Norwegian Meteorological Institute, National weather service in Oslo, Norway
The Norwegian Meteorological Institute is the country's weather forecasting agency based in Oslo that monitors atmospheric conditions across the nation. It operates through a network of measurement stations, weather balloons, and radar systems positioned throughout the land to track temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns.
The institute was founded in 1866 by Henrik Mohn and became Norway's primary weather authority, with Mohn directing its operations for decades. Over time it transitioned from manual observation methods to modern technologies including weather balloons and eventually satellite systems.
The institute has deep roots in local communities, with many people in remote areas contributing daily weather observations. This distributed network shapes how people across the country experience and understand weather patterns.
The institute's forecasts are accessible through the Yr.no platform for millions of locations worldwide, where users can view current weather predictions freely. Information is available online without requiring any special preparation or registration to access.
Until 2010 the institute operated MS Polarfront, the world's last active weather ship, before shifting to satellite-based observations. This vessel had been a symbol of data collection in remote ocean areas for many decades.
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