Introduction.

History of weather forecasting

Overview of the forecast process.

Basic approaches to forecasting primary meteorological parameters.

Numerical weather prediction

Data collection, assimilation, and model initialization

Description of the major models

Ensemble forecasting

Convective systems.

Review of their structure and evolution

Radar principles and interpretation.

Forecasting thunderstorms and severe convection.

Forecasting aircraft icing, turbulence, and obstructions to visibility.

Structure and evolution

Forecasting near mountains and coastal zones

Descriptions and forecast approaches for major regional features