<![CDATA[Observations vs Forecast is broken -- at least for me?!]]>I've used this feature in the past (a few years ago.) It appears that at the very least, the UI has changed significantly since the instructions were written ( https://community.windy.com/topic/9425/how-to-use-the-observation-vs-forecast-feature. )

Anomalies I am observing, and a few questions/suggestions:

A) Select Reported Wind and a model.

  • Most stations disappear (ie almost ALL) Even though they have plenty of wind reporting.
  • Stations not reporting a current non-zero windspeed disappear. BUG?
  • CANNOT select a time frame
  • No comparison(s) show up

Much preferred the UI where all models are graphed. Oh well.

Suggestion/Question
B) I would LOVE it if we could compare much more than reported wind speed!

  • Temperature of course
  • But even more, for where we live (7000 ft in Colorado USA)... precipitation! Both rainfall and SNOW. Who is accurate about snow?

Suggestion/Question
C) Without information re the prediction timeframe, this feature is almost useless. Example: the HRRR model is updated SO frequently for the near future, that of course at TOBS (Time Of Observation) it is "correct". A real example:

  • Last night we had ~~ 8.5-9 inches of snow.
  • Yesterday noon, HRRR was predicting a total of ~~2.5 inches in the following 24 hours. All other models ranged 4.5 to 9-10 inches.
  • Over the 24 hr timeframe, HRRR "predictions" kept changing. What a surprise (not): the "predictions" at TOBS were about right.

Same is true for other models. So...

Suggestion: add a dial to the feature, allowing the user to select how far in advance the models should be evaluated. Perhaps a 24 or 36 hour default?

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A) Select Reported Wind and a model.

  • Most stations disappear (ie almost ALL) Even though they have plenty of wind reporting.
  • Stations not reporting a current non-zero windspeed disappear. BUG?
  • CANNOT select a time frame
  • No comparison(s) show up

Much preferred the UI where all models are graphed. Oh well.

Selecting Reported wind I get these weather stations in Colorado.

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You said “most disappear”… compared to what number ?
Selecting Reported temperature display the same weather stations.

Then you just need to select a weather station and Observation vs forecast.

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By the way, since the 2019 article you are referring to, the way this feature is used has changed.

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