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ForecastWatch is the only independent platform where forecast producers benchmark accuracy against anonymized market peers.
Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it’s better to listen to human expertise during multi-faceted, dangerous winter storms. (1/3) #Weather #Wx #WeatherApp
Accurate weather forecasts are vital in the outdoor event industry. Weather directly affects safety, attendance, logistics, & overall event success. Reliable forecasts help organizers plan setup/teardown, protect equipment, & make informed decisions about staffing, vendors, & contingency plans.
The Winter Olympics officially kicked off in Milano & Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. It has been 70 years since Cortina first held the Winter Games, & February temperatures have warmed 6.4F since then. The area now sees 41 fewer days below freezing than when the Games were first held there in 1956. (1/2)
As part of our Best Places to Live or Work in the United States If You Need to Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow 2025 report, we calculated the overall average variance for each of the 793 locations analyzed to see which locations were easier or harder to forecast weather. (1/3)
Accurate weather forecasts are essential for energy industry professionals. Temperature swings drive demand, while wind, solar, & precipitation determine renewable energy output, making precise forecasts critical for balancing the grid & preventing outages. (1/3)
California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years after winter storms brought large amounts of rain & snow to the region. The last time CA had no areas considered “abnormally dry” or in drought conditions was in Dec. of 2000. Learn more: www.climatewatch.com/p/california...
🏜️ California Drought-free for First Time in 25 Years
Plus: Dartmouth professors lead climate policy initiatives; Zillow removes climate risk data from site
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Today is #GroundhogDay! What are your predictions? Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, predicting six more weeks of winter. Keep in mind this is all for fun and games, and rodents are not meteorologists.
Looking back at the massive snowstorm that hit the U.S. January 23-26, 2026, was the snow forecast for your area correct? We analyzed the snow forecast accuracy for 7 major weather forecast providers: forecastwatch.com/2026/01/27/m... #weather #wx #snow #snowstorm #winterwx #weatherrisk
ClimateWatch recently highlighted 2025’s biggest weather & climate events. 2025 was the third warmest year on record globally & the fourth warmest year on record in the United States. There were 23 billion-dollar weather & climate events in the United States in 2025 totaling $115 billion in damages.
Weather word(s) of the week: freezing rain and sleet. There are several forms of winter precipitation, and sometimes it is hard to tell the difference. Freezing rain is liquid rain that freezes on contact with a surface. Sleet is rain that freezes into ice pellets before reaching the ground.
A study led by the European Severe Storms Laboratory provides the first comprehensive global analysis of very large hail. The study found that northern Argentina was the global hotspot for very large hail events, followed by Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil, the U.S. Great Plains, & South Africa.
While there are A LOT of forecast snow maps floating around social media currently, we collected forecasts from seven major weather forecast providers. All of these forecasts were published today and are valid generally Friday through Monday across the United States. (1/2)
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From route planning & resource allocation to winter weather operations, weather forecast accuracy directly impacts transportation efficiency & cost. Knowing the most accurate forecast provider in your area helps you make smarter, faster business decisions, & helps you keep operations moving safely.
Weather word of the week: graupel. Graupel are soft, small pellets formed when supercooled water droplets (at a temperature below 32°F) freeze onto a snow crystal, a process called riming. If the riming is particularly intense, the rimed snow crystal can grow to an appreciable size. - NOAA
An strong winter storm system looks to bring impactful freezing rain and snow across a large portion of the United States this weekend. Visit forecastadvisor.com to ensure you're following the most accurate source of weather forecasts in your area. #wx #weather #winterwx #snow #snowstorm #icestorm
It’s #TestimonialTuesday! Hear from our clients at ClearAg about why weather forecasts are under-utilized in the agriculture industry, and how they can help improve margins. #weather #wx #agwx #agriculture
"Global coral loss, fisheries disruption and coastal infrastructure destruction are estimated to cost nearly $2 trillion annually" insideclimatenews.org/news/1501202...
Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles the Cost of Climate Change - Inside Climate News
The global cost of greenhouse gas emissions are nearly double what scientists previously thought, according to a study published Thursday by researchers at the University of California San Diego’s Scr...
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A recent study found that young children who experienced hotter temperatures than usual were less likely to meet basic developmental milestones than those living in nearby, but slightly cooler areas. Learn more in our ClimateWatch newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/rising-tem... #climate #health
📖 Rising Temperatures May Lead to Developmental Delays in Children
Plus: AccuWeather climate study highlights; U.S. withdraws from climate organizations
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. First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year Find out more: www.goodnewsnetwork.org/fir... #ClimateAction
First Solar Power Plant in Kyrgyzstan Will Save 120,000 Tons of Carbon Emissions Every Year
The 100MW installation will generate 210 million kWh of clean electricity annually, and represented one of the largest foreign investments.
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Florida has officially been dethroned as the lightning capital of the U.S. AEM, with the help of its 1800 sensor lightning detection network, announced that one of the Great Plains states had the highest concentration of lightning in 2025, with ~73 lightning flashes per square mile last year. (1/2)
Can you trust the rain forecast? We analyzed 593 locations across Europe and identified the locations with the highest & lowest forecast precipitation accuracy for the next 3 days. Learn more in our full detailed report: forecastwatch.com/best-places-... #weather #wx #Europe #EuropeWx
Have you heard about our ForecastWatch Snapshot product? ForecastWatch Snapshot, produced on a seasonal quarterly basis, compares and contrasts the forecast accuracy of multiple weather providers. Pre-selected parameters, such as 1-3 days out or a specific region, are tracked. (1/2)
‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows
Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis
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A recent study analyzed the climatology of 1995-2024 United States warm-season derecho events and the potential associated climate forcing. They identified 147 warm-season derechos during the 30 year time frame, resulting in an average of 5 derechos per warm season. (1/2)
