A station model is a compact symbol used on weather maps to show multiple atmospheric conditions at a single location all at once.

Instead of cluttering a map with numbers and labels, meteorologists arrange temperature, dew point, wind, cloud cover, air pressure, and weather symbols around a central circle - all in a standardized layout that can be read at a glance.

Station models are a core part of the NY Regents Earth Science curriculum and appear on every weather map used by professional forecasters.

Use this tool to learn each part of the model, decode real station models, build your own, and test yourself with a quiz.