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Understanding Weather Predictions

Colors & Interpretation

What do the colors at the bottom of thermals represent?

This is a new feature that indicates the strength of upward thermal currents.

• The redder the color, the stronger the thermals.

What do the colors in the wind/altitude graph mean?

• Shades of yellow represent atmospheric instability: the darker the yellow, the more unstable the air.
• Gray indicates the presence of clouds at different altitudes, with varying intensity depending on their thickness.

Shear & Other Weather Indicators

What does shear mean?

Shear is a subjective indicator that evaluates the ratio between thermal speed and wind speed. It helps estimate whether the lift will be smooth and pleasant or turbulent and choppy.

A green color (higher value) indicates the presence of thermals with little wind, resulting in more stable and comfortable lift conditions.

Help & Documentation

Where can I find a help file?

We are currently working on a comprehensive guide that will explain everything in detail. It’s a work in progress.

In the meantime, you can find useful resources online—many experienced pilots have already published videos explaining how to use the tool. A quick internet search should help! 😊