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Weather: “Field to Forecast”

What does it take to keep track of the climate around us? Or to know how to dress for the day? From superstitions to science, The Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore explains our fascination with the forecast and his passion for experiencing the weather live. Plus, we find out how America formed a worldwide ensemble of weather forecasting technology to plan our days…and maybe even our lives.

Weather: “Field to Forecast”

26m 46s

What does it take to keep track of the climate around us? Or to know how to dress for the day? From superstitions to science, The Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore explains our fascination with the forecast and his passion for experiencing the weather live. Plus, we find out how America formed a worldwide ensemble of weather forecasting technology to plan our days…and maybe even our lives.

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