Topography information can be useful in a number of weather-related events.
There are times when changes in elevation mean the difference between rain and snow. Because of the potential for much different temperatures, winds, and precipitation character with changing elevation, travel and recreation activity may be impacted. Heavy thunderstorm rains may be of particular concern in canyon areas. Some of the very small terrain features may not be presented well in this image. Depending on the particular need, and number of products can be useful either displayed simultaneously on another window, or as an overlay.