Compare readings
Look at the one-, three-, and six-hour estimates. When complete readings are available, courts with less recent estimated rain appear first.
AFTER THE RAIN
The rain stopped. Is the court ready?
Rain can miss one court and soak another. Compare recent radar estimates around nearby courts to decide which places are worth checking first.
Compare recent rain near courts
1 hourrecent radar estimate
3 hoursrecent radar estimate
6 hoursrecent radar estimate
WHAT THE DATA MEANS
Radar narrows the search.
OpenCourts compares estimated precipitation at court locations. It cannot tell you whether the playing surface has dried.
Check radar quality
The quality label describes whether readings are complete and consistent. It is not a confidence rating that a court is dry.
Account for what radar misses
A new shower, shade, drainage, and court material can change conditions. Forecast snow and ice cautions are shown separately from radar scores.
BEFORE YOU PLAY
Use the estimate, then inspect the court.
Start with the lower-rain locations
A lower estimate points you toward courts to check; it does not clear them for play.
Look at the surface
Watch for standing water, slippery patches, and shaded areas that remain wet.
Respect closures
Check venue notices or posted rules before using a court after rain.
Radar samples precipitation over an area, not at the net. If readings are incomplete, OpenCourts may not show a court ranking.
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