An app such as The Weather Network app, WeatherUnderground or AccuWeather will tell you the temperature but also give you a “feels like” number, which can be the difference between no arm warmers on a very humid day or packing a shell on very windy days. Getting dressed for a ride (if it’s not the middle of the summer) is not an easy task. The Weather Network app, WeatherUnderground and AccuWeather also have radars, though the WeatherCan app will tend to be slightly more accurate. The map is available on the WeatherCan app (where you can change the prediction to three hours ahead in the settings). Chance of precipitation (COP) is defined by Environment Canada as “The chance that measurable precipitation (0.2 mm of rain or 0.2 cm of snow) will fall on any random point of the forecast region during the forecast period.” Particularly if your ride will take you outside of your area, it’s best to look at a weather radar, rather than POP or COP, to see if you’ll encounter rain.Įnvironment Canada’s Weather Radar locates precipitation, calculates its motion, and estimate its type. Probability of precipitation (POP) sometimes won’t tell the whole story. These apps will help you with your quest for weather accuracy and the (often futile) search for the perfect amount of layers. Whether it’s figuring out if they can ride after work or refreshing an app before bed (hoping that the rain will pass before an early morning ride), cyclists are always on the lookout for the most accurate meteorological information. Cyclists spend quite a bit more time than the general public staring at the hour-by-hour weather forecast.
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