3D area forecast

Outline an area on the map to see a GFS, RAP or HRRR forecast over it in 3D: cloud layers, winds aloft, rain and snow falling below the clouds, and the freezing level. The data is GRIB2 from NOAA, decoded in your browser.

Clouds Rain & snow Winds Freezing level Height ×10

Cloud (denser = more cover)
Rain
Snow
Freezing level
Wind kt

Drag to rotate, scroll to zoom, right-drag (or two fingers) to pan. Arrows point where the wind blows toward, at 10 m and at 925, 850, 700, 500, 300 and 250 hPa.

Winds

Level	Height	Wind	Max

Cloud layers are where the area's average cloud cover is at least 10%: FEW under 25%, SCT under 50%, BKN under 87.5%, OVC above. Heights are above ground; wind heights are above sea level.

Area forecast by hour

Valid (UTC)	Sky	Precipitation	Surface wind	850 hPa	500 hPa	Freezing level	Temperature