Introduction to WeatherNext 3
WeatherNext 3 is an hourly, high-resolution AI weather forecasting experience. This documentation explains what the model produces, how to explore a forecast here, and how plans and forecast credits work.
If you want the background first, read What is WeatherNext 3? and then come back for the operational detail. This site is an independent third-party experience built around WeatherNext 3 capabilities.
What WeatherNext 3 produces
WeatherNext 3 is built to generate forecasts every hour of the day, every day of the year, and to expose local weather variables at a resolution that is useful for real decisions.
| Variable group | What you get | Typical questions |
|---|---|---|
| Precipitation | Rain and snow timing, intensity, and movement | When does the rain band arrive? |
| Surface temperature | Targeted temperature at 5 km | How warm will the afternoon get? |
| Humidity | Local moisture levels read alongside temperature | Will the air dry out overnight? |
| Wind | Speed and direction for energy and logistics planning | Is the wind window usable? |
| Radiation and cloud cover | Solar-relevant inputs for production planning | How much sunlight reaches the site? |
| Tropical systems | Global forecast layers for large-scale events | Where is the system tracking? |
Temperature and humidity are resolved at 5 km, and other surface variables are provided at 10 km. Forecasts are refreshed every hour, so fast-changing conditions such as convective rain, snow bands, and shifting wind are visible without waiting for the next daily model cycle.
Getting started
- Choose a location. Enter a city, region, or operational area. Coordinates and place names are both accepted.
- Select variables. Pick the variables that match your decision, such as precipitation, temperature, humidity, wind, radiation, or cloud cover.
- Describe your decision. Add the question, the time horizon, and any operational context. The more specific the question, the more focused the answer.
- Explore the forecast. Generate a weather-focused conversation and work through the conditions that matter to you.
The full walkthrough, including worked examples for energy and field operations, is in How to use WeatherNext 3.
Reading a forecast responsibly
- Treat every forecast as a probability distribution, not a promise. Hourly updates help you see how the distribution shifts over time.
- Compare the hourly progression instead of a single timestamp. A rain band that moves by two hours still changes the decision.
- Use local variables together. Temperature alone rarely explains road ice, crop stress, or turbine icing; humidity, wind, and radiation fill in the rest.
- For safety-critical decisions, always keep official national weather service warnings in the loop.
Plans and forecast credits
Every plan includes forecast credits that renew each month. Credits are consumed as you generate forecasts and conversations, so a plan maps directly to how much exploration you do.
| Plan | Monthly credits | Built for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Entry level | Exploring global forecasts and light analysis |
| Pro | Higher monthly allocation | Regular operational and planning work |
| Studio | Highest allocation | Teams running many locations or scenarios |
See pricing for current prices, annual discounts, and what each tier unlocks.
Accessing forecast data programmatically
If you want to move from manual exploration to automated workflows, read WeatherNext 3 API and data access for how teams typically request forecast fields for a location and time range, and what to consider before wiring forecasts into a production system.
Guides
- What is WeatherNext 3?
- How to use WeatherNext 3
- WeatherNext 3 app and download
- WeatherNext 3 vs WeatherNext 2
- WeatherNext 3 API and data access
Frequently asked questions
How often are forecasts updated?
WeatherNext 3 is designed around hourly forecast generation, so new output is available throughout the day rather than once per model cycle.
Which variables are available at 5 km?
Targeted temperature and humidity outputs are available at 5 km, while other surface variables such as wind, precipitation, radiation, and cloud cover are provided at 10 km.
Do I need my own model or compute?
No. The point of exploring WeatherNext 3 here is to use high-resolution forecasts without setting up and operating a forecasting model yourself.