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Product Manager

Hans Loewenheath

When there is hail, there is always lightning, because they both originate from the presence of ice in the cloud.

With new lightning data arriving in a matter of seconds, our forecasts are improved in their quality and update rates.

Xcast

Protect your solar assets with hail alerts

Turn hail from disaster to manageable risk. See how Xweather hail forecast alerts give solar operators up to 60 minutes lead time to stow before hail hits.

Solving solar energy’s multi-million dollar hail problem 

 Hailstones the size of baseballs slam into solar panels at 50 miles per hour, shattering millions of dollars in clean energy infrastructure in minutes. This isn't weather—it's an industry crisis. 

This one hits hard: Solving solar energy’s multi-million dollar hail problem 

Learn how to protect your high-value assets with early warning hail alerts powered by Xweather Protect.

How to set up hail forecast alerts

How to set up hail forecast alerts in Xweather Protect

Head of Automotive

Lasse Lumiaho

Road weather EV range

Ready to build weather-aware vehicles?

Environmental intelligence is evolving beyond rain radar to create vehicles that understand road conditions and adapt for optimal safety and efficiency.

Beyond rain radar: The future of intelligent navigation 

Marketing Manager

Anastasia Manner

“We couldn’t afford $200,000 for some of the larger solutions. RoadAI gave us the data we needed without breaking the budget.” 

"There were so many different ways you could pull the data—it was overwhelming in a good way,” 

“Without RoadAI, I wouldn’t have been able to make the plan. The data’s not just granular—it’s trustworthy and consistent.” 

Fireside chat: How Lauderdale County used RoadAI for pavement planning

Watch on-demand demo

Faced with aging infrastructure, subjective road selection, and limited funding, Lauderdale County, TN, chose RoadAI to reboot its resurfacing strategy.

Lauderdale County, TN, relies on RoadAI 

Without formal pavement or signage data, Lauderdale County lacked a foundation for data-driven planning. RoadAI changed that—bringing structure, precision, and accountability to every mile.

Lauderdale County relied on RoadAI to modernize its road maintenance practices 

General Manager, WeatherDesk & ClimateDesk

Travis Hartman

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AI and machine learning are making waves in the field, but is this truly a revolution or just a passing trend? 

The AI forecasting boom: What’s hype and what’s real

It takes experience and tradecraft to know the difference between hype and real, proven potential of AI in weather forecasting.

The AI forecasting boom:  What’s hype, what’s real, and what’s next 

Meteorologist & Sales Manager, Vaisala Xweather

Eric Faulkner

"Multiple city employees that live in neighbourhood communities have asked how we are so successful while reducing salt use."

Wx Horizon for cities & municipalities

Road salt’s environmental impact is under the spotlight—now’s the time to make a change.

With road salt alternatives gaining traction across North America, it’s clear that safer, smarter options are not just possible—they’re already in use.

Time to talk road salt alternatives

As municipalities reflect on what worked and what didn’t, many are re-evaluating their approach to winter maintenance.

It's time to talk road salt alternatives

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Lee Huffman

Weather API - Supported places

Get clear on activity-specific weather impacts with the /impacts endpoint and the Phrases API, our natural language weather API.

Navigate weather risks with /impacts and the Phrases API

Gain clarity on weather impacts for specific activities with two data-packed features of the Weather API and Maps subscriptions.

Navigate weather risks with the impacts endpoint and Phrases API

Sales Manager, Xweather Roads solutions

Nicole Parker

Now – if ever – is the time organizations embrace more agile maintenance planning strategies and technologies. 

Changing climate calls for changes in road management

Now – if ever – is the time for organizations to embrace more agile road maintenance planning strategies and technologies.

Changing climate calls for changes in road infrastructure management

Head of Vaisala Xweather

Samuli Hänninen

The recently acquired WeatherDesk business is now fully integrated into Vaisala Xweather.

WeatherDesk now part of Xweather

For many businesses, weather is just another factor in daily operations—until heavy winds hit.

When the wind blows: The growing threat to businesses

High winds aren’t just a concern for coastal regions or tornado-prone areas; they pose a serious threat across industries and geographies, making proactive preparation essential.

Bringing hyperlocal weather data to the City of Helsinki

How much energy can a building save with a hyperlocal weather forecast? We found out.

Vaisala Xweather’s pilot reveals how hyperlocal weather forecasts can drive smarter, more efficient buildings.

Weather-driven energy efficiency: What have we learned?

The pilot uncovered key insights into the potential—and challenges—of real-time weather-driven energy optimization.

Turning forecasts into savings: What we learned about weather-driven energy efficiency

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