This is the 15743rd most frequent German word.
zutreffen
To be correct or applicable.
Here, 'zutreffend' is an adverb meaning 'accurately', describing how the forecast was correct.
Das Wetterbericht hat heute zutreffend Schnee angekündigt.
The weather forecast accurately predicted snow today.
'zutreffen auf' is used as a verb phrase indicating the applicability of the statement to the subject.
Diese Aussage trifft nicht auf mich zu.
This statement does not apply to me.
'zutreffen' here means 'to be correct' or 'to hold true,' asserting the validity of the comment.