Anomalous weather patterns can alter both the supply and demand for consumer goods. When combined with other market forces such as COVID-19, the effects of weather are compounded. From the farmer’s field to grocery shelves to outdoor dining areas, weather and climate data are essential to help businesses succeed throughout the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
Since March, Weather Source has been a thought leader in this area, helping businesses, investors, and researchers navigate through these unprecedented times. We have visualized weather’s potential effects on COVID-19, opened our API for research, and demonstrated how weather data can help mitigate economic impacts via webinars, blog posts, and more.
The Value of Weather Insights in the Era of COVID-19
FactSet Insight, June 25, 2020
Leveraging Alternative Data as a Guide Through COVID-19 and Life Afterwards
S&P Global Market Intelligence, June 22, 2020
Quantamental Research Brief: Do Markets Yearn for the Dog Day of Summer? COVID, Climate, and Consternation
S&P Global Market Intelligence, May 6, 2020
COVID-19 Data Sets and How They Can be Used
Nasdaq TradeTalks, April 15, 2020
Weather Source Provides Powerful New Data Tool to COVID-19 Researchers
Yahoo News Canada, March 27, 2020
We Sat Down With the Experts to Talk About Weather and COVID-19
The Weather Network, March 27, 2020