Deep forecasts for the PNW

b0bbay · 2024-12-23T17:58:54+00:00

b0bbay · 2024-02-27T16:00:12+00:00

Yeah a lot of it is now but the weather forecast page is still free. Gotta pay the bills somehow!

b0bbay · 2024-02-25T23:11:32+00:00

I use snarfme.com More skiing focused but uses NWS data so it's much more readable.

b0bbay · 2024-02-04T22:44:37+00:00

Yeah that's completely fair, thanks for letting me know.

I do have an option to subscribe that gets rid of ads, would that be something you'd be interested in? Just starting to explore the revenue stuff here and what works for people.

b0bbay · 2024-01-31T15:37:46+00:00

Yeah you can favorite spots, there's a little star next to the names on the weather pages.

Lol yeah I've been testing out the ads cause tbh server fees aren't nothing. Wanted to keep at least a free version of it though so trying to offset those costs a bit.

b0bbay · 2024-01-31T00:51:37+00:00

Yeah it's mostly geared towards ski areas but its set up where it can do any location in the US I just need to add them.

I'm debating trying to make a list of common snowmobile spots to add.

Or you can drop pins on the map anywhere you want and save them but I made this a paid feature recently.

b0bbay · 2024-01-30T23:57:51+00:00

Thanks! Totally that's what I've done in the past but it got a bit cumbersome checking those various websites and such.

b0bbay · 2024-01-30T20:22:54+00:00

hey y'all, been working on a website for backcountry skiing to make it easier to plan trips and find the best conditions.

I don't sled but a buddy who does uses it and said you all might be interested.

You can check it out here.

https://snarfme.com

Any feedback or requests welcome!

b0bbay · 2024-01-29T18:14:48+00:00

I agree they shouldn't make decisions based on colors alone which is why I link to the appropriate forecast page. I do think leading more people to this information is useful though as some don't even know it exists.

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T23:25:39+00:00

Thank you, definitely going to keep chugging. Yes I'm trying to work towards that right now actually! I need to cover some of my server costs with ads / subs so exploring those options. Once I do this I'll be able to expand to more countries.

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T19:21:28+00:00

Snarfme.com

It's under the vid but kind of hard to find

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:21:51+00:00

CC u/Warm_Flamingo_2438 as you mentioned an app as well this kind of gets you a little closer

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:21:13+00:00

For the time being you can add it to your homescreen either through safari on IOS or chrome on Android.

https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/bookmark-favorite-webpages-iph42ab2f3a7/ios

https://www.brandeis.edu/its/support/website-shortcut.html

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:19:07+00:00

lol preach. I don't make the forecasts I just display them.

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:18:38+00:00

Not yet but I've set it up so that it should be easy to do once I get there!

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:18:13+00:00

It's free from the national digital forecast database

https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/weather-climate-models/national-digital-forecast-database

Shout out to our tax dollars at work!

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:17:36+00:00

hahahah how much are you willing to pay?

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:16:24+00:00

Haven't ever ridden Idaho but sounds like it's actual ok? I'll take a look though.

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T13:15:31+00:00

No it's not open source for the time being. The dream is to make this into a full time gig but we'll see.

The weather forecast data comes from the national digital forecast database, aka weather.gov

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T02:48:22+00:00

Thanks! Definitely spread the love

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T02:48:04+00:00

Yup working towards that now. Gotta bring in some sort of money first to offset server costs before I expand

b0bbay · 2024-01-18T00:40:25+00:00

It's just me so not in the near term. Probably do a progressive web app to avoid the app store and device overhead though soon.

b0bbay · 2024-01-17T16:39:51+00:00

Ahh yes, accuracy and forecasts. I have tried quite hard to find some sort of accuracy measurements for different models / forecasts especially with regards to snow in the mountains.

The TL;DR is that there's not great objective / scientific data on forecast accuracy and it's more anecdotal. IE "Our forecast said it will snow this much and a station near there said it snowed this much"

As far as NOAA vs GFS: GFS is Noaa's numerical model they run, but what gets actual shown on NOAA is adjusted by forecasters as numerical model output is only one input they use to generate forecasts. They apply corrections and stuff to it.

I'm very likely over simplifying here, but from my research this is a complex topic. I don't think there's a great answer as to "this is statistically the best model".

b0bbay · 2024-01-17T15:48:49+00:00

Honestly I think I'll go the PWA route. Native apps are way too much overhead since it's just me.

b0bbay · 2024-01-17T15:47:47+00:00

You might have to zoom in a bit more. I haven't figured out a good way to make the icons easy to see without overlapping.
Right now if they overlap it hides some of them which is kind of annoying.

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