Where are the wind maps?
July 24, 2011 5:03 PM Subscribe
Where can I find wind forecast maps months in advance?
I intend to do some bike touring soon. Wind can be a big deal for biking. I'd like to have a vague idea of the general wind direction I'll be facing when planning trips.
I assume any forecast this far in advance would actually be average data from previous years. I know the data exists, but I can't seem to find it plotted on a map.
Right now I'm looking for Oregon & Northern California in early September, but I'd like something broader. Ideally something like a google map with some arrows drawn over it and a selector for "month/day" or at least "season."
I intend to do some bike touring soon. Wind can be a big deal for biking. I'd like to have a vague idea of the general wind direction I'll be facing when planning trips.
I assume any forecast this far in advance would actually be average data from previous years. I know the data exists, but I can't seem to find it plotted on a map.
Right now I'm looking for Oregon & Northern California in early September, but I'd like something broader. Ideally something like a google map with some arrows drawn over it and a selector for "month/day" or at least "season."
The term you may have better luck with is "prevailing wind".
Weatherunderground.com has historical information if you drill down a bit. Don't look at the exact detail of specific days but the general trend at the time of year.
posted by sammyo at 6:37 PM on July 24, 2011
Weatherunderground.com has historical information if you drill down a bit. Don't look at the exact detail of specific days but the general trend at the time of year.
posted by sammyo at 6:37 PM on July 24, 2011
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posted by dialetheia at 6:37 PM on July 24, 2011