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Real-time lightning detection and forecast-based alerts give crews time to clear the area and secure equipment before a storm reaches the site.
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Mining
Weather intelligence for mining operations
Real-time lightning detection, on-site weather monitoring, and site-specific forecasts to protect crews and keep production moving.
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Weather & mining
Weather intelligence for pit safety and operational continuity
Lightning threatens crews and blasting operations. Heavy rain floods pits and haul roads. Wind disrupts hauling and blasting. Heat stress raises the risk of accidents.
Managing these risks requires accurate forecasts for the mine and its surroundings. But many mines sit in remote locations, hundreds of kilometers from the nearest weather station, and traditional weather models are only as good as the observations that feed them.
Xweather brings real-time lightning detection, on-site weather measurements, and site-specific forecasts purpose-built for suspend-and-resume decisions at the pit. Collectively, that means fewer false alarms, more lead time to prepare for real hazards, and less unplanned, costly downtime.
Lightning and severe weather safety
Real-time lightning detection and forecast-based alerts tell crews exactly when to clear the pit and when it's safe to resume, with configurable alert distances and tiered alarm levels for every site, including exploration camps.
Site-specific weather forecasts
Precipitation, wind, and visibility forecasts localized to the site, from short-term nowcasts to multi-day outlooks, support improved scheduling for blasting, hauling, and maintenance.
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On-site measurements and alerts
On-site Vaisala sensors measure rain, wind, temperature, and visibility, with configurable threshold triggers that feed into the alerting system.
Access road condition monitoring
AI-based road surveys detect and track the deterioration of haul roads and access routes, using the same systematic approach validated by public road agencies.
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40% of Fortune 100 rely on Xweather
Impact
How weather intelligence changes mining operations
Lightning is the most acute risk to people on site. Heavy rain, high winds, and extreme heat drive most weather-related production losses. Xweather addresses both with hyperlocal forecasts and severe weather alerts.
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Accurate risk forecasts cut false alarms and unplanned delays. All-clear notifications let operations resume the moment it's safe, avoiding unnecessary downtime.
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Site-specific forecasts for rain, wind, and heat give operations teams the confidence to set blasting schedules, haul restrictions, and shift plans days ahead.
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One system standardizes safety protocols, giving leadership a single, company-wide view of weather threats, alerts, and downtime across every site.
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Partner
Mine safety and EHS team
Challenge
Lightning threatens crews and blasting operations with little warning, and in-pit cell coverage is often too poor for app-based alerts to reach anyone in time.
Solution
Xweather Protect delivers real-time lightning detection and forecast alerts with configurable alert zones, clear times, and contact lists. Tiered alerts trigger email, SMS, and on-site warning systems.
Impact
Fewer weather-related safety incidents and near-misses
Operations stop and resume based on real-time data
Consistent safety response across every site
Related products
Core use case
Global lightning detection built for safety-critical decisions
The Xweather Lightning Network detects, locates, and reports lightning events anywhere on Earth in just 15 seconds. In practical terms, that means even at the minimum safe alerting distance of 5 kilometers (3 miles), you'll get the alert before you hear the thunder.
99.9 %
of thunderstorms detected worldwide
60 minutes
lightning forecast lead time for approaching storms
15 seconds
latency from lightning to alert
2 + billion
lightning events detected annually
Offering
Xweather Protect
Real-time lightning detection and severe weather alerting for every site. Configurable alerts, all-clear notifications, and post-storm reporting. Add on-site sensors for real-time measurement and site-specific forecasts.
Weather API — Lightning endpoints
Real-time, historical, and forecast lightning data from dedicated endpoints, built on a global lightning network with 40+ years of operational history. Integrates into dispatch systems, safety dashboards, or internal alerting tools.
Weather API
Precipitation, wind, visibility, and severe-weather data from a single API for teams building weather intelligence into operations, planning, or dispatch platforms.
RoadAI
Monitor and classify the condition of mine access roads with a smartphone and RoadAI. Access geolocated video recordings with condition ratings for each five-meter segment and produce work orders for maintenance crews.
Weather intelligence for mining operations
Lightning alerts protect crews on the pit floor. Forecasts keep hauling and blasting on schedule. Xweather gives mining operations the intelligence to make earlier, more confident calls on every site they run.
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