This week in the Boston Globe Weather Mailbag, we take a closer look at AI weather forecasting and how the technology is faring compared to traditional weather models. We also explore the changing ...

We've been watching temperatures climb, extreme weather events intensify, and ice sheets shrink. Every weather forecast and climate projection relies on incredibly complex computer simulations that ...

Meteorologists frequently mention weather prediction models in their forecasts. They explain what they’re gleaning from the “U.S. Model,” for instance, and how that might differ from the “European ...

After a hurricane passes, scientists routinely analyze the assorted computer models used to predict its path and power and crown a victor. This year, a surprising new contender has emerged — a ...

Forecasters said there was “significant uncertainty” about where the tropical storm will go and how intense it could become. Spaghetti models are one of several tools forecasters use. By Judson Jones ...

Author’s Note: This will be the last routine issuance of the daily Talking Tropics newsletter for the 2025 hurricane season unless conditions warrant otherwise. I extend my deepest gratitude to all ...