A weather forecast, or prediction, is an estimation based on special knowledge of the future state of the atmosphere with respect to temperature, precipitation, and wind Weather forecasts are now routinely provided for up to 14 days in advance and outlooks for seasonal and longer timescales
Zone Forecasts are provided by the National WeatherService offices of Seattle,Portland, Pendelton and Spokane Zone Forecasts are created 4 times a day and and pertain to specific areas or zones across the state Each Zone Forecast provides a weather forecast for several periods of time into the future e g Today,Tonight and Tomorrow By clicking the forecast image the text version of the forecast for that period and station
A prediction about the future, concerning a company's earnings, revenues, stock prices, or other financial data
The process of forming an opinion or prediction of a change in the environment, before the change occurs (See 251)