Forecasting doesn't come out of nowhere. It comes from three sources, which have coexisted since day one—even when your diary is still empty.
The three sources
- Scientific knowledge. The starting parameters for each species. With zero data of your own, this is the case.
- Data of all users. Aggregated over large areas, anonymously.
- Your diary. Your outings, in your places. As you record, the forecast becomes yours.
There is no level to unlock: the three things work together right away.
The detail that no one else has
Even the missed trips count. Knowing that in a place, in that weather, there was nothing is worth as much as a discovery: it's the "no" without which there is no chance. That's why it's worth it. score even the outings that ended badly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to record a lot of exits before it works?
No. It works from day one thanks to the science part, and it becomes more and more yours as you log your outings.
Why mark empty exits?
Because they tell the app when it's NOT the right time. This data makes the forecast reliable, and no other app uses it.
