Weather Forecasting and Analysis Software Turn your computer into a weather forecasting station with tools for receiving and analyzing weather facsimile broadcasts, weather satellite images, and weather information downloads from the worldwide web. To make the most of weather forecasting and analysis software, users need a basic understanding of how weather works and how to interpret synoptic weather chart data.  If you're unsure of your weather skills, check out Starpath's Weather Trainer software for a self-paced interactive course. Weather Facsimile Weather Facsimile images are the standard for offshore and coastal cruisers who need basic weather information.  Simple software that interprets encoded weather fax broadcasts turns your computer and a HF radio into a weather fax receiver.  Or, download high-quality weather charts from the Internet, then process and enhance the images.       The Storm Glass and Galileo Glass OK, so it's more hardware than software!  This mysterious weather predictor has been in use for over 250 years, but why it works is still a mystery. It just does.  No batteries required!