Forecasting

When your business decisions depend on accurate weather forecasting you can rely on Western Weather Group to provide reliable information on current and upcoming weather conditions. Western Weather Group maintains a staff of highly skilled meteorologists that use localized micro-climate knowledge and advanced computer-based tools in order to achieve the maximum level of forecast accuracy. Complementing your weather forecast is the ability to speak directly to a meteorologist, providing a sense of confidence particularly when severe weather is breaking.

Agricultural Forecasts

Agricultural forecasts from Western Weather Group are designed to maximize crop yields by providing the most detailed, site specific, accurate and useful ag-specific weather information crucial to your weather needs. Our frost/freeze forecasts are a crucial planning element for citrus, fruit, vegtables, vineyards, nursery plants or other cold sensitive crops.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Weather questions answered by seasoned meteorologists – 7 days a week, 365 days.
• Wind warning forecasts for chemical applications and planning field operations
• Reference evapotranspiration (ETo) forecasts help with the scheduling of irrigation to efficiently utilize water resources
• Growing degree day values for historical comparison of growing seasons
• Site specific forecasts for weather related parameters such as powdery mildew pressure and frost protection

Industrial Forecasts

Western Weather Group continues their commitment to environmentally-sensitive clients with a variety of forecasting solutions to help them make better operational and business decisions. Western Weather Group’s forecasts are customized to meet the individual needs of the following industrial markets:

Air Quality Forecasting
Forecasts for particulate matter and other pollutants with enough accuracy and advance notice to take action to prevent or reduce adverse effects on the environment.

Storm Water Runoff
Forecasting and consulting services to assist metropolitan areas sample surface water runoff for pollutants.

Watershed Forecasting
Weather forecasting and meteorological consulting service in support of local water district’s management plan.

Dispersion Forecasting
Dispersion forecasting to minimize the effects of agricultural waste management on urban areas.

Commercial Forecasts

Weather poses a potential impact on many businesses, both with respect to overall profitability or simply success/failure. Western Weather Group provides professional weather forecasting for a variety of industries affected by the weather.

Ski Resorts
Ski resorts that offer activities all year mainly depend on a good ski season for economic success. Indeed, the livelihoods of many people, working not only at the ski areas but in the surrounding communities as well, are dependent upon the economics of a successful winter sport season.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Extended notice of precipitation/temperatures/severe weather events allows earlier allocation of resources
• Improve public safety by anticipating dangerous weather events
• Accurate weather information for manpower scheduling

Golf Courses
Golfers look for lush fairways and manicured greens and fairways from their local courses. To reduce the cost of running sprinkler systems unnecessarily, knowing when and how much rain is going to fall can aid the greenskeeper in maintaining the health of the turf and greens.

Western Weather Group also provides reference evapotranspiration (ETo) forecasts and industrial weather systems to measure actual reference ETo for turf irrigation scheduling.

Construction, Paving, & Outside Contractors
Western Weather Group is well known by decision makers in the construction industry as a proven solution to weather information problems when it comes to planning critical outdoor work. Over the duration of a project, you could realize substantial savings by knowing when storms with high winds and heavy rains are predicted and when they will arrive at particular job sites. Foremen and supervisors can call us as often as necessary, seven days a week, for specific weather information about each job location.

KEY BENEFITS:

• Minimize concrete weather risks from rain, wind or ambient air temperature being too high or low during pouring
• Reduce the number of unplanned construction rain delays from too many wet days
• Unexpected excessive winds creating project structure delays
• Structural weather risks from excessive wind, rain or temperature

Custom Forecasts

Western Weather Group is committed to providing detailed custom weather forecasts for your specific location and weather needs. We use the latest technology to sift through all the available weather data and combine that with our experience to produce a high quality and accurate weather forecasting service. Western Weather Group’s custom forecasts are tailored to each client’s needs. The custom forecast becomes an intricate tool to make informed weather decisions for your event or business.

Certified Consulting Meteorologist

Have a challenging weather impact that requires expert testimony, event reconstruction, or consultation?

Western Weather Group is known for being accurate and dependable, providing detailed but easy to understand written reports supported by court testimony when needed to support our clients. Donald Schukraft, CEO and owner of Western Weather Group, is a Certified Consulting Meteorologist and is an expert in his field. He is available to provide consultation to attorneys and insurance professionals on weather related events.