In this episode of Forecasting with Faye, I wanted to take a step back from day-to-day weather and look at the bigger picture: climate.

What actually is the difference between weather and climate? And how on Earth do we know what the climate was like thousands — or even millions — of years ago, long before we had any instruments?

In Part 1 of this series, I introduce paleoclimates (Earth’s ancient climates) and talk through the main reasons climate changes over time, from shifting continents to volcanic eruptions and even subtle changes in Earth’s orbit.

I also walk through how scientists piece together the past using natural clues like tree rings, ice cores, and sediment layers, and how these “proxies” allow us to reconstruct climates from deep time.

In this episode of Forecasting with Faye, we explore the most extreme weather ever recorded on Earth.

From the highest and lowest temperatures ever measured, to record-breaking rainfall, powerful winds, giant hailstones and even extraordinary lightning events, we take a look at just how far the atmosphere can go.

Plus, in Weather Story of the Week, we dive into Storm Dave, looking at what weather the storm brought over the easter weekend!

If you’ve ever wondered how extreme weather can truly get, this episode is packed with some of the most incredible examples from around the world.

In this episode of Forecasting with Faye, I take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to work as a meteorologist.

From a daytime forecasting shift to a night shift focused on transport, to an energy forecasting shift, I walk you through how my day is structured and the decisions that go into every forecast.

I also explain the types of charts I look at, how I compare different models, and what I’m actually trying to understand when building a forecast.

Plus, in Weather Story of the Week, we take a look at Narelle and the recent extreme heat in the US, and how events like these are forecast and monitored.

If you’ve ever wondered what meteorologists actually do beyond looking at weather apps, this episode gives you a real insight into the role — the challenges, the responsibility, and the reality of forecasting day to day.