Storm Peak Lab

Storm Peak Laboratory is a high-altitude research facility located on a mountain in Colorado, near Steamboat Springs. Its elevated position provides scientists with a unique environment to study atmospheric and climate phenomena, such as air quality, pollution, and weather patterns, in conditions similar to those found in the upper atmosphere. The lab is equipped with advanced instruments that analyze gases and particles in the air, helping researchers understand environmental changes, pollution transport, and the impact of human activities on climate. Its location allows for valuable insights into the Earth's atmosphere that are difficult to obtain from lower elevations.