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Google Launches Updated WeatherNext 3 AI Model for Enhanced Weather Forecasting

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Updated 58m ago

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Google has introduced its updated AI weather model, WeatherNext 3, which utilizes real-time satellite observations to improve forecast accuracy, particularly for rain and snowfall. The new model offers forecasts with unprecedented resolution, producing a global picture five times sharper than its predecessor, WeatherNext 2.

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WeatherNext 3 can now produce hourly forecasts with a spatial resolution of up to 5 kilometers, compared to the previous model's 25-kilometer resolution and 6-hour forecast intervals.

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WeatherNext 3 can produce precipitation forecasts that are up to 50 percent more accurate when looking at least a day in advance.

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WeatherNext 3 visualizes certain variables, including temperature and moisture, at up to a 5-kilometer resolution.

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The model incorporates live satellite data to fill gaps in locations with fewer rain gauges.

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