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Weather Integration
Plan your field service operations with real-time weather data. See forecasts on your schedule and capture weather conditions during visits for reporting.
Why Weather Matters
Weather directly impacts field service work:
- Scheduling - Avoid booking outdoor work on rainy days
- Safety - Protect crews from extreme heat or storms
- Quality - Some services (lawn care, painting, pool chemicals) need dry conditions
- Reporting - Track how weather affected job completion
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Schedule weather | See temperature and rain probability on calendar days |
| Location-based | Weather forecast based on your scheduled visit locations |
| Auto-geocoding | Addresses automatically converted to GPS coordinates |
| Visit conditions | Weather automatically captured when visits start |
| Historical data | Weather conditions stored with visits for reporting |
How It Works
Schedule Weather
When you view your schedule, YardPilot shows:
- Temperature - High temperature for each day (Celsius)
- Rain probability - Chance of precipitation as a percentage
- Weather icon - Quick visual indicator (sunny, cloudy, rainy)
Weather is calculated based on:
- The average location of visits scheduled that day
- Falling back to your company address if no visits are scheduled
- Falling back to your first property if company address isn't set
No Setup Required
Addresses are automatically converted to GPS coordinates when you save properties or update your company details. Weather just works!
Visit Weather Capture
When a visit is started, YardPilot automatically records:
- Temperature at the property location
- Precipitation (if any)
- Wind direction and speed
- General conditions (sunny, cloudy, etc.)
This data is stored with the visit for reporting and analysis.
In This Section
- Schedule Weather - View forecasts on your calendar
- Visit Weather Data - Weather captured during visits
Data Source
YardPilot uses WeatherAPI.com for weather data:
- 7-day forecast available on schedule
- Current conditions captured at visit start
- Australian coverage with accurate local data
- Updates every 15 minutes for current conditions
Accuracy Note
Weather forecasts are predictions and may not always be accurate. Use them as a planning guide, not a guarantee. Always check conditions on the day of service for critical decisions.
Pro Tip
Check the schedule weather the day before to proactively contact customers about potential reschedules for weather-sensitive services.
Permissions
| Role | View Schedule Weather | View Visit Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Yes | Yes |
| Admin | Yes | Yes |
| Office | Yes | Yes |
| Field | Yes | Yes |
Weather data is visible to all team members to help with planning and awareness.
Related
- Weather Adjustments - Adjust rosters when weather disrupts schedules
- Scheduling Visits - Plan visits effectively