subseasonal forecasting
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Researchers Show Potential for Subseasonal Forecasts to Predict Dengue Outbreaks
A new study shows for the first time that rainfall and temperature forecasts can be used to predict outbreaks of dengue fever by estimating mosquito abundance.
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Climate Scientist Ángel Muñoz Receives Early Career Award
The award from US CLIVAR) recognizes Muñoz’s ‘outstanding contributions’ to the research and applications of subseasonal-to-seasonal predictions.
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Subseasonal Forecasting for the Indian Monsoon
Climate scientist Nachiketa Acharya uses medium-term forecasts to help Indian farmers with planning and decision-making.
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Q&A: Andrew Robertson on Crossing the ‘Predictability Desert’
New subseasonal forecasting capabilities pave the way toward forecasts that fill in the gaps between short-term weather and long-term climate.
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The Latest in Subseasonal Climate Prediction
Until recently, predicting rainfall and temperature at the subseasonal timescale (i.e. between two weeks and three months) was considered impossible. That’s beginning to change.
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New Study Shows Promise for Long-Term Weather Forecasts in South America
The Paraguay River is an essential lifeblood for the landlocked country that shares it name, but it can also be the source of deadly and costly floods. Now scientists are one step closer to predicting the likelihood for heavy rain weeks ahead of time.
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Experimental Forecasts Could Help Guatemala Recover from Volcanic Eruption
Rainfall predictions out to three weeks suggest the nation may get some relief from downpours that are hindering response and rebuilding.
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What’s in the Forecast and How Do We Know?
The Earth Institute’s International Research Institute for Climate and Society makes probabilistic forecasts for rainfall and temperature for the next six months. How does it do this?