noun
weather forecasting; weather forecast; meteorological forecast
Refers to the act of predicting weather or the resulting forecast. Used in formal and technical contexts.
気象予報によると、明日は雨が降るそうです。
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
彼は気象予報の仕事をしています。
He works in weather forecasting.
天気予報 is the more common, everyday term for weather forecast. 気象予報 is more technical and often used in official or scientific contexts.
Compound of 気象 (weather, meteorological phenomena) and 予報 (forecast, prediction).