RodneyS Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Does anybody know what they are using for 6 week forecasts? US climate model? European? A weighted average? The Korean? I can't find a word about the new 45-day forecast on the AccuWeather website, which is in sharp contrast to when they announced their 30-day forecast. Then, they stated: "AccuWeather is excited about the 30-Day Forecast because it gives our users an unmatched level of insight in planning around weather conditions," Steven Smith, AccuWeather's Chief Digital Officer said. "Our audiences expect deeper and more accurate forecasts from AccuWeather and this is just another example of our company leading the way in meteorological innovation to better serve our customers." See http://www.accuweather.com/en/press/11918357. Perhaps someone who works at AccuWeather can inform us as to what model they're using and why they have not publicized this change.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsteel Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 I can't find a word about the new 45-day forecast on the AccuWeather website, which is in sharp contrast to when they announced their 30-day forecast. Then, they stated: "AccuWeather is excited about the 30-Day Forecast because it gives our users an unmatched level of insight in planning around weather conditions," Steven Smith, AccuWeather's Chief Digital Officer said. "Our audiences expect deeper and more accurate forecasts from AccuWeather and this is just another example of our company leading the way in meteorological innovation to better serve our customers." See <a data-ipb="nomediaparse" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/press/11918357.%C2%A0%20Perhaps%20someone%20who%20works%20at%20AccuWeather%20can%20inform%20us%20as%20to%20what%20model%20they" href="http://www.accuweather.com/en/press/11918357.%C2%A0%20Perhaps%20someone%20who%20works%20at%20AccuWeather%20can%20inform%20us%20as%20to%20what%20model%20they" re%20using%20and%20why%20they%20have%20not%20publicized%20this%20change.."="">http://www.accuweather.com/en/press/11918357. Perhaps someone who works at AccuWeather can inform us as to what model they're using and why they have not publicized this change.. Here it is: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/use-accuweathers-45day-forecas/16202474 The article contradicts itself as it states forecasts should not be used as a strict day by day guide, then it states that you can make conclusions for planning a picnic or preparing for a tailgate as much as 45 days in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skowee Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Great post from the Capital Weather Gang on this. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/wp/2013/08/06/accuweather-you-cannot-be-serious-new-45-day-forecasts/ Next move I challenge them to is to deterministically forecast to the nearest tenth of a degree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Does anybody know what they are using for 6 week forecasts? US climate model? European? A weighted average? The Korean? My bet is the NCEP CFS, which has runs to 45 days and further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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