Three separate ways to view the same forecast are available; the daily forecast for the next 15 days, the 72 hour forecast shown in hourly format and the 24 hour graph.
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Local Forecasts provide hourly and daily forecasts for 2500 locations. These forecasts are frequently updated to provide you with the latest weather information throughout the day.
The Summary page is available only in the Pavement Forecast,
Transportation, Airport Operations and Alberta editions of MxVision
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The forecast summary is provided.
A 24 hour forecast is presented in three hour intervals. One segment of observed data is provided. Move between the Table and Graphs view by clicking the tab. The 24 hours of data provided will also include your threshold parameters.
To enlarge one of the graphics, click it with your cursor. Select the Back button to return to the Summary page from the selected graphic.
Note: Graphics are only shown in °F.
The data available in the 15 Day local forecast is determined
by edition. Not all data is available in all editions of MxVision
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The 15 Day forecast provides one day of observed data and fifteen days of forecast data. The first 3 days (72 hours) of the forecast data are updated hourly. The remaining days are updated several times a day. For a more detailed forecast of today's outlook view the Hourly Forecast for your location.
Click the Local Forecast Menu option and select 15 Day.
Select a custom location or use the Map icon.
View the 15 Day forecast and yesterday's observed data.
The first day of the15 Day forecast provides an outlook for the rest of the day - from this hour forward, rather than the entire midnight to midnight period (which could include past events). This “looking forward only” approach is useful especially when precipitation is in the forecast.
Note: The low and high temperatures of both actual and feels like represent the daily (midnight to midnight) low/high forecast or observation. It will be the observed low and/or high if it has already occurred, and the forecasted low and/or high if it has not yet reached the expected extreme.
At 7am (shown above) the weather condition showed "All day Snow Likely"
with an accumulation of 7-10 inches.
By 4pm (shown above) the weather condition was updated to "PM Snow Likely" for the Rest of Tuesday. The amount of snow in the forecast has also been updated. This is because only the amount of precipitation yet to fall during the Rest of Tuesday is shown in the graphic. The hourly forecast is available for a more detailed hour by hour view.
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Condition |
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Date |
The local date (24 hour midnight to midnight) of the forecast. Note: The first day of the15 Day forecast provides an outlook for the rest of the day - from this hour forward, rather than the entire midnight to midnight period. |
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Weather Condition |
The icon depicting forecast weather conditions. |
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Weather |
The forecast weather conditions. |
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Temperature Low |
The lowest temperature forecast within the 24 hour midnight to midnight period. Shown in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Note: When viewing the first day (or Rest of Day) in the forecast table it is possible that the low temperature has already been met and is therefore an observation rather than a forecast. |
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Temperature High |
The highest temperature forecast within the 24 hour midnight to midnight period. Shown in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Note: When viewing the first day (or Rest of Day) in the forecast table it is possible that the high temperature has already been met and is therefore an observation rather than a forecast. |
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Feels Like Low |
The coolest Feels Like Temperature expected, in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The current heat index is used if over 70°F (21°C) or wind chill if below 50°F (10°C). Note: When viewing the first day (or Rest of Day) in the forecast table it is possible that the low temperature has already been met and is therefore an observation rather than a forecast. |
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Feels Like High |
The warmest Feels Like Temperature expected, shown in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The current heat index is used if over 70°F (21°C) or wind chill if below 50°F (10°C). Note: When viewing the first day (or Rest of Day) in the forecast table it is possible that the high temperature has already been met and is therefore an observation rather than a forecast. |
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Wet Bulb Low |
The lowest Wet Bulb temperature forecast within the 24 hour midnight to midnight period. Available in the Sports, and Turf editions. |
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Wet Bulb High |
The highest Wet Bulb temperature forecast within the 24 hour midnight to midnight period. Available in the Sports, and Turf editions. |
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Dew Point |
The absolute temperature at which the air can no longer hold all of its water vapor, causing condensation into liquid water. |
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Humidity |
The amount of water vapor in the air, shown as a percentage. |
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Wind Speed |
Wind Speed is indicated in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The Wind Energy Edition may use meters per second (m/s) and the Airport Operations Edition may use knots (kts). |
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Precip Chance |
The likelihood that precipitation will occur, shown as a percentage. |
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Precip Amount - Rain |
The amount of rain measured in inches (in) or millimeters (mm) yet to fall in a given 24 hour midnight to midnight period. |
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Precip Amount - Snow |
S - The amount of snow yet to fall in a given 24 hour midnight to midnight period. Snow is measured in inches (in) or centimeters (cm). |
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Precip Amount - Liquid |
L - The liquid equivalent of said snow, measured in inches (in) or millimeters (mm). |
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Evapotranspiration |
The sum of evaporation and plant transpiration from the earth's land surface to atmosphere measured daily. |
The hourly forecast includes 12 hours of observed conditions and 72 hours forecast data. The forecast will include your threshold parameters.
