MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber on what goes into forecasting the weather

A weather forecast can shape your whole day — from what to wear and when to exercise, to whether to make dinner plans for the patio. And when severe weather is on the horizon, those forecasts and warnings can save lives. So how do meteorologists get it right? And why do forecasts sometimes miss the mark? MPR News host Angela Davis sits down with MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber to talk about what goes into accurate forecasting, the impact of cuts to the National Weather Service and what makes the work so rewarding. Guest: Mandy Thalhuber is a meteorologist at MPR News, where her forecasts and weather insights can be heard on the radio and found online at Updraft . Before joining MPR News in 2024, she worked at Weatherology , providing local weather forecasts for radio stations across the country.

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MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber on what goes into forecasting the weather is an episode from MPR News with Angela Davis by Minnesota Public Radio.

This episode is 00:35:49 long.

This episode was published on May 7, 2026.

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