How a Forecast Is Made
Earth & WeatherAges 6–8

How a Forecast Is Made

See how forecasters turn many measurements into a picture of tomorrow's weather. Explore weather stations, balloons, satellites and radar, and find out why a forecast says rain is possible and changes when new readings arrive.

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How a Forecast Is Made
Earth & WeatherAges 6–8

How a Forecast Is Made

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See how forecasters turn many measurements into a picture of tomorrow's weather. Explore weather stations, balloons, satellites and radar, and find out why a forecast says rain is possible and changes when new readings arrive.

Episodes

4 episodes · 12:10 total
What does a weather station measure?
What does a weather station measure?3:13203:1320
Why can we guess tomorrow's weather but not next month's?
Why can we guess tomorrow's weather but not next month's?2:51142:5114
How do satellites spot storms from space?
How do satellites spot storms from space?3:08123:0812
Why does the air push less before it rains?
Why does the air push less before it rains?2:57142:5714

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