Interactive state comparison

Compare two states tonight

Forecast source cycle: Nov 2 (UTC)

Compare the supported model outlook, local window, and stated limiter for each selected state. The state samples are not a calibrated comparison of observing quality across every location.

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The existing condition category summarizes supported forecast inputs for a sampled region. It is not a probability, a statewide measurement, or a guarantee at an observing site.

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New Mexico

Model category: Good

What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.

cloud cover: window summary value 97; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).

solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).

target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).

Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).

ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).

independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).

This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.

Best window: Monday 6:00 PM MST-Tue, 5:00 AM MST

Broad forecast signal: No material limiter

View New Mexico forecast

Selected forecast sample

Colorado

Model category: Good

What the model included
Selected supporting forecast area; 22 source samples.

cloud cover: window summary value 96; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).

solar darkness: window summary value 100; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).

target-specific suitability: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).

Moon interference: window summary value 99; hourly support complete (22 of 22 selected samples).

ambient light / sky brightness: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).

independent provider agreement: window summary explicitly null; no hourly factor values (0 of 22 selected samples).

This is model-input coverage, not measured sky quality, observing success, or probability.

Best window: Monday 6:30 PM MST-Tue, 5:30 AM MST

Broad forecast signal: No material limiter

View Colorado forecast
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