How are cloud maps on CloudFreeNight generated?

[jasonm]

Hi

AFAIK BOM doesn't produce cloud maps, but how does CFN generate the forecast maps? https://www.cloudfreenight.com/map.view

Thanks

[wastro]

The ACCESS model forecast data are downloaded from a BoM server and the map images are created from this raw data. For more detail check the F.A.Q. entry "How does the Cloud Free Night service operate?".

[tempestwizz]

Not answering your question directly but, I have app called Earth 3D. I think it’s free. It’s a weather app, and produces a range of maps that includes cloud cover and at various levels. It also provides a reply and prediction of available maps.
I don’t know where it gets it’s info from, but seems to work for me in Laos.