Weather forecasting App

[Rats 43]

Finally have the boat now so just getting back up to speed with which weather forecasting app is the easiest and most accurate,

Yes I do understand that in NZ weather forecasting is a a job where you can be wrong 50% of the time and still have a job.

Windy, Coast Guard Nowcasting, Windguru?

Any one else?

Based in GH

Any input will be appreciated.

[Battgirl 23]

Sabre I think you nailed it! 

Some use predictwind also. 

[Sudden5869 17]

I'm a fan of PredictWind for forecasting.  

Then use the Coastguard App for the Nowcasting service, and a second opinion on the forecast.

[Fish 0]

Does the Coastguard app actually work now for nowcasting?

I use predict wind for anything detailed. The 4 forecasts in it give a good indication of how reliable the forecasts are. If all 4 are the same, it will be reliable, if all 4 are completely different, you know the weather will be like a box of chocolates...

The only way you can get the indication of accuracy for any given day is with multiple models.

[SpareHand 13]

http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/charts/synoptic_col_satellite.shtml

This Australian site can be a good one as well,  Gives you half an idea of what might be coming New Zealand's way in the next week or so.. 

Used in conjunction with Sabre's suggestions,  Jim HIckey wouldn't have a look in.

 

[Bad Kitty 283]

13 hours ago, Sabre said:

I use metvuw first for big picture then Windy for shorter term planning. Also monitor nowcasting when sailing.

I've found Coastguard forcasts are so general and vague they are practically worthless.

I'm very similar, metvuw then PredictWind

[Deep Purple 517]

Ditto in that order

[Dtwo 157]

8 hours ago, Fish said:

 

The only way you can get the indication of accuracy for any given day is with multiple models.

Or open a window..... 8>)

[Fish 0]

2 minutes ago, Dtwo said:

Or open a window..... 8>)

That would be the difference between a forecast and a nowcast...

Trust me, my missus regularly asks why I don't just open a window... I have all the answers to that one

[Rats 43]

Yep open the window or step onto the driveway and do a 360.

Thanks all for the input

Thinking Metvue looks like the first with Windy and Predictwind a tied second an CG Nowcasting a third,  sorta maybe a crapshoot.

If three give the same forecast go buy a lotto ticket. 🙄

[eruptn 99]

Note on Windyty you can select between 2 models when using a laptop or desktop. Doesn't appear you can on a tablet, unless the option is buried in a menu I haven't found.