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Microsoft has a new machine learning tool to improve weather forecasts

Microsoft researchers say the cost-effective tool beats current models at forecasts two to six weeks ahead, which could help farmers and emergency responders; picnics remain unguaranteed.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on The Midday Show
Published 12:36 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by The Verge: “Microsoft has a new machine learning tool to improve weather forecasts”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:36 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.

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The VergeMicrosoft has a new machine learning tool to improve weather forecasts

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Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMicrosoft says its new machine learning tool can forecast the weather two to six weeks out.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentI'm already planning a picnic for a Tuesday in November.

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