Accuracy
The model family is capable of forecasting crucial weather variables including wind speed and direction, precipitation, and pressure to a high degree of accuracy.
WeatherNext 2
Our most accurate AI weather forecasting technology
WeatherNext 2 is the state-of-the-art family of weather forecasting models from Google DeepMind and Google Research.
The challenge of global weather forecasting
Extreme weather events are becoming more common across the globe. So predicting weather rapidly and accurately is more critical than ever.
We’re using AI to help evolve the science of forecasting. And by making the WeatherNext 2 model family available to users, researchers, and enterprises, we’re helping support their decision-making in a changing world.
We’re also bringing WeatherNext technology and models into the core forecasting system that powers all of Google’s weather features. This means we can now share more accurate weather results through Search, Gemini, Pixel Weather and Google Maps
Platform’s Weather API.
Efficient and reliable forecasts
Compared to previous models, WeatherNext 2 is faster, more accurate, and delivers better predictions for extreme weather events.
Speed and efficiency
WeatherNext 2 is eight times faster. That means it can analyze a higher number of possible scenarios per forecast – making it far better at predicting low-probability, but catastrophic, weather events.
Timely data
WeatherNext 2 generates six-hour forecasts, four times a day. These hour-by-hour forecasts provide timely data to support better decision-making.
Try WeatherNext 2 on Google Cloud Vertex AI, Big Query and Earth Engine
Businesses can now customize WeatherNext 2 models and create forecasts through Google Cloud Vertex AI.
WeatherNext 2 is also available for advanced research and geospatial analysis. And for downstream model training via BigQuery and Google Earth Engine.
WeatherNext 2
Weather Lab
Weather Lab is an interactive website where you can test our experimental weather forecasting models.
Earlier this year, we launched state-of-the-art cyclone predictions with Weather Lab, using an experimental version of WeatherNext 2. The model can predict the likely path, intensity, structure, and size of cyclones – and where they will form – up to 15 days in advance.
Weather Lab predictions are generated by models still under development. They aren’t official weather reports or warnings. Please keep that in mind, especially during decision-making.
For official weather forecasts and warnings, refer to your local meteorological agency or national weather service.