Reports & planning

Using the postcode-based three-day forecast

The Weather Productivity Board automatically uses the dealership postcode to find the location and display a compact three-day forecast.

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The Weather Productivity Board automatically uses the dealership postcode to find the location and display a compact three-day forecast.

Check the postcode


Open Weather Planner and confirm the full UK postcode. Saving the page converts it to coordinates and requests the forecast. An invalid or incomplete postcode prevents the automatic location from working.

Understand the forecast cards


Each day shows the general condition, minimum and maximum temperature, rain probability, expected rainfall, wind and a practical risk level. The advice is written for valeting and vehicle preparation work.

Use the information in the morning plan


Consider whether exterior work should be brought forward, whether completed vehicles need cover and whether high wind affects open doors, canopies or loose equipment.

Refresh problems


Use System Health & API Diagnostics to test postcode and weather services. If the provider is unavailable, continue using local judgement and refresh later.

Forecast limitations


Weather can change quickly and conditions can differ across a large site. The planner supports decisions but does not replace current observations or safety procedures.
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