Weather for Cowboys, Pilots, and Daredevils - With Don Day

What does it take to forecast weather in one of the most rugged, wind-swept, and unpredictable places in America? On this episode of Thin Ice with Amy Freeze, we saddle up with Don Day, Wyoming’s most trusted meteorologist and the founder of DayWeather, to explore the wild science of forecasting in the Rocky Mountain West and High Plains.From ranch weather to balloon missions to the edge of space, Don’s resume is unlike any other in meteorology. Not only does he serve daily forecasts to ranchers across Wyoming and beyond, but he’s also guided daring missions like Red Bull Stratos and David Blaine’s Ascension with his unique expertise in stratospheric conditions and lighter-than-air aviation.We dive into Don’s use of analog forecasting, how Yellowstone’s weather holds its own mysteries, and why the wind in Wyoming is both a daily battle and a scientific thrill. Plus—what really goes into planning a skydive from the stratosphere? Don’s stories take us from ground-level grit to the upper atmosphere.If you're into extreme weather, big sky thinking, or stories that defy gravity—this episode’s for you.