Weather is a bigger part of life for nomads than for those living in conventional sticks and bricks homes.
Snowbirding is traveling to warmer climates during the winter and colder climates during the summer. Learn about keeping warm in the winter and keeping cool in the summer.
Insulation and a good HVAC system are an essential component of many van builds.
Tracking the weather
Weather services that may be helpful to those who drive regularly:
- WeatherRoute.io
- U.S. Road Conditions (or call 511 in most states)
- Drive Weather App
Find links to specific weather information for States in the United States.
Severe weather presents special challenges for nomads! With hurricanes you can often just drive to a different area, but tornados require immediate action.
United States climate summaries
United States short term weather
- U.S. daily high temps map
- U.S. wind patterns - windy.com
- U.S. fronts and precipitation from the NWS
- U.S. latest high/low temps
Resources
| Resource | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling Centers in California | In hot weather, these air conditioned places are open to the public. | |
| Sacramento Severe Weather Spaces | Seek shelter from heat, cold, and hazardous weather. | |
| Search forums and groups | Search van life discussion groups for "weather" | |
| Search related sites | Search van life sites for "weather" | |
| Search NomadLife.wiki | Search other pages on this wiki for "weather" |