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A snow storm may set up a similar pattern to one in the past, but produce a different amount of snow in a different part of the state. A meteorologist must monitor the current conditions during a weather event, and use their knowledge of weather similarities and differences to discern what is going to happen. That was an excellent question, and I hope my answer inspired you to study the weather, too! Predicting the weather is certainly a tricky task, and all meteorologists strive to do the best job they can.

In the meantime, happy storm spotting! Meteorologist Steve Nelson explains the different parameters that meteorologists look for when predicting winter weather. GPB is committed to bringing you comprehensive news coverage from Georgia, across the country and around the world.

Your support makes this possible. Please consider making a gift today to support this vital public service. Banner Image Blog. Section Branding. Wind speed between 31 and 38 mph. Beaufort number 8. Damage to trees. Wind speed up to 49 mph. Beaufort number 9. Strong gale. Wind speeds between 49 to 54 mph. Beaufort number Wind speed between 55 and 63 mph. Violent storm. Wind speeds between 64 and 73 mph. Major damage. Wind speeds over 74 mph.

Cloud cover is measured in units called oktas. Each okta represents one eighth of the sky covered by cloud. Air pressure. More than stations across the U. Nearly 10, volunteer NWS Cooperative Observers collect and provide us additional temperature, snowfall and rainfall data. The observational data our ASOS and volunteers collect are essential for improving forecasts and warnings.

Learn more about ASOS. With 5. Our supercomputers are almost 6 million times more powerful than your average desktop computer. AccuWeather tries to correct for that by using formulas that take the data and adjust it to the weather outside of your window. A third reason for incorrect current conditions is more rare. The TWC app provides you with a wealth of meteorological data such as temperature, wind and visibility on an hourly or daily basis, with an extended day forecast available.

Weather apps are like weather reports on TV, which never seem to match up, either. Meteorologist Jeff Masters is the founder of Weather Underground. WeatherBug is the most accurate weather app that provides lightning alerts and all other information. Today everybody cares about the climate because there are uncertain changes in the weather pattern for past few years. But apps can still vary widely in accuracy. To get started, open the Google app, which comes pre-installed on most Android phones.

After that, the Google weather app will automatically be added to your home screen. Begin typing your search term above and press enter to search.

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