How much is a weather forecast worth? (Update)

Enlarge this image Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Olson/Getty Images Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Scott Olson/Getty Images The federal government has been tracking the weather for more than 150 years. But the rise of the Internet and big tech have made weather forecasting a more crowded space. Today on the show, the value of an accurate forecast and how the Trump administration’s early moves are clouding the government’s future forecasting. This piece originally aired in November 2024. Related stories: Hazard maps: The curse of knowledge (Apple / Spotify) Should we invest more in weather forecasting? After a year of deadly weather, cities look to private forecasters to save lives Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Sponsor Message Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.