what is the name for a weather forecaster
Those using mathematical models and knowledge to prepare daily weather forecast are called "weather forecasters" or "operational meteorologists".
Meteorologist
Meteorologists are scientists who study and work in the field of meteorology. Those who study meteorological phenomena are meteorologist in research while those using mathematical models and knowledge to prepare daily weather forecast are called "weather forecasters" or "operational meteorologists".
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Meteorologist [SEP] Introduction
Meteorologists are scientists who study and work in the field of meteorology. Those who study meteorological phenomena are meteorologist in research while those using mathematical models and knowledge to prepare daily weather forecast are called "weather forecasters" or "operational meteorologists". They work in government agencies, private consulting and research services, industrial enterprises, utilities, radio and television stations, and in education. Not to be confused with weather presenters who are most often journalists presenting the weather forecast in the media, having just minimal training in meteorology.