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Google DeepMind launches WeatherNext 3 AI for hyper-accurate hourly weather forecasts · 8 sources tracked

Google DeepMind has launched WeatherNext 3, an advanced AI model for global weather forecasting. This new model significantly improves accuracy and resolution by learning directly from real-time satellite observations, bypassing traditional physics-based simulations and their inherent data lag. WeatherNext 3 generates hourly forecasts at a 5-kilometer resolution, a five-fold increase over its predecessor, and is being integrated into various Google products including Search, Gemini, and Maps. AI

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COVERAGE [25]

  1. X — Google DeepMind TIER_1 English(EN) · GoogleDeepMind ·

    WeatherNext 3 will now power forecasts in @Google Search, @GeminiApp, @GoogleMaps, and @GMapsPlatform.

    WeatherNext 3 will now power forecasts in @Google Search, @GeminiApp, @GoogleMaps, and @GMapsPlatform. Developers and researchers can also access real-time data via BigQuery, Earth Engine, and GCS. Find out more → https://t.co/L0Aj0dracJ https://t.co/6hNpaDzQUK

  2. X — Google DeepMind TIER_1 English(EN) · GoogleDeepMind ·

    Predicting rain accurately is notoriously difficult for global weather models, with previous methods producing blurry estimates or missing severe storm boundari

    Predicting rain accurately is notoriously difficult for global weather models, with previous methods producing blurry estimates or missing severe storm boundaries. WeatherNext 3 achieves a major leap in global precipitation forecasting, delivering up to a 50% reduction in error …

  3. X — Google DeepMind TIER_1 English(EN) · GoogleDeepMind ·

    By training directly on raw weather station observations, the system captures localized microclimates across typically underserved areas.

    By training directly on raw weather station observations, the system captures localized microclimates across typically underserved areas. It also delivers a 5 times resolution boost in temperature forecasts - from 25km down to 5km - in a single pass. 🏔️ https://t.co/XwzRl8nAiW

  4. X — Google DeepMind TIER_1 English(EN) · GoogleDeepMind ·

    While traditional compute constraints limit standard weather updates to six-hour intervals, WeatherNext 3 ingests real-time satellite data directly to launch a

    While traditional compute constraints limit standard weather updates to six-hour intervals, WeatherNext 3 ingests real-time satellite data directly to launch a brand-new forecast every single hour. https://t.co/3cFSxyltgo

  5. X — Google DeepMind TIER_1 English(EN) · GoogleDeepMind ·

    WeatherNext 3 is a major breakthrough in how we forecast global weather. ⛅

    WeatherNext 3 is a major breakthrough in how we forecast global weather. ⛅ Developed with @GoogleResearch, the model learns directly from real-world, real-time observations to give more localized highly accurate predictions faster. 🧵 https://t.co/iI8c6uEN4n

  6. Google DeepMind TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Introducing WeatherNext 3, our most advanced and accurate global weather AI model

  7. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Stephan Rasp, Boris Babenko, Dominic Masters, Andrew El-Kadi, Samier Merchant, Guy Shalev, Ilan Price, Fred Zyda, Remi Lam, Sasha Shysheya, Matthew Willson, Stratis Markou, Shreya Agrawal, Suhani Vora, Mohammed Alewi Hassen, Sunny Mak, Tom R. Andersson, … ·

    WeatherNext 3: Increasing resolution and performance of global weather models with raw observations

    arXiv:2609.03582v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: State-of-the-art AI weather models have shown impressive medium-range forecast skill and computational efficiency, but suffer two key shortcomings: their forecasts have lower spatial and temporal resolution than the best physics-bas…

  8. Hugging Face Daily Papers TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    WeatherNext 3: Increasing resolution and performance of global weather models with raw observations

    State-of-the-art AI weather models have shown impressive medium-range forecast skill and computational efficiency, but suffer two key shortcomings: their forecasts have lower spatial and temporal resolution than the best physics-based models and they are exclusively initialized w…

  9. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Jonathan Kemper ·

    Google's WeatherNext 3 ditches physics simulations and learns weather directly from live satellite data

    <p><img alt="A graphically enhanced satellite image of cloud vortices in blue and yellow, with the text &quot;WeatherNext 3&quot; superimposed on top" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="675" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/weathernext-…

  10. Ars Technica — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott K. Johnson ·

    Update to Google’s AI weather model improves forecast accuracy

    Like traditional weather models, it benefits from an expanded set of inputs.

  11. MarkTechPost TIER_1 English(EN) · Michal Sutter ·

    Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext 3 Trains on Weather Station Observations to Deliver 5 km Global Forecasts, Refreshed Every Hour

    <p>WeatherNext 3 ingests live geostationary satellite mosaics, refreshes hourly, and outputs 5 km forecasts across Search, Gemini, Maps.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.marktechpost.com/2026/09/03/google-deepminds-weathernext-3-trains-on-weather-station-observations-to-deliv…

  12. Artificial Intelligence News TIER_1 English(EN) · Dashveenjit Kaur ·

    AI weather forecasting enters the energy market as Google targets grid operators with WeatherNext 3

    <p>Google&#8217;s newest AI weather forecasting model predicts wind speed at 100 metres above the ground, roughly the height of a modern wind turbine. It also forecasts cloud cover and how much sunlight reaches the surface, and it updates every hour. Energy traders, grid operator…

  13. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Français(FR) · [email protected] ·

    WeatherNext 3, Google DeepMind's new weather model, trains on real-time satellite data instead of 6-hour delayed physical simulations. Solved

