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Will we have a white Christmas?
It’s one of the big questions weather forecasters receive every holiday season. NOAA’s NCDC created this graphic of average chances of a white Christmas in the lower 48, with a white Christmas being defined as at least 1” of snow on the ground.
It’s one of the big questions weather forecasters receive every holiday season. NOAA’s NCDC created this graphic of average chances of a white Christmas in the lower 48, with a white Christmas being defined as at least 1” of snow on the ground.
December 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Will we have a white Christmas?
It’s one of the big questions weather forecasters receive every holiday season. NOAA’s NCDC created this graphic of average chances of a white Christmas in the lower 48, with a white Christmas being defined as at least 1” of snow on the ground.
It’s one of the big questions weather forecasters receive every holiday season. NOAA’s NCDC created this graphic of average chances of a white Christmas in the lower 48, with a white Christmas being defined as at least 1” of snow on the ground.
We recently revealed the best places to live in Europe if you need to know what the weather will be like the next few days, but where are the worst?
We analyzed 593 locations across Europe & identified the cities with the lowest overall average accuracy of forecast & persistence temps & precip.
We analyzed 593 locations across Europe & identified the cities with the lowest overall average accuracy of forecast & persistence temps & precip.
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We recently revealed the best places to live in Europe if you need to know what the weather will be like the next few days, but where are the worst?
We analyzed 593 locations across Europe & identified the cities with the lowest overall average accuracy of forecast & persistence temps & precip.
We analyzed 593 locations across Europe & identified the cities with the lowest overall average accuracy of forecast & persistence temps & precip.
We collected seasonal temperature & precipitation outlooks from 4 major weather forecast providers for fall 2025. Now that fall has ended, we thought it would be insightful to compare the forecast outlooks to the climate summaries to see which providers were more or less accurate across the U.S.
December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We collected seasonal temperature & precipitation outlooks from 4 major weather forecast providers for fall 2025. Now that fall has ended, we thought it would be insightful to compare the forecast outlooks to the climate summaries to see which providers were more or less accurate across the U.S.
Weather word of the week: Nor’easter.
A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April.
A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April.
December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Weather word of the week: Nor’easter.
A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April.
A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April.
Do you need reliable, relevant, and innovative atmospheric analytics to help your business succeed? ForecastWatch has you covered!
Our software and services help leaders in the weather industry, government, and the insurance, financial, life sciences, and entertainment industries every day. (1/2)
Our software and services help leaders in the weather industry, government, and the insurance, financial, life sciences, and entertainment industries every day. (1/2)
December 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Do you need reliable, relevant, and innovative atmospheric analytics to help your business succeed? ForecastWatch has you covered!
Our software and services help leaders in the weather industry, government, and the insurance, financial, life sciences, and entertainment industries every day. (1/2)
Our software and services help leaders in the weather industry, government, and the insurance, financial, life sciences, and entertainment industries every day. (1/2)
A start-up called Mazama Energy plans to power homes by tapping energy from “superhot rock”, producing cheap, clean, constant energy almost anywhere. Engineers are in the process of building a geothermal power plant on the slopes of one of the largest and most hazardous active volcanoes in the U.S.
December 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A start-up called Mazama Energy plans to power homes by tapping energy from “superhot rock”, producing cheap, clean, constant energy almost anywhere. Engineers are in the process of building a geothermal power plant on the slopes of one of the largest and most hazardous active volcanoes in the U.S.
As we plan for 2025, we want to better understand what you need when it comes to weather & forecast data. Whether you rely on weather insights every day or simply check in during high-impact events, your perspective helps guide the solutions we build. (1/2)
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
As we plan for 2025, we want to better understand what you need when it comes to weather & forecast data. Whether you rely on weather insights every day or simply check in during high-impact events, your perspective helps guide the solutions we build. (1/2)
Weather word of the week: black ice.
Black ice is a deadly driving hazard defined as patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen. It is often clear (not white) with the black road surface visible underneath.
#weather #wx #winterwx #blackice
Black ice is a deadly driving hazard defined as patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen. It is often clear (not white) with the black road surface visible underneath.
#weather #wx #winterwx #blackice
December 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Since we are in the business of forecast accuracy, we thought it would be fun to evaluate the accuracy of some of the biggest weather forecast providers in the U.S. for the November 28-30th Midwest snowstorm.
Which provider was most accurate? Find out in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/12/02/l...
Which provider was most accurate? Find out in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/12/02/l...
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Since we are in the business of forecast accuracy, we thought it would be fun to evaluate the accuracy of some of the biggest weather forecast providers in the U.S. for the November 28-30th Midwest snowstorm.
Which provider was most accurate? Find out in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/12/02/l...
Which provider was most accurate? Find out in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/12/02/l...
Today, December 1st, marks the beginning of meteorological #winter, which includes December, January, and February.
