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# Area Weather

The V360 platform provides a quick, visual overview of key weather conditions using model-driven graphics such as wind, visibility, ceilings, and other parameters critical to low altitude aviation and automated systems. These tiles are designed to surface the most relevant information at a glance while maintaining consistency with other data sources. By translating forecast model data into clear, intuitive visuals, the Area Weather graphics help users quickly assess conditions and support faster, more informed operational decisions.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Expand the <mark style="color:blue;">**Area Weather menu**</mark> by clicking on it on the left side of the screen.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Toggle between the <mark style="color:blue;">**available parameters**</mark>:

* Cloud Ceiling
* Visibility
* Temperature
* Surface Winds
* 250ft (80m) Winds
* Surface Wind Gusts
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}

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Use the legend on the right side to interpret the selected data set.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Click anywhere on the map to get readout of the data from that point.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen to control the point in time or press the play icon to loop the frames.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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