Select the Local Forecast Menu option and select Hourly.
Select a custom location or use the Map icon.
View the Hourly forecast and 12 hours of observed data.
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Condition |
Definition |
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Hour |
The local time of the observation. |
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Weather Condition |
The icon depicting forecast weather conditions. |
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Weather |
The forecast weather conditions. |
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Temperature |
Current temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
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Feels Like |
Perceived temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. The current heat index is used if over 70°F (21°C) or wind chill if below 50°F (10°C). |
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Wet Bulb |
A measure of perceived heat which predicts the likelihood of heat stress. Fahrenheit or Celsius. Available in the Sports, and Turf editions. |
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Wind Direction |
The Wind Direction indicates the cardinal direction from which the wind originates. |
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Wind Speed/Gusts |
Wind Speed is indicated in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). The Wind Energy Edition may use meters per second (m/s) and the Airport Operations Edition may use knots (kts). |
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Dew Point |
The absolute temperature at which the air can no longer hold all of its water vapor, causing condensation into liquid water. |
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Humidity |
The amount of water vapor in the air, shown as a percentage. |
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Precip Chance |
The likelihood that precipitation will occur, shown as a percentage. |
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Precip Type |
The type of precipitation expected to occur. When snow is in the forecast it is further diagnosed as Wet, NRM (Normal) or Dry. |
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Precip Amount - Rain |
The amount of rain measured in inches (in) or millimeters (mm) expected to fall by the end of a three hour period. |
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Precip Amount - Snow
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S - The amount of snow expected to fall by the end of a
three hour period. Snow is measured in inches (in) or centimeters (cm). NRM = Temperature Forecast during the snow event is 19-26
Dry = Temperature Forecast during the snow event is <19
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Precip Amount - Liquid |
L - The liquid equivalent of said snow, measured in inches (in) or millimeters (mm). |
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24 Hr Snow Accumulation |
Expected snow accumulation at the end of each hour as determined by current forecast measured in inches (in) or centimeters (cm). Available for the first 24 hours of the forecast. Available only in the Pavement Forecast Transportation, Airport Operations and Alberta editions. |
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Blowing Snow Potential |
Refers to observed and forecast surface snow which may cause pavement hazards. Snow which is currently falling is not taken into consideration. Available only in the Pavement Forecast Transportation, Airport Operations and Alberta editions. |
RWIS pavement and bridge deck or runway observed
conditions, where available, are also provided for up to the past 12 hours
within the Hourly Forecast.
Not all hourly forecast data is available in all editions of MxVision
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RoadCast
Your RoadCast
RoadCast
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24 Hr Snow Accumulation Blowing Snow Potential Pavement, Runway and Bridge Deck Temperature Pavement, Runway and Bridge Deck Frost Potential Treatment Recommendations from FHWA Customizable Treatment Recommendations Custom atmospheric forecasts for RoadCast locations |
Note: Blowing Snow Potential refers to observed and forecast surface snow which may cause pavement hazards. Snow which is currently falling is not taken into consideration in the Blowing Snow Potential forecast.
Your RoadCast
Select the Local Forecast Menu option.
Click the Hourly submenu option.
Select a RoadCast
All of your RoadCast
Note: When an RWIS site is associated with a RoadCast point,
observed data may also be available in the table. However, not all RoadCast
points are associated with an RWIS site and vice versa.
If road conditions warrant action within the next 24 hour period, an orange snowplow will appear in the Treatment Recommendation row. Click the icon to view the recommendations.
RoadCast
Treatment recommendations include snowplow icons which appear when conditions justify pavement or runway treatment. Click the snowplow icon to view the treatment recommendations. When the forecast conditions have changed sufficiently to warrant an alteration in treatment recommendations the snowplow icon changes from orange to red. If conditions do not justify pavement or runway treatment no snowplow icon will be shown. Custom Treatment Plans can be created under the Settings Menu. Click the snowplow icon to view the treatment recommendations.
