CNCast: Leveraging 3D Swin Transformer and DiT for Enhanced Regional Weather Forecasting

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2503.13546v1
• Date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:52:48 GMT
• Title: CNCast: Leveraging 3D Swin Transformer and DiT for Enhanced Regional Weather Forecasting
• Authors: Hongli Liang, Yuanting Zhang, Qingye Meng, Shuangshuang He, Xingyuan Yuan,
• Abstract summary: This study introduces a cutting-edge regional weather forecasting model based on the SwinTransformer 3D architecture.<n>This model is specifically designed to deliver precise hourly weather predictions ranging from 1 hour to 5 days.
• Score: 4.03720648470091
• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: This study introduces a cutting-edge regional weather forecasting model based on the SwinTransformer 3D architecture. This model is specifically designed to deliver precise hourly weather predictions ranging from 1 hour to 5 days, significantly improving the reliability and practicality of short-term weather forecasts. Our model has demonstrated generally superior performance when compared to Pangu, a well-established global model. The evaluation indicates that our model excels in predicting most weather variables, highlighting its potential as a more effective alternative in the field of limited area modeling. A noteworthy feature of this model is the integration of enhanced boundary conditions, inspired by traditional numerical weather prediction (NWP) techniques. This integration has substantially improved the model's predictive accuracy. Additionally, the model includes an innovative approach for diagnosing hourly total precipitation at a high spatial resolution of approximately 5 kilometers. This is achieved through a latent diffusion model, offering an alternative method for generating high-resolution precipitation data.

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