What are ensemble forecasts? | Up in the air | Met Office Learn About Weather

Опубликовано: 17 Июнь 2026
на канале: Met Office - Learn About Weather
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Weather forecasts are limited by chaos theory, the idea that small changes at the start of the forecast can escalate into large differences after just a few days. This is why meteorologists increasingly use ensemble forecasts. But what are ensemble forecasts and what are the benefits of using them?

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