Google Launches WeatherNext 3 Global AI Weather Model

01 What happened

Google DeepMind and Google Research have deployed WeatherNext 3, a new AI model for global weather forecasting. According to independent evaluations by Brightband, the system provides high accuracy in current global weather predictions.

02 Key details

• The model provides weather forecasts at a 5-kilometer spatial resolution, updating hourly based on geostationary satellite data.
• WeatherNext 3 is integrated into Google Search, Gemini, Google Maps, Google Maps Platform, and Google Earth Engine.
• It generates specific variables for the energy sector, including 100-meter wind speeds for turbines and localized solar radiation data.

03 Why it matters

This update provides industries such as renewable energy and agriculture with granular, real-time climate insights. By utilizing live satellite mosaics instead of traditional numerical prediction inputs, Google aims to improve reliability across its ecosystem.

04 Who it matters to

Agriculture specialists, energy specialists, software developers and google users.