It looks like meteorological winter is going to be off to an active start this year!
It looks like meteorological winter is going to be off to an active start this year!
December 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Today, December 1st, marks the beginning of meteorological #winter, which includes December, January, and February.
It looks like meteorological winter is going to be off to an active start this year!
It looks like meteorological winter is going to be off to an active start this year!
Does it seem like you’re seeing less snow in recent years? Well, you may be right!
A new analysis by The Washington Post found that around 70% of states in the contiguous U.S. have seen declining snowfall over the last five years.
Learn more in our newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/how-snowfa...
A new analysis by The Washington Post found that around 70% of states in the contiguous U.S. have seen declining snowfall over the last five years.
Learn more in our newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/how-snowfa...
November 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Does it seem like you’re seeing less snow in recent years? Well, you may be right!
A new analysis by The Washington Post found that around 70% of states in the contiguous U.S. have seen declining snowfall over the last five years.
Learn more in our newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/how-snowfa...
A new analysis by The Washington Post found that around 70% of states in the contiguous U.S. have seen declining snowfall over the last five years.
Learn more in our newsletter: www.climatewatch.com/p/how-snowfa...
Three of the major weather forecast providers in the United States have shared early predictions for the coming weekend's snow storm (November 28-30).
Which provider forecast do you think will be more correct? Which provider forecast do you hope will be correct for your area? Let us know!
#snow
Which provider forecast do you think will be more correct? Which provider forecast do you hope will be correct for your area? Let us know!
#snow
November 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Three of the major weather forecast providers in the United States have shared early predictions for the coming weekend's snow storm (November 28-30).
Which provider forecast do you think will be more correct? Which provider forecast do you hope will be correct for your area? Let us know!
#snow
Which provider forecast do you think will be more correct? Which provider forecast do you hope will be correct for your area? Let us know!
#snow
Wishing you a day filled with warmth, gratitude, and calm skies. Happy #Thanksgiving from all of us at ForecastWatch!
November 27, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Wishing you a day filled with warmth, gratitude, and calm skies. Happy #Thanksgiving from all of us at ForecastWatch!
Back in April, we shared 2025 Atlantic hurricane season predictions from several forecast providers, with most predicting an above average season.
Find out which provider was most accurate in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/11/26...
#weather #wx #tropicalwx #hurricaneseason
Find out which provider was most accurate in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/11/26...
#weather #wx #tropicalwx #hurricaneseason
November 26, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Back in April, we shared 2025 Atlantic hurricane season predictions from several forecast providers, with most predicting an above average season.
Find out which provider was most accurate in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/11/26...
#weather #wx #tropicalwx #hurricaneseason
Find out which provider was most accurate in our blog: forecastwatch.com/2025/11/26...
#weather #wx #tropicalwx #hurricaneseason
We analyzed 593 locations across Europe to identify the locations with the highest overall average accuracy of forecast & persistence high & low temperatures & precipitation.
The most accurate combination of forecasts & persistence was found in Spain, the UK, Portugal, & Greece.
The most accurate combination of forecasts & persistence was found in Spain, the UK, Portugal, & Greece.
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We analyzed 593 locations across Europe to identify the locations with the highest overall average accuracy of forecast & persistence high & low temperatures & precipitation.
The most accurate combination of forecasts & persistence was found in Spain, the UK, Portugal, & Greece.
The most accurate combination of forecasts & persistence was found in Spain, the UK, Portugal, & Greece.
Weather word of the week: sudden stratospheric warming event (SSWE).
You may have heard in the news that a SSWE may soon occur. SSWE is a significant disruption of the stratospheric polar vortex that begins with large-scale atmospheric waves getting pushed higher into the atmosphere. (1/3)
You may have heard in the news that a SSWE may soon occur. SSWE is a significant disruption of the stratospheric polar vortex that begins with large-scale atmospheric waves getting pushed higher into the atmosphere. (1/3)
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Weather word of the week: sudden stratospheric warming event (SSWE).
You may have heard in the news that a SSWE may soon occur. SSWE is a significant disruption of the stratospheric polar vortex that begins with large-scale atmospheric waves getting pushed higher into the atmosphere. (1/3)
You may have heard in the news that a SSWE may soon occur. SSWE is a significant disruption of the stratospheric polar vortex that begins with large-scale atmospheric waves getting pushed higher into the atmosphere. (1/3)
Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are threatening professional sports around the world. Thousands of games/matches have been cancelled or delayed due to weather impacts, and many professional sports venues are at risk. (1/2)
November 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are threatening professional sports around the world. Thousands of games/matches have been cancelled or delayed due to weather impacts, and many professional sports venues are at risk. (1/2)
Exciting news! Just like our United States Best Places to Live report, we created an interactive StoryMap to complement our Europe Best Places to Live report!
