Weather Forecasting

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to weather forecasting techniques and processes.

Nowcasting

Predicting weather conditions for the present to 6 hours ahead.

Persistence Forecasting

The method that assumes the weather we are having now will continue in the same way for the near future.

Climatology Forecasting

Using long-term averages of weather conditions to predict future weather.

Trend Method

A forecasting method that assumes the speed and direction of weather systems won't change, based on short-term trends.

Analogue Method

A forecasting technique that relies on matching current weather patterns with historical data from similar conditions.

Numerical Method

Forecasting using numerical equations to calculate future atmospheric states such as pressure and temperature.

Spaghetti Plots

Visual representations showing different forecast model predictions for a specific weather event.

Ensemble Forecast

Different iterations of one model adjusted for various scenarios or equations to improve accuracy.

National Blend of Models (NBM)

A combination of various forecasting models that provides a more balanced prediction.

Station Model

A summary of current weather data for a specific reporting site, often represented graphically.