Google DeepMind releases WeatherNext weights for localized cyclone forecasting
The release includes WeatherNext 2 and WeatherNext Cyclones checkpoints, plus a lighter version for researchers and weather agencies with constrained compute.
By Ryan Merket · Published
Primary source: Google DeepMind
Why it matters
Open weights let weather agencies and researchers adapt Google's forecasting models locally, while a lighter checkpoint broadens testing. Weather-data access and the models' experimental status still limit operational use.
Google DeepMind (@GoogleDeepMind) released the code and model weights for WeatherNext 2 and WeatherNext Cyclones on August 6th, 2026, giving researchers and weather agencies a base they can run and adapt for specialized or localized forecasting. The release follows operational use of a WeatherNext Cyclones checkpoint during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
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