Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for providing spatially specific estimates of observed and forecast weather data, and for providing weather based models; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for providing spatially specific estimates of observed and forecast weather data, and for providing weather based models; Providing temporary use of an on-line searchable database and web-based software application for providing spatially specific estimates of observed and forecast weather data, and for providing weather based models; Providing an on-line searchable database in the field of weather information; Providing weather information; Weather forecasting; Weather information services; Weather reporting; Provision of weather based models