AI Weather Intelligence Driving Confident Business Decisions

Weather volatility is no longer a background factor—it’s a board-level challenge. Organizations across aviation, utilities, energy, transportation, and events must make faster, smarter decisions to protect people, assets, and operations. That requires more than a standard forecast.

The DTN Forecast System delivers intelligence you can act on. By blending physics-based models, proprietary DTN forecasts, and advanced AI solutions, it provides Decision-Grade Data that goes beyond a single “yes or no” outlook. Features like forecast confidence, probabilities of exceedance, and percentiles give you a clear picture of uncertainty and risk—so you can plan smarter and act sooner.

Through partnerships with Nvidia and AWS, DTN now integrates AI models like FourCastNet directly into its system, enhancing performance during high-impact events such as atmospheric rivers, tropical storms, and extreme heat. This is forecasting built not just for accuracy, but for the realities of modern operations.

See how the DTN Forecast System adapts in critical weather, delivers unique accuracy, harnesses AI, and provides unmatched precision for tropical storms and complex environments.

 

Frequently asked questions

What makes the DTN Forecast System different from others?

Most forecasts are built from a single model or dataset, which limits their accuracy and adaptability. The DTN Forecast System takes a different approach by blending multiple models, including global, proprietary, and AI-based—and applying machine learning to select the best-performing inputs.

Key advantages:

• Hyper-local accuracy, down to the grid-cell level
• Forecasts validated hourly up to 15 days ahead
• Continuous refinement to ensure Decision-Grade Data

What this means for you: localized, dependable forecasts tailored to your specific operational needs.

 

What AI enhancements have been made to the system?

Artificial intelligence is now fully embedded in the DTN Forecast System. In partnership with Nvidia and AWS, DTN operationalizes AI modeling several times a day to strengthen performance during high-impact weather.

AI delivers better forecasts for:

• Atmospheric rivers
• Tropical systems
• Extreme heat events

What this means for you: earlier warnings, fewer surprises, and more time to prepare.

 

How does the DTN Forecast adapt during critical weather?

When severe weather threatens, decision-makers need more than a single forecast. The DTN Forecast System is designed to highlight uncertainty and risk by going beyond a deterministic outlook and showing the full range of possibilities.

It delivers:

• Confidence levels so you know how reliable the forecast is
• Probabilities of exceedance to understand risk thresholds
• Forecast percentiles that show possible variations

What this means for you: better visibility into uncertainty and faster, more confident decisions when every minute matters.

 

How does high-resolution data improve forecasts in complex environments?

Challenging terrain, proximity to water, or dense urban areas all require more than a one-size-fits-all forecast. The DTN Forecast System adapts automatically to deliver precision where it matters most, and can also create custom high-resolution forecast domains for specific customer needs.

Key advantages:

• Global 15-day outlook refined to capture local detail
• Automatic tuning for terrain, coastal, and urban effects
• Advanced meteorological techniques to support custom use cases 

What this means for you: more precise and reliable forecasts for critical operations—from public safety and event management to utility outage prediction and load forecasting, where lead time and accuracy drive better decisions.

 

How does the DTN Forecast System enhance tropical storm forecasting?

DTN has built a machine-learning system trained on nearly 100 storms to improve predictions of wind, rainfall, track, and storm surge. This approach integrates tropical insights directly into the DTN Forecast System for consistency and reliability.

Key advantages:

• Patent-pending methodology improves wind, track, and precipitation forecasts
• Integrated rainfall, surge, wind, and pressure fields for a unified outlook
• AI-based ensembles provide probabilistic guidance and forecast confidence

What this means for you: a clearer, more dependable view of tropical storm impacts—helping protect staff, safeguard assets, and maintain continuity during extreme events.

 

Raising the bar in weather intelligence

The DTN Forecast System brings together advanced modeling, machine learning, and operational AI to deliver Decision-Grade Data—the most actionable weather intelligence in the industry. By clarifying uncertainty and tailoring insights into each customer’s operations, DTN equips organizations to manage risk, protect people, and optimize performance.