Definition

Noun: A prediction or estimate of future atmospheric conditions for a specific location and time period. It typically includes information about temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and other meteorological elements.

Usage

A "weather forecast" is a statement about expected weather. It is used as a countable noun. - You check or listen to a weather forecast. - Forecasts are issued by meteorological organizations. - It is often preceded by adjectives like accurate, daily, long-range, or severe.

Examples

• Noun:
  • According to the weather forecast, it will rain this afternoon.
  • The pilot checked the weather forecast before the flight.
  • I always watch the evening weather forecast on television.

Advanced Usage

• "to hold a weather forecast": To remain valid or accurate. (Often used in the negative).
  • The optimistic forecast for a sunny picnic did not hold; it rained all day.
• In a business or figurative context, it can metaphorically refer to a prediction of future conditions.
  • The CEO gave a weather forecast for the industry, predicting tough quarters ahead.

Variants and Related Words

• Forecast (n/v): A general prediction or estimate of a future event or trend.
• Meteorological forecast (n): A more technical term for a weather prediction.
• Weather prediction (n): A synonym for weather forecast.
• Weather outlook (n): Often used for longer-term or less specific forecasts.

Synonyms

• Weather prediction
• Meteorological report
• Weather report (This can sometimes imply a report on conditions as well as a forecast.)

Related Phrases

• Weather forecaster (n): A person who predicts and presents the weather.
  • The weather forecaster explained the approaching storm system.
• Weather forecasting (n): The science and activity of predicting the weather.
  • Modern weather forecasting relies on computer models.

Idioms

No common idioms are formed directly with the exact phrase "weather forecast".

Noun

1. a forecast of the weather