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Vaisala Xcast sensors

Vaisala Xcast sensors are compact, all-in-one wireless devices designed for exceptional accuracy, simple installation, and seamless operation.

Measure what matters the most

Xcast is a technology that uses local observations from Vaisala Xcast sensors for enhanced forecasting accuracy.

AtmoCast

  • Air temperature

  • Wind speed and direction​

  • Rain intensity, duration, and accumulation​

  • Relative humidity​ and dew point

  • Barometric pressure​

  • Hail​

GroundCast

  • Road temperature from multiple depths

  • Residual salt amount

  • Road state: dry/ not dry

TempCast

  • Air temperature

  • Dew point temperature

  • Road surface temperature (optional)

Install anywhere

Xcast sensors are battery-powered, meaning they can be installed virtually anywhere. No need for electricians, external power supplies, or infrastructure work.

Instantly connected

The sensors communicate wirelessly over cellular networks and are automatically integrated into your user account. Activate the sensor using your smartphone and the data starts flowing.

Maintenance-free

Operating the sensors is effortless and maintenance-free. The battery lasts for 3+ years, after which it is replaced with a new unit. Vaisala monitors device health remotely, ensuring the data flows without interruptions.

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Actionable weather insights to power your business operations

Powered by Xcast, Xweather Insight provides the measurements, forecasts, analysis, and alerts to optimize daily business operations, improve preparedness and resilience against severe weather, and enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. A go-to solution for weather-sensitive and weather-dependent industries.

Data-driven decision-making for your winter maintenance operations

Winter road maintenance requires comprehensive weather insights across your entire network, and generic forecasts fall short of effectively aiding decision-making. Enhanced with local data from Xcast sensors, Wx Horizon helps you make data-driven decisions that reduce environmental impact, target treatments correctly, and enhance road safety.