Investigate your favorite locations now to see where they rank: https://forecastwatch.com/best-places-reports/best-places-europe-storymap/.
Investigate your favorite locations now to see where they rank: https://forecastwatch.com/best-places-reports/best-places-europe-storymap/.
November 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Exciting news! Just like our United States Best Places to Live report, we created an interactive StoryMap to complement our Europe Best Places to Live report!
Investigate your favorite locations now to see where they rank: https://forecastwatch.com/best-places-reports/best-places-europe-storymap/.
Investigate your favorite locations now to see where they rank: https://forecastwatch.com/best-places-reports/best-places-europe-storymap/.
The @wmo-global.bsky.social recently released their Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: 2025 report. The report talks about the current status of multi-hazard early warning systems & the initiative of achieving universal coverage of early warnings of weather hazards within 5 years.
November 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The @wmo-global.bsky.social recently released their Global Status of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems: 2025 report. The report talks about the current status of multi-hazard early warning systems & the initiative of achieving universal coverage of early warnings of weather hazards within 5 years.
As we close in on the end of 2025 and begin to set goals and make business decisions for 2026, now is the time to reevaluate your weather risk needs. If you depend on accurate weather forecasts, reach out to us today!
#weather #wx #weatherrisk
#weather #wx #weatherrisk
November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
As we close in on the end of 2025 and begin to set goals and make business decisions for 2026, now is the time to reevaluate your weather risk needs. If you depend on accurate weather forecasts, reach out to us today!
#weather #wx #weatherrisk
#weather #wx #weatherrisk
Weather word of the week: polar vortex.
The polar vortex is a low pressure area—a wide expanse of swirling cold air—that is parked in polar regions. During winter, the polar vortex at the North Pole expands, sending cold air southward. This often results in outbreaks of cold temp in the U.S.
The polar vortex is a low pressure area—a wide expanse of swirling cold air—that is parked in polar regions. During winter, the polar vortex at the North Pole expands, sending cold air southward. This often results in outbreaks of cold temp in the U.S.
November 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Weather word of the week: polar vortex.
The polar vortex is a low pressure area—a wide expanse of swirling cold air—that is parked in polar regions. During winter, the polar vortex at the North Pole expands, sending cold air southward. This often results in outbreaks of cold temp in the U.S.
The polar vortex is a low pressure area—a wide expanse of swirling cold air—that is parked in polar regions. During winter, the polar vortex at the North Pole expands, sending cold air southward. This often results in outbreaks of cold temp in the U.S.
A new report found that rising global heat is now killing one person per minute around the world. Fossil fuel usage has caused toxic air pollution, wildfires, & the spread of diseases. Heat-related deaths have surged by 23% since the 1990s to an average of 546,000 per year between 2012 and 2021.
November 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A new report found that rising global heat is now killing one person per minute around the world. Fossil fuel usage has caused toxic air pollution, wildfires, & the spread of diseases. Heat-related deaths have surged by 23% since the 1990s to an average of 546,000 per year between 2012 and 2021.
NEW FORECASTWATCH REPORT: We just released the latest edition of our Best Places to Live or Work in Europe if You Need to Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow 2025 report!
We analyzed & ranked 593 locations by the capability to predict high & low temps & precipitation for the next 3 days.
We analyzed & ranked 593 locations by the capability to predict high & low temps & precipitation for the next 3 days.
November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NEW FORECASTWATCH REPORT: We just released the latest edition of our Best Places to Live or Work in Europe if You Need to Know What the Weather Will Be Like Tomorrow 2025 report!
We analyzed & ranked 593 locations by the capability to predict high & low temps & precipitation for the next 3 days.
We analyzed & ranked 593 locations by the capability to predict high & low temps & precipitation for the next 3 days.
We analyzed 793 locations across the United States and identified the cities with the highest and lowest forecast precipitation accuracy for the next three days.
Nine of the top ten best places to live for reliable precipitation forecasts are in California, with accuracies above 96%.
Nine of the top ten best places to live for reliable precipitation forecasts are in California, with accuracies above 96%.
November 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We analyzed 793 locations across the United States and identified the cities with the highest and lowest forecast precipitation accuracy for the next three days.
Nine of the top ten best places to live for reliable precipitation forecasts are in California, with accuracies above 96%.
Nine of the top ten best places to live for reliable precipitation forecasts are in California, with accuracies above 96%.
Where are you viewing the aurora from tonight?! Show us your photos and tell us your approximate location!
This is a view from one of our employees in central Indiana!
#aurora #northernlights
This is a view from one of our employees in central Indiana!
#aurora #northernlights
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Where are you viewing the aurora from tonight?! Show us your photos and tell us your approximate location!
This is a view from one of our employees in central Indiana!
#aurora #northernlights
This is a view from one of our employees in central Indiana!
#aurora #northernlights