WeatherNext 3

WeatherNext 3Our most advanced global weather AI model yetWeatherNext 3 is the first global weather model that generates forecasts every hour of the day. It delivers local data for people and enterprises, into Google products like Search, Maps, and Gemini, so we can all make smarter, better-informed decisions. Overview Capabilities Impact Try WeatherNext 3 Smarter forecasting. Smarter decisions.Every day, the weather influences billions of decisions. Some are as simple as grabbing an umbrella. Others shape entire economies. As our weather grows more extreme, the stakes grow higher.For decades, weather forecasting worked on numerical predictions and physical approximations. These models were a triumph of science and engineering – but also complex and costly to operate.With WeatherNext 3, forecasters get better reach, speed, and detail than ever before. Every hour of the day, every day of the year. So that we can all – from individuals to enterprises – make smarter, better-informed decisions.Hourly forecastsUnlike previous models, WeatherNext 3 draws directly from raw satellite imagery. This enables the model to generate forecasts every hour, helping users track fast-changing weather conditions like rain and snow.Increased resolutionWeatherNext 3 can predict all surface variables – including weather station targeted temperature and humidity at 5km resolution, and other surface variables like wind at 10km. This results in significantly more accurate forecasts – even in locations the model hasn’t encountered in training.Industry applicationWeatherNext 3 is designed for industry application, forecasting relevant variables like renewable energy. For wind and solar farms, WeatherNext 3 covers variables like radiation and cloud cover, helping operators to manage more efficiently.How WeatherNext helped the National Hurricane Center better predict Hurricane Melissa’s historic landfall in Jamaica