Meteorology & Weather Services
Weather Forecasting skills assessment
Forecasters turn atmospheric data into decisions people can use. This scorecard covers analysis, model interpretation, warnings, communication and decision support so weather services can develop consistent operational forecasters.
- 10 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 10 Weather Forecasting skills you can score
These are the default Weather Forecasting skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every meteorologist, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Synoptic and Mesoscale Weather Analysis
Analyses pressure patterns, fronts and local effects to build a clear picture of current and developing weather.
Numerical Weather Prediction Model Interpretation
Compares model guidance critically and understands each model's strengths, biases and limits.
Severe Weather Recognition and Warning Issuance
Recognises developing severe weather and issues timely, accurate warnings.
Forecast Verification and Continuous Improvement
Checks forecasts against observations and uses the results to improve future performance.
Communication of Uncertainty and Risk
Explains confidence, probability and likely impacts in ways users can act on.
Briefing Emergency Services, Aviation and Industry
Gives clear, tailored briefings to emergency services, pilots and industry users.
Use of Radar, Satellite and Observations
Combines radar, satellite and observation data to monitor and nowcast weather.
Climate and Seasonal Context Awareness
Puts daily weather in the context of seasonal outlooks and climate patterns.
Shift Handover and Situational Awareness
Hands over the current weather picture and outstanding warnings clearly at every shift change.
Working Calmly Under Deadline Pressure
Stays accurate and composed when warnings and briefings are due during rapidly changing weather.
Levels included with Weather Forecasting
Weather Forecasting starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Seniority Level” for meteorology & weather services, so meteorologists can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Cadet
- Observer
- Meteorologist
- Senior Meteorologist
- Senior Forecaster
- Manager
How Weather Forecasting works in SkillScorer
Score
Each meteorologist in a team is scored on the Weather Forecasting skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank meteorologists, compare two side by side, or compare your teams against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Weather Forecasting skills need attention. Reports also follow each senior forecaster's team.
Weather Forecasting scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Weather Forecasting scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Weather Forecasting scorecard covers 10 skills: Synoptic and Mesoscale Weather Analysis, Numerical Weather Prediction Model Interpretation, Severe Weather Recognition and Warning Issuance, Forecast Verification and Continuous Improvement, Communication of Uncertainty and Risk, Briefing Emergency Services, Aviation and Industry, Use of Radar, Satellite and Observations, Climate and Seasonal Context Awareness, Shift Handover and Situational Awareness and Working Calmly Under Deadline Pressure. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are meteorologists scored in Weather Forecasting?
Every meteorologist is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one team and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Weather Forecasting?
Weather Forecasting starts with these levels (called “Seniority Level” in the app): Cadet, Observer, Meteorologist, Senior Meteorologist, Senior Forecaster and Manager. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Weather Forecasting skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In meteorology & weather services the app talks about meteorologists, teams and senior forecasters, and you can change any of those words too.
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