Weather Prediction

How has meteorology forecasting changed over time?

​Did you know that the word “front” was created as an early meteorology term that was developed during World War 1, which drew from the military fronts in Europe? Weather prediction has changed dramatically since the invention of the computer.

Our guests explain that humans knew how to predict patterns in weather, but needed more sophisticated tools to more quickly and accurately forecast weather.

Bill Martin with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association shares how experience is essential for weather prediction. Chris Hennon, professor at University of North Carolina, Asheville helps us understand that weather prediction has peaks and valleys but is most often accurate. Join us for this enlightening conversation!

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