weather forecast

Meaning

A weather forecast is a scientific prediction of future atmospheric conditions, usually broadcast on TV, radio, or online. People check it to see if it will rain, snow, or be sunny.

Examples

• According to the weather forecast, it is going to rain all weekend.

  According to the weather forecast, it is going to rain all weekend.

• I always check the weather forecast before going on a hike.

  I always check the weather forecast before going on a hike.

• The weather forecast on the local news channel is usually very accurate.

  The weather forecast on the local news channel is usually very accurate.

• Did you see the weather forecast? We might get snow tomorrow!

  Did you see the weather forecast? We might get snow tomorrow!

• Don't rely on that weather forecast; the weather here changes too quickly.

  Don't rely on that weather forecast; the weather here changes too quickly.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ What is the weather prediction for tomorrow?

  ✓ What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

  While 'prediction' is grammatically correct, 'weather forecast' is the standard, natural collocation used by native speakers.

• ✗ I read the weather forecast news.

  ✓ I checked the weather forecast.

  You do not need to add 'news' after 'forecast' as the word itself implies a report or update.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The ___ says it will be sunny and warm tomorrow.

  💡 A report predicting the weather.

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  weather forecast

• Always check the ___ before you plan a beach day.

  💡 The predicted atmospheric conditions for the day.

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  weather forecast