Release notes for EZWxBrief v3.7.0

Below are the release notes for EZWxBrief™ version 3.7.0

• Replaced the HRRR forecast radar layer attribute with the new Rapid Refresh Forecast System (RRFS) forecast radar that has 15 minute times steps with a lead time to 18 hours and hourly to 60 hours.

• Added a new attribute to the Radar layer called Echo Tops > 30,000 feet. This is taken from the from the new Rapid Ensemble Forecast System (REFS) which provides the probability that echo tops will be above 30,000 feet MSL.

• Incorporated the new RRFS model into the blend of models being used in the EZWxBrief progressive web app.

• An IFR/VFR setting was added to support the Altitude Advisor.

• Added smart altitudes with the Altitude Advisor to choose proper altitudes based on IFR/VFR settings and to utilize the FAA east/west hemispheric rule.

• The lightning data is now separated into cloud-to-ground (gold) and intracloud (violet) strikes rendered on the Map.

• Added a departure date/time below the Altitude Advisor on the Route Editor.

• Reversing the route now will change the altitude depending on the FAA hemispheric rule and the IFR/VFR setting.

• The lightning layer was extended from four to six hours to provide more historical content.

• Changed the Tactical Decision Aid to show "Variable" when there's a variable wind forecast/observed and changed the wind graph label/dot to gray.

• Fixed an issue that was showing gray squares (missing) for the departure advisor when the forecast winds were light and variable.

• Removed the "API key required" watermark that was being displayed on the Dark Base Map.

• Recent and Saved routes that include a Stopover airport will now preserve the Stopover airport when it is opened in the Map or Route Profile.

• Updated the Pilots Guide to be consistent with EZWxBrief v3.7.0.

• Squashed a number of smaller bugs and made other under-the-hood enhancements to make the platform more stable and responsive.

Given that EZWxBrief is designed to run as a progressive web app, there's nothing you need to do. If open, just close the app and new releases are seamless and become available the next time you restart the app.

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