What’s New in WeatherMesh-6
Summary
WindBorne Systems unveils WeatherMesh-6 (WM-6) Global, an AI-enabled weather forecasting model at 0.25-degree resolution with claimed higher skill than ECMWF IFS and AIFS ensembles. The post notes a 128-member ensemble, a 3km-resolution variant, expanded surface/soil/atmospheric parameters, enhanced data assimilation with AMSR2 and CrIS instruments, and an AI DA architecture that delivers hourly forecasts via flavored runs. Access is via REST API with gridded Zarr outputs, and the article discusses potential applications for solar energy, aviation, and agriculture.