The current conditions in your location are sunny with a temperature of 85°F. Based on these observations, you forecast that in a few hours, it will be sunny with a temperature in the mid 80s. What kind of forecast have you issued?

A) a numerical forecast B) an analog forecast
C) a persistence forecast D) a statistical forecast


C

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