The limitations of traditional forecasts
Traditional weather forecasts is often based on large, high-level models and can, therefore, be limited in their usefulness for farmers.
These models, which are calculated from complex mathematical models, are typically updated only once an hour. This means that forecasts are often outdated by the time they reach the farmer.
Besides, traditional weather forecasts focus on larger areas and can not predict the sudden, localized weather changes that are so crucial for field work.
For example, a traditional forecast can tell you that there will be rain in an area, but not whether there will be a heavy shower right over your field, which could have major implications for your harvesting or spraying.