Tag Archives: Probability of precipitation

Early results from our record-breaking weather game

Posted on 19 January, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Last summer the Met Office launched an online game to understand how best to present probabilities in weather forecasts. Carried out in collaboration with the Universities of Bristol and Cambridge, the game was played more than 11,000 times making it a record-breaking … Continue reading →

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A golden conundrum

Posted on 9 December, 2011 by Met Office Press Office

Tonight the Met Office is to receive a Golden Bull award for using the phrase ‘probability of precipitation’ in forecasts on our new website. The Plain English Campaign, who judge the awards, say it’s poor communication and have questioned why … Continue reading →

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