During hurricane season, meteorologists rely on a variety of different forecast models. As this season comes to an end, experts are taking stock of which ones performed well and which ones didn’t, and Google’s rookie model has left them absolutely gobsmacked. Though Google DeepMind’s Weather Lab only began releasing forecasts in June, it was by […]
Farmers’ Almanac to Publish Final Issue, Ending 208-Year Forecasting Legacy
For two centuries, the Farmers’ Almanac has served readers—farmers, gardeners, and weather enthusiasts—with long-range weather predictions for the United States and Canada. That annual tradition will now come to an end, with the 2026 edition of the publication being its last. In a November 6 post, the Maine-based publication shared that it would cease production […]
How to Become a Backyard Meteorologist With a Few Simple Tools
Modern-day meteorologists rely on a vast network of advanced technologies to predict the weather, but that wasn’t always the case. Before satellites, computer modeling, and radar systems, people made forecasts largely by observing their surroundings. The techniques and tools they used are still effective and accessible today. In fact, they’re perfect for anyone interested in […]