weather-wise

American  

[weth-er-wahyz] / ˈwɛð ərˌwaɪz /

adjective

1. skillful in predicting weather.

2. skillful in predicting reactions, opinions, etc..

   weather-wise political experts.

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weather-wise British  

adjective

1. skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions

2. skilful or experienced in predicting trends in public opinion, reactions, etc

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Etymology

Origin of weather-wise

First recorded in 1350–1400, weather-wise is from the late Middle English word wederwise. See weather, wise ¹

Example Sentences

Canceled ports aside, we absolutely lucked out on the cruise, weather-wise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Flight frequency is another potential hazard; if something goes wrong weather-wise or mechanically, it may take a while before a low-cost carrier can get you on your way.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2022

"I was worried everyone may have gone home as it was such a bad night weather-wise," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2021

The forecast is much better this time, both weather-wise and for Truex’s playoff push, though things are tight and there are some changes in Texas.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021

We started just after ten, on a windy and rainless morning, in an atmosphere giving beautifully clear views of distant objects, and thereby raising some reasonable apprehensions for the morrow among the weather-wise.

From Through East Anglia in a Motor Car by Vincent, J. E. (James Edmund)