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Bridge Temperature |
Forecast bridge temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Available only in the Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions. |
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Road Temperature |
Forecast road temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Available only in the Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions. |
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Runway Temperature |
Forecast runway temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Available only in the Airport Operations Edition. |
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Pavement Condition |
Forecast condition of road surfaces (parameters vary by location). Available only in the Alberta Edition. |
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Bridge Frost Potential |
Potential for frost on bridge decks (low, moderate, high). Available only in the Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions. |
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Road Frost Potential |
Potential for frost on roads (low, moderate, high). Available only in the Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions. |
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Runway Frost Potential |
Potential for frost on runways (low, moderate, high). Available only in the Airport Operations Edition. |
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Treatment recommendations from FHWA |
Industry standard recommendations for the treatment of pavement in adverse weather conditions. |
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Customizable Treatment Recommendations |
Custom treatment plan for pavement management in adverse weather conditions. |
Users of the Pavement Forecast, Airport Operations and Alberta editions will receive 12 hours of observed data in addition to the 24 hour forecast.
Graphs will include your threshold parameters.
Select the Local Forecast Menu option and click Graphs.
Select a custom location or use the Map icon.
Check mark the graphs of interest from Meteogram
Settings.
Click Save Settings to save the current meteogram list. The next time you view the graphs the saved list will load with current data.
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Parameter |
Edition Available |
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Definition |
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Air Temperature |
All |
Line |
Forecast temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
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Wet Bulb Temperature |
Sports and Turf editions |
Line |
Forecast wet bulb temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
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Dew Point |
All |
Line |
Forecast dew point temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
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Wind Speed / Gusts |
All |
Line |
Forecast sustained wind speed and forecast wind gusts in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Wind depicted in meters per second (m/s) is available in the Wind Energy Edition. Wind depicted in knots (kts) is available in the Airport Operations Edition. |
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Blowing Snow Potential |
All |
Bar |
Likelihood of blowing snow (low, medium, high). Refers to observed and forecast surface snow which may cause pavement hazards. Snow which is currently falling is not taken into consideration in the Blowing Snow Potential forecast. |
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Precipitation Probability |
All |
Bar |
Forecast chance of precipitation. |
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Precipitation Type Probability |
All |
Bar |
Probability of each of the three precipitation types (rain, snow, ice). |
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Precipitation Amount |
All |
Line |
Forecast amount of precipitation in hundredths of inches (in) or millimeters (mm). |
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24 Hr Total Snow Accumulation |
All |
Line |
Forecast snow accumulation amount in inches (in) or centimeters (cm). |
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Road Temperature |
Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions |
Line |
Forecast road temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
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Bridge Deck Temperature |
Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions |
Line |
Forecast bridge deck temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
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Runway Temperature |
Airport Operations Edition |
Line |
Forecast runway temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
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Road and Bridge Frost Potential |
Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions |
Bar |
Potential for frost on either bridge decks or roads (low, moderate, high). |
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Runway Frost Potential |
Airport Operations Edition |
Bar |
Potential for frost on runways (low, moderate, high). |
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Road Temperature and Dew Point |
Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions |
Line |
Forecast of both road temperature and dew point as separate lines in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Uses threshold for Road Temperature. |
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Bridge Temperature and Dew Point |
Pavement Forecast Transportation and Alberta editions |
Line |
Forecasts of both bridge deck temperature and dew point as separate lines in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Uses threshold for Bridge Deck Temperature. |
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Runway Temperature and Dew Point |
Airport Operations Edition |
Line |
Forecast of both runway temperature and dew point as separate lines in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. Uses threshold for Runway Temperature. |
View animated forecasts to better visualize when and where selected weather conditions will occur. Access a variety of weather conditions including precipitation, snow, ice and wind. Animation data is always shown in English units.
Select the Local Forecast Menu option and choose Animations.
Select one of the thumbnails to view the graphic.
Click the Play icon to view the animation.
The Path graphics provide an animated picture of snow versus rain versus ice over the next 72 hours. Each frame displays the precipitation in inches expected within the next three hours. Accumulation graphics show the totals expected at the end of the 72 hour period.
