NimbusWx
Visualizing numeric weather data for expert forecasts.
Quick facts
- Best for
- Visualizing numeric weather data for expert forecasts.
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
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About NimbusWx
NimbusWx is a spot forecasting tool designed to provide precise weather forecasts. It offers a visualization of numeric model data from the weather computers that are employed by industry experts. The tool is powered by the SpotWx website, widely used by professionals all over the globe. NimbusWx stands out from other weather tools as it grants access to raw weather data, which are typically unattainable without specific desktop software. The data is displayed in user-friendly, visual format, enabling users to generate professional-grade forecasts. Key features of NimbusWx include a customizable AI weather forecaster that allows users control over the type of weather data they wish to know. Users can select any coordinates on Earth and view multiple weather models for these coordinates. Their favorite places can be saved for quick viewing. The tool also reveals the model's simulated altitude, spatial/temporal resolution and offers advanced weather metrics viewing. Weather models available on the mobile version include GFS, RDPS, HRDPS Continental, HRDPS 1km West, GDPS, NAM, HRRR, and RAP.
Pros
- Available on App Store
- Real-time weather updates
- Numeric weather data visualization
- Raw weather data access
- Potentially professional-grade forecasts
- Selection of coordinates globally
- Model's simulated altitude
- Spatial/temporal resolution
- Advanced weather metrics
- Favorite places saving feature
- Multiple model availability
- Powered by Spot
Cons
- Lacks weekly forecasts
- No direct Apple integration
- Limited feature information
- No desktop version
- Limited data available
- Requires In-App Purchases
- Doesn't display days of week
- Ineffective topographic mapping
- Lacks cancel subscription option
- Missing data update timestamp