CSSL Weather Intelligence Update (v2026.11.06): Units, Colours, and the NAM
What's New?
The major changes in this release are summarized below:
WOOF-NAM Model Integration: Integrated the WOOF-NAM numerical weather prediction model, provided by Recast Systems, into CSSL Weather Intelligence. The model includes 66 available fields, 34 of which are post-processed by CSSL, providing users with additional guidance for forecasting and analysis.
Customizable Units: Added the ability to customize measurement units through the Settings menu, allowing users to configure how weather variables are displayed to better suit their preferences and workflows.
Improved Field Colour Maps: Updated and refined colour maps across model fields to improve visualization, readability, and consistency when interpreting meteorological data.
Nowcasting Improvements: Addressed several bugs and made general improvements to the Nowcasting tools to enhance reliability and provide a smoother user experience.
REMINDER: Accounts and Beta Access
To access the full range of CSSL Weather Intelligence features, an account is now required. Accounts are currently free of charge, and we intend to keep access as open as possible. However, as the platform grows, the cost of maintaining the servers and infrastructure required to provide these services may mean that a small fee could be introduced in the future.
For now, we are inviting users to sign up as beta testers and help us evaluate the new platform. Beta testers will have free access to the full suite of features and will have an opportunity to provide feedback as we continue to improve CSSL Weather Intelligence.
While beta testers will have full access to all features of CSSL Weather Intelligence, access to the platform does not include permission for commercial use. The data, tools, and services provided through CSSL Weather Intelligence are intended for research, education, operational, and personal use. Commercial use, including using the platform or its data as part of a paid service or commercial product, is not currently permitted without prior written permission from the Northern Mesonet Project. Please reach out to us at nmp@uwo.ca if you're interested in a commercial licensing agreement.
This release represents a significant step forward for the platform, but it is still actively being developed. We welcome feedback on bugs, usability, data availability, and new features that would make CSSL Weather Intelligence more useful for research, forecasting, severe weather analysis, and general weather monitoring.
