Weather-Related Models & Services

This program provides a simple and efficient way to receive timely weather-related tree crop information specifically for California fruit and nut growers, researchers, and industry. Air temperatures, collected from the California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) weather stations, are used for model calculations.

Chilling Accumulation Models Calculation, Explanation & Comparison	Harvest Prediction Model for Peaches, Plums and Nectarines
Prune Chilling Prediction Model (Fall 2009)	Almond Hull-Split Prediction Model (in beta test stage: Fall 2011
Nitrogen Prediction Models for Almond & Pistachio based on early season leaf sampling	Pistachio Bloom Forecast based on combined chill and heat accumulation (in beta test stage: Winter 2011)

Related Information

About CIMIS Weather Stations & Error Messages
About Weather-Related Models
Weather Links
Dormancy, chill accumulation, rest-breaking and freeze damage