Learn to Understand Weather Your Interactive Online Course

Meteorology step by step – flexible, practical, and for all levels: whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your existing knowledge.

🧪 Weather Lab

Play with the wind!

Wind Strength
Wind Arrows
Isobar Labels

Hemisphere

Weather Pattern

💡 Move your mouse over the map to influence the wind.

⚠️ This is a simplified simulation – deviations from reality are possible. We are continuously working on improvements 🙂

What You Will Learn

Our comprehensive course program covers all key areas of meteorology – with practical examples from alpine and maritime environments.

Meteorology Fundamentals

Understand the fundamental concepts of weather and climate

  • Atmosphere and Air Pressure
  • Temperature and Humidity
  • Wind and Air Currents
  • Weather Observation and Instruments

Weather Systems

Learn about different weather phenomena and how they form

  • High and Low Pressure Systems
  • Fronts and Precipitation
  • Thunderstorms and Storms
  • Fog and Visibility

Cloud Science

Identify, understand, and interpret all 10 cloud genera

  • The 10 Cloud Genera in Detail
  • Cloud Formation and Precipitation
  • AI-Powered Cloud Recognition

Marine Weather

Specialized knowledge for water sports and maritime applications

  • Land-Sea Breeze Circulation
  • Sea State and Wave Forecasting
  • Coastal Weather and Tides

Regional Phenomena

Local wind systems and special weather patterns in alpine and Mediterranean regions

  • Foehn and Vb Weather Patterns
  • Mediterranean Winds
  • Local Wind Systems and Thermals

Weather Forecasting

Understand and interpret weather maps and forecasts

  • Reading Weather Maps
  • Interpreting Satellite Images
  • Weather Models and Their Limitations
  • Local Weather Forecasting

Weather Apps & Tools

Digital tools for weather data and forecasts

  • Weather Apps Overview
  • Windy.com and Windy.app
  • PredictWind and Specialized Tools

Visualizations

Interactive simulations for better understanding

  • Cloud Formation
  • Thunderstorm Development
  • Wind Currents Visualized
  • and many more...

Practical Knowledge

Applying what you've learned in realistic scenarios

  • Weather Assessment for Sailing and Mountain Tours
  • Route Planning with Weather Data
  • Alpine Weather and Mountain Hazards
  • GRIB Files and Forecast Charts

Weather Course Subscription

Choose the plan that fits you: Learn flexibly with a monthly subscription or secure the entire course with a one-time purchase – no recurring costs.

Trial Lessons

Get to know the course with free trial lessons

Free

No credit card required
  • 4 Trial Lessons
  • Test interactive simulations
  • No obligation & free
🎉 Introductory Offer

Monthly

Flexible

Full access to all content, cancel monthly

CHF 19.-/month

CHF 39.--50% Introductory DiscountCancel anytime
🔥 Introductory Offer

Lifetime

One-time

Pay once, learn forever

CHF 99.-one-time

CHF 199.--50% Introductory DiscountLifetime access
  • All features from the monthly subscription
  • All current & future lessons
  • No recurring payments
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