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How longer term weather forecasts could become more accurate - thanks to the cloud
- The Met Office transitioned to a new off-site supercomputer using Microsoft's cloud-based Azure system on May 2025-05-20, replacing its previous on-site supercomputer.
- This transition involved running the new system alongside the old one for over a month to maintain continuous operation, as making such a significant switch without interruption is extremely challenging.
- The new supercomputer increases computational capacity, enabling multiple model runs with slightly different parameters and faster, smoother climate and weather simulations.
- The Met Office stated the system handles 200 to 300 terabytes daily and could improve 14-day forecast accuracy to the level of current seven-day forecasts while supporting better extreme weather prediction.
- This upgrade allows the Met Office to advance climate research and start new projects without building infrastructure, enhancing confidence in longer-term climate projections globally.
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Better forecasts ahead as Met Office transitions to a supercomputer in Azure cloud - Source EMEA
Britain’s national weather and climate service and one of its most trusted institutions— is stepping into the future with high-performance computing in Azure, as well as a host of AI applications. In partnership with Microsoft, the Met Office can now do its forecasting and research with greater safety and resiliency. It’s a scalable platform that they can build the future of their scientific research and customer delivery on.
How longer term weather forecasts could become more accurate thanks to the cloud
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