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.

The air above us isn’t just empty space — it’s a vast ocean of air made up of distinct layers stretching all the way to the edge of space.

In this episode of Forecasting with Faye, we journey through the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and beyond to understand how Earth’s atmosphere is structured.

Along the way we’ll meet the Victorian balloonists who risked their lives exploring the sky, discover why meteors burn up above us, and explain why temperatures in the upper atmosphere can reach thousands of degrees while you’d still feel freezing cold.

If you’ve ever wondered what really lies above the clouds, this episode breaks down the science of our atmosphere layer by layer.

In this episode of Forecasting with Faye, we dive into the fascinating world of weather models — the hidden engines behind the forecasts we rely on every day.

We start with a journey through history, from Vilhelm Bjerknes’ early equations to Lewis Fry Richardson’s human “forecast factory,” and even how a British tea company helped the UK Met Office run its first computerised forecasts. Then, we explore the modern giants like the ECMWF and GFS, how deterministic and ensemble models work, and even a peek into the AI revolution that’s reshaping forecasting today.

Plus, in Weather Stories of the Week, we cover the recent US blizzard, which caused widespread disruption earlier this week.

Whether you’re curious about why your apps sometimes disagree or just love learning how science predicts the weather, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at forecasting like never before.

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In this episode of Forecasting with Faye, I take you behind the scenes of the forecasting world to explore the different types of meteorology that keep our daily lives running smoothly.

From transport forecasting, helping keep roads and railways safe, to energy forecasting, where weather directly impacts power supply and demand, I break down what these roles involve and what a typical day can look like for a working meteorologist. If you’ve ever wondered how many different ways weather affects the world around us, this episode will give you a new perspective.

I also introduce a new segment, "Weather Stories of the Week", where I highlight some of the most interesting and notable weather events making headlines right now. In this episode, we look at the lack of snow in Scotland and how rainfall has caused earthquakes in Iberia and Morocco!

Whether you’re weather-curious, considering a career in meteorology, or simply want to understand more about the science shaping our forecasts, this episode is for you.

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What’s it really like to forecast the weather? Why do storms get names? I’m Faye, a meteorologist, and in Episode 1 of Forecasting with Faye, I share my journey into meteorology, from childhood curiosity to my current role, and reveal the story behind how storms are named. Join me for science, stories, and a peek behind the scenes of forecasting.