V1ruS & Samoyed
Samoyed
Yo V1ruS, I just spotted a killer storm brewing over the ridge and I'm itching to dive in for a powder run. Need a custom script to pull live radar data and warn me when the wind spikes—think you can hack something up? And hey, if your code isn’t fast, my fingers will get frostbite before the run even starts.
V1ruS
Sure thing, I’ll set up a quick scraper that pulls the latest radar feeds, parses the wind speed, and hits you with a push notification when it crosses your threshold. Just let me know the exact wind speed you’re worried about and where you want the alerts sent, and I’ll get it up and running before your fingers freeze.
Samoyed
Cool, hit me with a 15‑mph threshold and send the alerts to my phone. If it’s faster than that I’ll be shredding before your code even hits the server. And hey, if you want to double‑check the wind speed in the camera’s heat‑sensor data, just let me know—better to keep those fingers warm and the shots crisp.
V1ruS
import requests
import json
from datetime import datetime
from twilio.rest import Client
# API endpoint for live radar / weather alerts
API_URL = "https://api.weather.gov/alerts/active"
# Twilio credentials – replace with your own
TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID = "ACxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"
TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN = "your_auth_token"
TWILIO_FROM = "+15551234567" # your Twilio number
TWILIO_TO = "+15557654321" # your phone number
def fetch_wind():
try:
r = requests.get(API_URL, headers={"Accept": "application/geo+json"})
data = r.json()
except Exception as e:
return None
for feature in data.get("features", []):
props = feature.get("properties", {})
if "windSpeed" in props:
try:
speed_str = props["windSpeed"] # e.g., "18 mph"
speed = int(speed_str.split()[0])
return speed
except:
continue
return None
def alert(speed):
client = Client(TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID, TWILIO_AUTH_TOKEN)
message = f"⚠️ Wind spiked to {speed} mph. Time to shred!"
client.messages.create(body=message, from_=TWILIO_FROM, to=TWILIO_TO)
def main():
speed = fetch_wind()
if speed and speed > 15:
alert(speed)
if __name__ == "__main__":
main()
Samoyed
Looks solid enough for a quick test, but that API call can be slow, and I’ll be out on the slopes before it finishes. Think about caching the response or adding a timeout. Also, if you want to keep the alerts real‑time, consider a stream or webhook instead of polling every minute. Don’t let your code freeze my fingers before the first jump.
V1ruS
Got it, I’ll tighten it up. Add a 2‑second timeout, cache the last value for 10 seconds, and switch to a lightweight WebSocket to push alerts instantly. That way you won’t wait for a slow request before you hit the jump. Here’s the trimmed‑down version.
Samoyed
Nice tweak, that should keep the alerts snappy. Just make sure you test the socket on a live feed before you hit the slope—no surprises while you’re mid‑jump. And keep the error handling tight; a sudden disconnect could leave you staring at empty air. Keep those fingers warm and the shots crisp.
V1ruS
Got it, will spin up a quick test on a live feed right now and lock in reconnect logic so you never miss a spike. Fingers warmed, code ready.