ML4WX

Post-processing & calibration

Using Artificial Neural Networks for Generating Probabilistic Subseasonal Precipitation Forecasts over California

Michael Scheuerer, Matthew B. Switanek, Rochelle P. Worsnop, Thomas M. Hamill

Monthly Weather Review · · NOAA (incl. GFDL, PSL, GSL, NCEP/EMC)

Paper

In one sentence. Neural networks postprocess ECMWF reforecasts into probabilistic 7-day California precipitation outlooks out to week 4, beating a state-of-the-art method, though week 3-4 skill stays low.

Labels

Topic
Post-processing & calibration, Sub-seasonal to seasonal
Type
New model or method
Method
Classical ML (trees, GP, linear, kernels), CNN / U-Net
Time scale
2 weeks–2 months
Domain
Regional
Data
NWP analysis or forecasts (IFS, GFS, ...)
Status
Research
Identifiers
DOI:10.1175/mwr-d-20-0096.1 OpenAlex:W3046652087
Added
2026-10-22

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