Understanding Weather Apps

There are many marine weather apps. Apps are a convenient and popular way to access marine observations, wind & wave forecasts, weather radar, and prepare the most favorable route for a passage. However, not all apps are created equal.  The presentation will explain how weather forecast models work, how your weather app processes the data. and the positives and negatives of relying solely on apps. A better understanding of your weather app will improve your marine weather forecasts.

Webinar Topics

  • Weather forecast models 101
  • Using gridded forecast guidance
  • Weather routing 101
  • The features of several popular marine weather apps
  • Selecting a weather radar app
  • Several important weather-related websites

Please Note: Attendees will have access to the webinar recording until June 30, 2025.

 

Location:
On-line webinar on Zoom

When:
March 19, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (Eastern)


Registration:
$35 (includes live webinar and access to the recording until June 30, 2025.



Special Note:
This webinar is part of a 3-webinar bundle for a discounted price of just $90. Click here for more information and registration.



Please send questions regarding the presentation to Mark Thornton at Mark@LakeErieWX.com.

About The Presenter

Mark Thornton has sailed for more than 30 years and currently owns Osprey, a Mainship 34 Pilot. His interest in weather forecasting grew from his experiences cruising and racing on the Great Lakes. Mark is a 2006 graduate of the Penn State University Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting, a two-year program that develops skills in general, tropical, and severe weather forecasting.

He is the president of LakeErieWX LLC, a company dedicated to providing marine weather education and forecasting resources for recreational boaters (www.lakeeriewx.com). Mark publishes a marine weather blog and teaches basic forecasting seminars to recreational boaters during the off-season. He has served as the Race Meteorologist for the Bayview Mackinac Race since 2014. Mark is also employed as a Teaching Assistant in the Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting Program at Penn State University.