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How accurate are long range forecasts? The science behind predicting the weather

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Let’s face it. Long-range forecasts can be hit or miss and the further into the future you go, the more you’re left guessing what weather you’re going to get. 

In general, forecast reliability is often met with a high level of scepticism. Meteorologists are likened to baseball players, where batting .300 can get you to

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This story was originally published on  CBC News. To read the rest of this news worthy story, please visit https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/how-accurate-are-long-range-forecasts-the-science-behind-predicting-the-weather-1.6377359?cmp=rss.

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