The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is launching one of its most ambitious technological projects to date, moving its entire collection of environmental data to cloud-based storage for improved public accessibility.
NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information will transfer all of its data archives, products and services to Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructure during a 10-month period spanning 2026 and 2027.
The massive digital migration represents a significant shift in how Americans will access critical weather, climate and environmental information. Once complete, the cloud-based system will provide faster, on-demand access to NOAA’s vast repository of environmental data.
The initiative marks a major modernization effort for the federal agency, which maintains one of the world’s largest collections of atmospheric, oceanic and geophysical data. The move to cloud storage is expected to streamline data delivery and improve response times for users seeking environmental information.
NOAA officials say the transition will enhance the agency’s ability to serve researchers, businesses, emergency managers and the general public who rely on environmental data for decision-making.
The project timeline extends through 2027, with the agency working to ensure uninterrupted service during the migration process. The cloud-based platform will replace traditional data storage methods that have been in use for decades.
