# Machine Learning Methods for Weather Forecasting: A Survey

“Machine Learning Methods for Weather Forecasting: A Survey” (2025), by Huijun Zhang et al. Earth and Planetary Sciences research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. A free PDF is available.

- Authors: Huijun Zhang, Yaxin Liu, Chongyu Zhang, Ningyun Li
- Published: January 14, 2025
- Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos16010082
- Free PDF: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/16/1/82/pdf?version=1736865794

## Abstract

Weather forecasting, a vital task for agriculture, transportation, energy, etc., has evolved significantly over the years. Comprehensive surveys play a crucial role in synthesizing knowledge, identifying trends, and addressing emerging challenges in this dynamic field. In this survey, we critically examines machine learning (ML)-based weather forecasting methods, which demonstrate exceptional capability in handling complex, high-dimensional datasets and leveraging large volumes of historical and real-time data, enabling the identification of subtle patterns and relationships among weather variables. Research on specific tasks such as global weather forecasting, downscaling, extreme weather prediction, and how to combine machine learning methods with physical principles are very active in the current field. However, several unresolved or challenging issues remain, including the interpretability of models and the ability to predict rare weather events. By identifying these gaps, this research provides a roadmap for advancing machine learning-based weather forecasting techniques to complement and enhance weather prediction results.

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