r/meteorology • • Jan 16 '25

Education/Career Where can I learn about meteorology?

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Title. Ideally for free. Currently in university, studying maths and CS, for reference.

I'm not looking to get into the meteorology field, but I'm just naturally interested in being able to interpret graphs/figures and understand various phenomena and such. For example: understanding why Europe is much warmer than Canada despite being further up north, understanding surface pressure charts, understanding meteorological phenomena like El niño etc.


r/meteorology • • Sep 05 '26

Updated rules: Unsolicited promotion of weather-related apps, websites, software tools or services is not allowed. If you have developed a tool that you believe would be useful to the community, please contact the moderators before posting.

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Hi all, new rule as now seen in the sidebar/title. Apologies for the slow roll out. Please report immediately any infringements.

Unsolicited promotion of weather-related apps, websites, software tools or services is not allowed. If you have developed a tool that you believe would be useful to the community, please contact the moderators before posting.

I haven't explicitly mentioned AI slop here - for good reason. AI is used a lot in meteorological research at the moment, some of it good, some not so good. A blanket ban seems unreasonable, but the above rule seems to cover most of the issues we are having in the subreddit.

Upcoming: The moderators will maintain a pinned or recurring thread for community-recommended apps and software (AI or not).


r/meteorology • • 7h ago

Article/Publications El Niño-driven Kelvin wave reaches San Francisco Bay as water levels rise 1.5 feet above predicted tides

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r/meteorology • • 11h ago

Other What the Liquid Water Content Looks Like Inside an Everyday Cumulus Cloud

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r/meteorology • • 14h ago

Article/Publications October long-range data is in, and I combined six seasonal weather models into one snowfall forecast for winter 2026/2027. Data reveals a clear Super El Niño pattern: more snow for the Southern and Central U.S., but less snow in the North, southern Canada, and most of Europe

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I make seasonal snowfall maps from the long-range models each month, and with the data from October predictions now available, it shows that all six main models now agree on a strong Super El Niño snow pattern this winter.

In the United States, more snow is expected from California and the Southwest into the Southern Plains and the South, while the Pacific Northwest, the Northern Rockies, the Great Lakes, and New England show a below-normal snow signal. But when plotting the change from September to October data, the Northeast showed the biggest improvement in total snowfall forecast. Timing-wise, December looks slow, with most of the snow coming in January and February.

A below-normal snowfall season is also predicted by all six models across southern Canada and most of Europe.

In the article, I present the full set of maps, including the visual change from the previous month's snow forecast, the snow spatial distribution, the forecast for ski areas, and a Snowfall Explorer where you can check the snow forecast for your own state, province, or country.


r/meteorology • • 8h ago

Incus?

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r/meteorology • • 5h ago

Article/Publications METEO Le Previsioni in Sicilia 16 Ottobre 2026 di GLOBUS Television

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r/meteorology • • 1d ago

Above a storm, a year ago, near Washington

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Seatbelt light went on.


r/meteorology • • 2h ago

Hey I made a new app, was wondering if anyone likes it

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Hey, I just wanted to share a website I made, its for storm chasing and exploration. It has an ai copilot to find cool things to see like abandoned mines off the map, scp analysis, radar, storm prediction, super cell and mesocyclones visuals, a warning notification, a weather brief and a super cell + tornado chance system that overlays and shows the most likely area to produce a storm, a super cell or a tornado! I just wanted to share it, I'm new so sorry if I broke a advertising rule or something. Thank you!!!


r/meteorology • • 1d ago

Driving during a thunderstorm

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r/meteorology • • 19h ago

Weather for Southern NH Oct. 15, 2026 by meteorologist Rick Gordon.

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Get ready for a delightful day! Enjoy mostly sunny skies with a refreshing breeze keeping things cool. With a high of 61 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 10-15+ mph, it’s the perfect weather to step outside and soak it all in!


r/meteorology • • 1d ago

Advice/Questions/Self what can I expect?

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hi! after high school, i’m planning to go to college to study meteorology and weather, and i’d love to hear from people who have experience in this field! i’ve always been fascinated by weather, especially tornadoes and severe storms. i’m even considering getting into storm chasing in my free time someday! i also want to understand what career opportunities are available, what i should expect from college, and what working in meteorology is actually like. i want to turn something i’m genuinely passionate about into a career that can provide a stable future for me.

i’d love to hear about different career paths, college experiences, advice for someone just starting out, and anything you wish you’d known before getting into this field!

any advice, personal experiences, or recommendations will be greatly appreciated!! <33


r/meteorology • • 15h ago

Article/Publications There’s no way this is real

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r/meteorology • • 1d ago

Videos/Animations 200m Derecho Simulation (GM1/CM1)

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r/meteorology • • 1d ago

Article/Publications METEO Le Previsioni in Sicilia 15 Ottobre 2026 di GLOBUS Television

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r/meteorology • • 1d ago

Should I minor in AI with a meteorology degree?

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Hey everyone,

I have noticed the future of metrology is changing especially in the forecasting sector. The NWS is now beginning to hire meteorologists with better communication skills verbally and written. My thing that sets me apart is behind the scenes in broadcasting like producing, directing, and camera operating with sports that then translates to the news. I think now I wanna more diversify myself and maybe get a minor in AI. My toolset would then be broadcasting, communications, media, and AI. I just wanted to get some input wondering if AI is the right choice to complement my skills.


r/meteorology • • 2d ago

Other showering while thundering

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hello so, a time ago I was showering while there was a big thunderstorm (i’ve been doing this a lot of times) is this really dangerous? cuz i’ve seen videos of ppl saying that it’s dangerous and a bad thing but thanks God that nothing has happened to me but I wanna know if this is rlly a bad thing


r/meteorology • • 2d ago

Latest westerly wind burst is a sight to behold

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The westerly wind anomalies between 150W and 160E, which covers a distance around 3000mi, are really amazing to see. This WWB is rivaling the one from the summer. The El Niño won’t quit.


r/meteorology • • 2d ago

Advice/Questions/Self Custom weather radar creator

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I'm looking for a website (or app) that lets me create and customize storms, and that shows what the storm would do, based on real life conditions. I'm planning on using this for a hobby I want to do outside of meteorology. I would prefer it if the storm and the radar looked realistic, something you'd see in real life, with both realistic and unrealistic storms.


r/meteorology • • 1d ago

Weather for Southern NH Oct. 14, 2026 by meteorologist Rick Gordon.

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The spring feel is back in the air, as we welcome a delightful mix of sunshine and fluffy clouds! Enjoy a refreshing breeze with temperatures reaching a warm 75 degrees. Get ready for a lovely day, with winds blowing from the west at 10-15 mph, making it the perfect opportunity to soak up the season’s charm!


r/meteorology • • 2d ago

Isaias at three airports: wind gusts, pressure changes and missing hours

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I work on Climate Explorer and created this analysis using NOAA observations.


r/meteorology • • 2d ago

Isaias at Three Airports: The Gusts a Daily Average Hides

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I work on Climate Explorer and created this analysis using NOAA observations.


r/meteorology • • 2d ago

Article/Publications METEO Le Previsioni in Sicilia 14 Ottobre 2026 di GLOBUS Television

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r/meteorology • • 2d ago

Pictures Picture of clouds taken in April 2023

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Even after years they still look like paintings to me


r/meteorology • • 3d ago

The Hawaiian Hurricane Forcefield successfully deflecting Hurricane Nolo

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Hawaii surprisingly has not had a landfalling hurricane in 34 years, due to the nearly impenetrable North Pacific High