Make Safe, Informed Decisions About Every Job
Tree care is one of the most weather-dependent and physically dangerous trades in the service industry. Arborists work at height, operate heavy equipment near power lines, and perform tasks where a sudden wind gust can turn a routine prune into a life-threatening situation. Despite this, most tree care software treats weather as an afterthought — a link to a generic forecast website, if anything. Arbor Dash takes a fundamentally different approach by integrating weather and safety data directly into your scheduling and operations workflow, so critical weather information is impossible to miss when you are planning the day's work.
The Arbor Dash weather module provides a 7-day forecast displayed directly on your scheduling calendar. Each day shows temperature highs and lows, precipitation probability, and — most importantly for arborists — sustained wind speed and gust data. Wind is the single most important weather factor for aerial tree work safety. When wind speeds or gusts exceed configurable thresholds that you set based on your company's safety policy, Arbor Dash displays a clear visual warning on that calendar day. This means that when you are scheduling a crane-assisted removal or a crew going up in a bucket truck, you can see at a glance whether conditions are expected to be safe for aerial operations. You do not have to check a separate weather app or rely on a crew lead's judgment in the moment.
Beyond daily forecasts, Arbor Dash automatically pulls National Weather Service severe weather warnings and advisories for your service area. Thunderstorm warnings, high wind advisories, winter storm watches, and other NWS alerts appear as prominent banners in the dashboard so your entire team is aware of dangerous conditions before they head into the field. For proactive scheduling, Arbor Dash provides weather-based scheduling recommendations that suggest moving outdoor or aerial work to days with more favorable conditions. This helps you reduce weather-related cancellations, minimize safety incidents, and keep your crews productive even during weeks with mixed conditions. When you combine weather awareness with real-time crew GPS tracking and certification management, Arbor Dash becomes a comprehensive safety management system for your entire tree care operation.
- 7-day weather forecast on the scheduling calendar
- Wind speed and gust alerts with configurable thresholds
- NWS severe weather warnings and advisories
- Weather-based scheduling recommendations
- Aerial work safety guidance for bucket and crane operations
- Hourly temperature, precipitation, and wind detail
How It Works
- Set your safety thresholds — Configure wind speed and gust limits for aerial work based on your company's safety policy. Arbor Dash uses these values to generate warnings.
- Check the calendar — Each day on the scheduling calendar shows a weather summary. Days that exceed your wind thresholds display a clear warning icon.
- Review NWS alerts — Severe weather warnings, watches, and advisories from the National Weather Service appear as banners at the top of your dashboard automatically.
- Reschedule proactively — Use weather-based recommendations to move aerial work to safer days. Drag-and-drop rescheduling makes it easy to adjust on the fly.