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The secret code of weather forecasts

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.

Jun 16, 20269:35Education

1194. This week, we look at weather forecast terminology, including why "mostly sunny" and "partly cloudy" aren't the same thing, what "oktas" are, and how terms like "breezy," "scattered," and "likely" are officially st...

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The secret code of weather forecasts is an episode from Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty, Inc.. 1194. This week, we look at weather forecast terminology, including why "mostly sunny" and "partly cloudy"...

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Published Jun 16, 2026, 9:35 long, audio available.