Peter Goble works at the Colorado Climate Center as the Assistant State Climatologist of Colorado. He received his B.S. in meteorology from the University of Northern Colorado and his M.S. in atmospheric science from Colorado State University.  He specializes in climate variability and drought. Recent research projects include investigating the sources of error in western Colorado water supply forecasts, determining areas of Colorado most suitable for expansion of the wine grape industry, understanding the impact of climate change on extreme precipitation patterns in Colorado, and increasing both observational and modeled soil moisture monitoring efforts in Colorado. Peter is the Colorado Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network Coordinator, a community science organization focused on improving precipitation observations around the world. Peter lives in Berthoud, and enjoys spending time with his wife, dog, and two cats.