Weather Watch

AI Boom Drives Push to Benchmark Weather Forecasting Models

Accurate forecasts allow for better preparation by governments, businesses and consumers, and are crucial as climate change leads to more extremes.

In search of forecast accuracy, rain or shine.

Photographer: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg
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Will it rain? While it’s a simple question, often weather models can give vastly different answers, which leads to confusion for consumers and businesses that are seeking clarity on the climate.