For those looking to gain employment within forecasting or operational
meteorology WMO No. 258 is worth a look as it sets out guidelines for
education and training of meteorological personnel. MetO forecaster
recruitment for instance is aligned with these guidelines.

I also had to make a choice relatively early in my education to bias
towards maths and the sciences - OK if one knows what one wants to do
in future life at that age...

Steve.
www.rockbeareweather.co.uk