Investigation 2: Comparing Weather Reports

This investigation will help you to:

Learn more about weather reports and forecasts.
Complete step 1-3 of this investigation, you will need weather reports and forecasts.

To learn more about weather reports and forecasts, visit the following web sites:

Understanding Weather Forecasting, USA Today
Includes a brief article about weather forecasting and many useful links for more detailed information.

Weather Forecasting, Online Meteorology Guide, University of Illinois
This page includes information on the following subtopics:

Forecasting Methods,
Surface Features,
Forecasting Temperatures,
and Forecasting Precipitation.

To complete steps 1-3 of this investigation, you will need weather reports and forecasts, visit the following web sites:

National Weather Service, NOAA
Click on the map to view your local weather report and forecast.

Weather.com, The Weather Channel Interactive, Inc.
Type in your city or zip code to view your local weather forecast.

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