Some experts think that the lack of data collection could already be undermining the accuracy of long-range weather prediction models. — Photo by Gavin Allanwood on Unsplash
We depend on weather predictions not just to dress for work or plan trips. Businesses use forecasts to prepare for storms, fly planes, build houses and deliver mail. The more weather observations meteorologists can rely on, the more precise their forecasts will be. Here’s what goes into an accurate forecast.
You’re in New York City’s Central Park, planning your weekend. Will it be sunny and warm? The answer is based on a trove of measurements taken at places near and far – from a local weather station, all the way to outer space.
