Google DeepMind launches WeatherNext 3 with hourly, sharp forecasts
Google DeepMind just launched WeatherNext 3, its flagship weather model now powering Google Search, Maps, and Gemini. By ingesting live geostationary satellite mosaics and ground station data, it delivers hourly forecasts at up to 5-kilometer resolution with up to 60% sharper precipitation tracking. Why it matters: hyper-local, real-time weather predictions are now available globally without traditional supercomputing lags.