- Study reveals tech giants like Google, Nvidia, and Huawei are transforming weather forecasting with AI models.
- AI-powered forecasts accurately predict trajectory and intensity of major storms, matching traditional methods’ accuracy.
- Research led by Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez demonstrates AI models’ ability to capture crucial atmospheric conditions.
Tech giants Google, Nvidia, and Huawei are making significant strides in weather forecasting by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, according to a recent study published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science. The study demonstrates how these AI-powered models can swiftly and accurately predict the path and intensity of major storms, revolutionizing traditional weather forecasting methods.
Led by Professor Andrew Charlton-Perez, the research focuses on the November 2023 Storm Ciaran, which impacted northern and central Europe. The team analyzed the storm’s behavior using advanced AI models developed by Google, Nvidia, and Huawei, comparing their performance with traditional physics-based models. Remarkably, the AI models accurately forecasted the storm’s rapid intensification and trajectory up to 48 hours in advance, matching the accuracy of conventional methods.
Professor Charlton-Perez emphasized the transformative impact of AI on weather forecasting, stating, “AI is transforming weather forecasting before our eyes.” The study underscores AI models’ ability to capture crucial atmospheric conditions driving a storm’s development, including its interaction with the jet stream. With the adoption of AI technology, weather forecasting is becoming faster, more cost-effective, and requires fewer computational resources, marking a significant advancement in meteorological research and forecasting capabilities.
