English

Noun

weathercast ‎(plural weathercasts)

1. (meteorology) A weather forecast, especially one broadcast by radio or television.
   • 1965, "It'll Be Scorcher Again," Deseret News (Utah, USA), 29 Jul., p. B1 (retrieved 4 Feb 2009):

     The official weathercast called for variable cloudiness.

   • 2009, "Hot Box: TV worth talking about," Toronto Star, 3 Feb. (retrieved 4 Feb 2009):

     Jocular TV weatherman Dave Devall . . . announced on last night's 6 o'clock news that he is easing into retirement. . . . His last regular weathercast will be April 3.

Derived terms

• weathercaster

See also

• newscast