Hourly forecasts
Unlike previous models, WeatherNext 3 draws directly from raw satellite imagery. This enables the model to generate forecasts every hour, helping users track fast-changing weather conditions like rain and snow.
WeatherNext 3
Our most advanced global weather AI model yet
WeatherNext 3 is the first global weather model that generates forecasts every hour of the day. It delivers local data for people and enterprises, into Google products like Search, Maps, and Gemini, so we can all make smarter, better-informed decisions.
Smarter forecasting. Smarter decisions.
Every day, the weather influences billions of decisions. Some are as simple as grabbing an umbrella. Others shape entire economies. As our weather grows more extreme, the stakes grow higher.
For decades, weather forecasting worked on numerical predictions and physical approximations. These models were a triumph of science and engineering – but also complex and costly to operate.
With WeatherNext 3, forecasters get better reach, speed, and detail than ever before. Every hour of the day, every day of the year. So that we can all – from individuals to enterprises – make smarter, better-informed decisions.
Live, local, actionable data
WeatherNext 3 is an ensemble model, directly leveraging satellite data to deliver higher-resolution and significantly more accurate forecasts
Increased resolution
WeatherNext 3 can predict all surface variables – including weather station targeted temperature and humidity at 5km resolution, and other surface variables like wind at 10km. This results in significantly more accurate forecasts – even in locations the model hasn’t encountered in training.
Industry application
WeatherNext 3 is designed for industry application, forecasting relevant variables like renewable energy. For wind and solar farms, WeatherNext 3 covers variables like radiation and cloud cover, helping operators to manage more efficiently.
How WeatherNext helped the National Hurricane Center better predict Hurricane Melissa’s historic landfall in Jamaica
Try WeatherNext 3
WeatherNext 3 is being integrated into the Google products and tools that billions of people rely on – like Search, Maps, and Gemini. The model is also available for enterprise use, across a range of different applications.
Gain access to high-resolution forecasts, without model setup. Including real-time operational data and historical forecasts.
Try WeatherNext 3 in BigQuery, Earth Engine, Google Maps Platform and Google Cloud Storage.
Weather Lab
An interactive platform to explore and test our latest weather AI models and forecasts.
Explore live global forecast layers, track tropical cyclones in near real-time, and compare our experimental models against traditional meteorological baselines.
This is an experimental research platform. For official weather forecasts and warnings, refer to your local meteorological agency or national weather service.