By contributing today, you keep vital datasets and forecasting tools freely available to millions of learners, educators, and storm chasers. Help us empower the next generation of meteorologists with open access to research-grade weather data.
By giving to Nexlab, you keep vital weather data and analysis tools free for millions of researchers, educators, storm chasers, and hobbyists worldwide. Your support not only sustains open weather resources but also deepens your involvement with Nexlab's mission. As a token of our gratitude, each donor unlocks benefits such as:
Help us continue delivering reliable weather data and tools—completely free—by becoming a donating member. Your support ensures we can maintain infrastructure, compensate our expert team, and innovate new features. Thank you for considering a gift that benefits millions worldwide.
NexLab Weather is powered by a small, dedicated team of part-time staff members who handle everything from development to maintenance and support. Donations directly contribute to covering their time and efforts, allowing us to continue providing high-quality weather tools and keeping up with community needs.
Running a weather data platform with thousands of daily users requires reliable, high-performance servers and resources. Donations will help us maintain and scale our hosting infrastructure, ensuring data remains accessible and tools run smoothly. These funds also allow us to upgrade equipment and computing resources as needed to handle the demands of our growing community.
Beyond upkeep, donations will enable us to pursue ambitious updates and enhancements, including the full UI/UX rebrand, new tool development, and potential open-source contributions to weather data solutions. Your support keeps us innovating and empowers NexLab Weather to evolve for a broader audience.
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Preview Upcoming Features | |||
Geolocation Tools | |||
Web Alert Push Notifications | |||
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Custom Model Comparison Tool | |||
Dashboard – Unlimited Favorites | |||
Distance Measurement Tool | |||
Increased Hazards Map Refresh Frequency | |||
Dashboard – Geolocated Selection | |||
Save Data to Cloud | |||
Save Animations Locally | |||
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Full ECMWF | (verify) | true? | |
HRRR Soundings | |||
VIP Weather Alert Feed | |||
Monthly Donor Newsletter & Impact Insights |
If individual donations aren't the right fit for your organization or you're ready to make a larger impact, consider sponsoring NexLab Weather. Partner with us and have your brand seen by millions of users who rely on our free data and tools every day.
Showcase your brand across our high-traffic platform—on the site footer, data views, and sponsor page.
Work with our team to develop integrations or tools tailored to your needs, while supporting the wider community.
Featured as a key supporter in our annual impact report, on the sponsors page, and in select communications—demonstrating your commitment to open weather data.
Hear from researchers, educators, and weather enthusiasts who rely on NexLab Weather every day.
"NexLab Weather has been an invaluable resource for my research. The free access to high-quality data and tools has made a significant impact on my work."
"As a storm chaser, having reliable and up-to-date weather data is crucial. NexLab Weather provides exactly what I need, when I need it."
"The educational resources and tools available through NexLab Weather have transformed how I teach meteorology to my students."