterprise is the official rental car agency for this meeting and special rates are
available. Advance reservations may be made on-line at Enterprise.com. Select “Corporate
Account” then “Make a reservation”. Then you simply enter this account # 10AT034 and the
first three letters of the account name (AME) or by calling Enterprise at 1-800-593-0505.
When making a reservation, please mention the AMS Corporate account number.
Driving Directions:
From Airport:
Exit airport left on to Abbott Dr. Abbott Dr. turns into Cuming St. Turn left on 14th St. Turn
right on Dodge St. Turn right on 16th St. which is entrance of hotel and parking garage on
the right.
Distance to Hotel: 4 miles
Drive Time: 10 minutes
From the East: I-80 West to Hwy 75 North. Take I-480 East to the 14h Street Exit. Continue
straight on 14th Street to Dodge Street. Turn right at Dodge Street to 16th Street. Turn right
into the DoubleTree Hotel Entrance. The parking garage is on the right-hand side.
From the West: I-80 East through Omaha to I-480 East. Take I-480 East to the 14th Street
Exit. Continue straight on 14th Street to Dodge Street. Turn Right on Dodge street and go to
16th Street. Turn right at 16th and you will be at DoubleTree Hotel Entrance. The parking
garage is on the right-hand side.
From the North: I-29 to I-480 West to Omaha. Take Exit 3 for 14th Street. Turn left onto
14th Street. Continue straight on 14th Street to Dodge Street. Turn right on Dodge Street to
16th Street. Turn right at 16th and you will be at DoubleTree Hotel Entrance. The parking
garage is on the right-hand side.
From the South: I-29 North to I-480 West to Omaha. Take Exit 3 for 14th Street. Turn left
onto 14th Street. Continue straight on 14th Street to Dodge Street. Turn right on Dodge
Street to 16th Street. Turn right at 16th and you will be at DoubleTree Hotel Entrance. The
parking garage is on the right-hand side.
GUEST PARKING: Attached and adjacent to the Hotel are two enclosed and lighted parking
garages with a 6’5" height restriction providing easy access from your automobile to our
Hotel. A current overnight fee of $7.00 is available to all registered hotel guests, on a space
available basis, in any of our designated spaces. We are happy to offer complimentary
parking for guests and attendees in the Central City Parking garage across the street from the
hotel.
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