ML4WX

Post-processing & calibration

Addressing up-scaling methodologies for convection-permitting EPSs using statistical and machine learning tools

Tiziana Comito, Colm Clancy, Conor Daly, Alan Hally

Advances in science and research ·

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In one sentence. Two machine-learning and statistical up-scaling methods for convection-permitting ensemble rainfall forecasts reduce the double-penalty problem and improve severe-weather forecast skill.

Abstract

Convection-permitting weather forecasting models allow for prediction of rainfall events with increasing levels of detail. However, the high resolutions used can create problems and introduce the so-called “double penalty” problem when attempting to verify the forecast accuracy. Post-processing within an ensemble prediction system can help to overcome these issues. In this paper, two new up-scaling algorithms based on Machine Learning and Statistical approaches are proposed and tested. The aim of these tools is to enhance the skill and value of the forecasts and to provide a better tool for forecasters to predict severe weather.

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Topic
Post-processing & calibration, Regional & km-scale models
Type
New model or method
Method
Classical ML (trees, GP, linear, kernels)
Time scale
6 h–3 days
Domain
Regional
Data
NWP analysis or forecasts (IFS, GFS, ...)
Status
Research
Identifiers
DOI:10.5194/asr-18-145-2021 OpenAlex:W3200001725
Added
2026-10-22

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