The short version
A National Forest Service tool for modelling near-surface winds over complex terrain.
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WindNinja
A National Forest Service tool for modelling near-surface winds over complex terrain.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-09
Last seen:2026-08-09
Times seen:1
Website:ninjastorm.firelab.org
Why it caught our attention
It was recommended as an option when terrain-driven local wind error matters.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-09
“These are all good options for the US and if the one main source of error is near surface winds around complex terrain then you can also look into WindNinja from the National Forrest Service.”
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