by Steve Gifford | Mar 6, 2025 | Data
I live in Northern California, and we were largely spared by wildfires this year. Southern California was obviously not, and Canada and the East Coast of the U.S. got hit pretty hard last year. Effective wildfire smoke tracking has become a significant area of...
by Daphne Thompson | Feb 27, 2025 | Data
Millions of Americans check their phones daily for the day’s weather forecast. We plan our commutes, outfits, and activities based on these predictions. But have you ever wondered where your weather data comes from? The answer might surprise you: virtually all weather...
by Steve Gifford | Feb 20, 2025 | Data
We’ve written about using AWS Lambda in Boxer and are pretty happy with it. That said, we’ve been refining our Lambda scaling strategies as we’ve grown. If you read user articles about AWS Lambda, that’s a common refrain. Lambda is good for...
by Steve Gifford | Feb 6, 2025 | Data
Free and open data access has been a cornerstone of the US government since its beginning. Weather data access through inexpensive maps powers exploration, recreation, industry, and countless other applications. Real-time weather data access via the National Weather...
by Steve Gifford | Jan 29, 2025 | Data, Labrador
We recently enhanced our geospatial capabilities by implementing a cloud-based WCS in our Labrador rollout. This modern approach combines the power of cloud infrastructure with established OGC standards, delivering scalable access to geospatial data. Let’s...
by Steve Gifford | Dec 18, 2024 | Data
At just 2.5 years old, Wet Dog Weather proves that expanding weather tech horizons is about more than how long you’ve been around—it’s about how boldly you approach innovation. We might be young, but we’re already making waves in the meteorological...
