medium-range forecast

The move closely followed a substantial expansion of the National Weather Service's medium-range forecasts to include average conditions 8 to 14 days in the future.

If it causes the National Meteorological Center to improve their medium-range forecast, we benefit."

Climate prediction is a subset of numerical weather prediction dealing with generalized forecasts beyond the usual short-range and medium-range forecast periods.

ECMWF's strategy underlines its commitment to maintaining the current rapid rate of improvement of its global medium-range forecasts and products.