Rob Hawley Weather Page
San Jose
Satellite
Note: Goes 17 is being replaced by Goes 18. During August 22 the image used for "Goes West" may flip back and forth. If one of the links does not work then go directly to All Satellite
This is a composite image that is only useful at night.
One can use it to distinguish fog from clouds. Fog appears aqua. Anything reddish or whitish is a thick cloud. Clear ground appears tan or bluish.
Weather Models
Jet Stream
U of Washington Graphic Loops Warning: These are multi-Megabyte files
12 hour NWS Forecast
Aviation
Both Astronomers and Pilots care about accurate predictions of clouds. Since aviation has a greater economic benefit, Pilots get better weather forecasts.
| SJC (San Jose) | Current Conditions | Terminal Forecast |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas | Current Conditions | Terminal Forecast |
| SFO | Current Conditions | Terminal Forecast |
Warning: Salinas does not report clouds over 12,000 ft.