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How do weather stations predict the weather?

2025/5/27
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Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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Brains On is a non-profit public radio program. There are lots of ways to support the show:Support) the podcast with donation)* | Subscribe) to Smarty Pass for ad-free episodes and bonus content)** | Buy )our book and merch)** | Come) to our live shows)** | Get) the newsletter for parents)** | Find) teacher resources)*You can’t see into the future, but with weather reports you can get a pretty good idea of what weather is coming your way. But how do forecasters make those predictions? In this episode, Molly and co-host Pedro learn about weather stations, special buildings where meteorologists use all kinds of tools to track rain, snow, sun and everything in between. We learn about weather balloons, radars, satellites and ocean buoys. Plus, forecast calls for a brand new Mystery Sound.This episode was sponsored by:

  • Disney's Elio, only in theaters June 20. Rated PG, parental guidance suggested.
  • Gabb Wireless - Gabb.com/brainson) - Gabb can protect your kids while keeping them connected socially, safely. Terms and conditions.