What is Forecaster's Edge?
Forecaster's Edge is a web application that helps disc golfers find the best nearby courses based on weather conditions.
Instead of guessing which course will have the most pleasant weather, you can see all nearby courses ranked by their weather scores.
π€οΈ Weather Scoring
The weather score ranges from 1 to 10, where 10 represents perfect disc golf weather and 1 represents terrible conditions.
- Precipitation: Lower scores for higher chance of rain and greater precipitation amounts
- Temperature: Optimal range is 45-82Β°F; scores decrease for extreme temperatures
- Wind: Penalties for wind speeds above 25 mph that affect disc flight
- Time-based: Calculates weather for your selected start time over a 3-hour round
π Location Input
Enter your location in one of these formats:
- ZIP Code: 12345
- Coordinates: 40.7128, -74.0060
- Auto-location: Click "Use My Location" to get your current position
ποΈ Course Data
The app includes disc golf courses across the USA with at least 18 holes.
Courses are sorted by distance from your location and ranked by weather conditions.
π Time Zones
Weather forecasts are calculated in each course's local timezone. This means if you're viewing courses across multiple time zones,
each score represents the weather at the selected time in that course's local time.
πΊοΈ Interactive Features
- Interactive Map: View courses on a map with color-coded weather scores
- Radar Charts: Click any course pin to see detailed weather breakdowns
- Sortable List: Sort courses by distance, weather score, or number of holes
- Dark Mode: Automatically adapts to your system's light/dark preference
- Mobile Responsive: Works great on phones, tablets, and desktop
π― How to Use
- Enter your location or use auto-location
- Select your preferred start time
- View courses on the map or in the sidebar list
- Click course pins for detailed weather information
- Choose the course with the best weather score!