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It is raining, it is going to rain tomorrow. That is the anomaly, and I am fine with it.
What do you use for weather forecast?
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NWS Now app for forecast and RadarScope for radar.
If cell service is not available, I attempt to use WXBot on APRS.
With a HF ham radio you can also do Weather Fax to get charts and satellite images.
If cell service is not available, I attempt to use WXBot on APRS.
With a HF ham radio you can also do Weather Fax to get charts and satellite images.
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That's cool. I'm only just now getting into VHF/UHF so I was aware of WXBot, but not of the Weather Fax. Obviously I don't have an HF setup as I'm not a general yet, but might be something I pursue after a bit.
Currently I use the following the most, I may pull from other sources but these are the constants.
For when in reach of Cell Data:
Currently I use the following the most, I may pull from other sources but these are the constants.
For when in reach of Cell Data:
- MyRadar (for immediate forecast and radar)
- DarkSky (For immediate alerts)
- WeatherUnderground (Longer Forecasts and Local Station Data)
- AccuWeather (General Forecasts)
Any unobstructed view of the outside (a.k.a. any type of window).
Where we live, the adage of "If You Don't Like The Weather, Wait A Minute" really holds truth.....
Where we live, the adage of "If You Don't Like The Weather, Wait A Minute" really holds truth.....
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Here is a SMS/Email via APRS write up I did that I included a post about WXbot if you are interested.
OB Approved - SMS Text and Email via APRS | OVERLAND BOUND COMMUNITY
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I asked this question on another forum after a month long trip into the CO and UT backcountry last fall.
One of the more common apps used by others is the Dark Sky weather app. It cost a couple of bucks but it is much more accurate than the weather channel AND it doesn’t have any annoying adds. Highly reccomend!
OTOH here is a simple measuring device for weather if you want to carry it around!
One of the more common apps used by others is the Dark Sky weather app. It cost a couple of bucks but it is much more accurate than the weather channel AND it doesn’t have any annoying adds. Highly reccomend!
OTOH here is a simple measuring device for weather if you want to carry it around!
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Hahah love it. Also I too like Dark Sky, although I think it may only be on iPhone now since Apple acquired the company in early 2020. Just something worth mentioning if those on Android are looking for it.
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I have long depended on the weather rock. :)
Kidding aside, the man with two watches doesn't know what time it is. I suggest you pick one and go with it. The weather will always do what it wants to do regardless of what us humans trying to tell it to do.
Kidding aside, the man with two watches doesn't know what time it is. I suggest you pick one and go with it. The weather will always do what it wants to do regardless of what us humans trying to tell it to do.
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I use either Dark Sky or Weather Bug apps. Like any their predictions can be off but both have radar that is nice to be able to look at.
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I you are a weather geek it's pretty good. I surf so being able to see what the wind is doing is critical. It does have a learning curve.
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