    WeatherNext 3, nouveau modèle météo de Google DeepMind, s'entraîne sur données satellite temps réel plutôt que sur simulations physiques à 6h de retard. Résolution 5km, prévisions horaires, net progrès sur les précipitations, déjà intégré à Search, Maps et Gemini. ⬇️ https:// blo…

  14. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google DeepMind has introduced WeatherNext 3, a new AI weather model that uses live satellite and ground data to update forecasts hourly. Google says it improve

    Google DeepMind has introduced WeatherNext 3, a new AI weather model that uses live satellite and ground data to update forecasts hourly. Google says it improves temperature detail to 5 km and cuts rain forecast errors by up to 60%. WeatherNext 3 is coming to Search, Maps, Gemini…

  15. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Google’s AI weather model now uses more raw satellite data Like traditional weather models, it benefits from an expanded set of inputs. 📰 Source: Ars Technica

    📰 Google’s AI weather model now uses more raw satellite data Like traditional weather models, it benefits from an expanded set of inputs. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/googles-ai-weather-model-now-uses-more-raw-satellite-data/ # DataScienc…

  16. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Update to Google's AI weather model improves forecast accuracy https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/googles-ai-weather-model-now-uses-more-raw-satellite-data

    Update to Google's AI weather model improves forecast accuracy https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/googles-ai-weather-model-now-uses-more-raw-satellite-data/ # AI # Science # Weather

  17. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · ngate ·

    🚀 Breaking news! WeatherNext 3, the # AI predicted to revolutionize predicting weather, shockingly predicts # rain ... in Seattle! 🌧️👏 Meanwhile, the rest of us

    🚀 Breaking news! WeatherNext 3, the # AI predicted to revolutionize predicting weather, shockingly predicts # rain ... in Seattle! 🌧️👏 Meanwhile, the rest of us are still stuck wondering if AI will ever solve the mystery of a correctly fitting # umbrella . ☂️🙄 https:// blog.googl…

  18. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · ngate ·

    🎉 WeatherNext 3: Because what the world really needed was another # AI system that can do *everything* except predict the # weather accurately. 🤖🌦️ # Google Dee

    🎉 WeatherNext 3: Because what the world really needed was another # AI system that can do *everything* except predict the # weather accurately. 🤖🌦️ # Google DeepMind's buffet of AI marvels sounds like a toddler's wishlist: images, audio, video, and more—now if only it could gener…

  19. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Google Research and DeepMind are releasing WeatherNext 3, a weather model that skips traditional physics simulations and learns directly from real-time satellit

    Google Research and DeepMind are releasing WeatherNext 3, a weather model that skips traditional physics simulations and learns directly from real-time satellite data. Source: The Decoder AI https:// the-decoder.com/googles-weathe rnext-3-ditches-physics-simulations-and-learns-we…

  20. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sipirtu ·

    Google launched WeatherNext 3, calling it its most advanced and accurate global weather AI model yet. Google DeepMind and Google Research unveiled the model on

    Google launched WeatherNext 3, calling it its most advanced and accurate global weather AI model yet. Google DeepMind and Google Research unveiled the model on September 3, 2026. Source: TechJuice https://www. techjuice.pk/google-weathernex t-3-ai-weather-model/ # AI # Google # D…

  21. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · gadgetflux ·

    WeatherNext 3 brings ultra-accurate AI-powered weather forecasts, 5km resolution and live satellite data https:// gadgetflux.eu/weathernext-3-no ul-model-ai-met

    WeatherNext 3 brings ultra-accurate AI-powered weather forecasts, 5km resolution and live satellite data https:// gadgetflux.eu/weathernext-3-no ul-model-ai-meteo-de-la-google/ # WeatherNext3 # GoogleAI # Weather # WeatherForecast # TechNews # AI # DeepMind # GadgetFlux # Innovat…

  22. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Google weather forecasts are getting more local and more accurate The company's new WeatherNext 3 model includes hourly updates and up to 50% better precipitati

    Google weather forecasts are getting more local and more accurate The company's new WeatherNext 3 model includes hourly updates and up to 50% better precipitation forecasts. https://www. androidauthority.com/google-we athernext-3-weather-forecasts-3707156/ # Tech # Technology # T…

  23. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · aisight ·

    Google DeepMind presents WeatherNext 3 – a model that drastically reduces response time to changes by integrating real-time satellite data

    Google DeepMind prezentuje WeatherNext 3 – model, który dzięki integracji danych satelitarnych w czasie rzeczywistym drastycznie skraca czas reakcji na zmiany pogodowe i precyzyjnie prognozuje wydajność farm wiatrowych. # si # ai # sztucznainteligencja # wiadomości # informacje #…

  24. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · k3jph ·

    WeatherNext 3’s important advance isn’t merely 5-km forecasts. It combines live satellite observations, hourly refreshes, and ensembles. For operational AI, fre

    WeatherNext 3’s important advance isn’t merely 5-km forecasts. It combines live satellite observations, hourly refreshes, and ensembles. For operational AI, freshness plus calibrated uncertainty can matter more than nominal resolution. Measure decision loss, lead time, and tail-e…

  25. r/singularity TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Recoil42 ·

    WeatherNext 3: Our most advanced global weather AI model

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singularity/comments/1w6d3co/weathernext_3_our_most_advanced_global_weather_ai/"> <img alt="WeatherNext 3: Our most advanced global weather AI model" src="https://external-preview.redd.it/YRoly_sJ2OzKM0xCmJ6GkwqZkOKopPDWvKPailWf1…