import gradio as gr import requests import json import pandas as pd from datetime import datetime, timedelta import matplotlib.pyplot as plt import numpy as np import io import base64 from PIL import Image, ImageDraw, ImageFilter import re import cv2 # Complete NIWA Snow and Ice Network Stations SNOW_STATIONS = { "Mahanga EWS": { "name": "Mahanga Electronic Weather Station", "location": "Mount Mahanga, Tasman", "elevation": "1940m", "years": "2009-present", "lat": -41.56, "lon": 172.27, "image_url": "https://webstatic.niwa.co.nz/snow-plots/mahanga-ews-snow-depth-web.png" }, "Mueller Hut EWS": { "name": "Mueller Hut Electronic Weather Station", "location": "Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park", "elevation": "1818m", "years": "2010-present", "lat": -43.69, "lon": 170.11, "image_url": "https://webstatic.niwa.co.nz/snow-plots/mueller-hut-ews-snow-depth-web.png" }, "Mt Potts EWS": { "name": "Mt Potts Electronic Weather Station", "location": "Canterbury (highest elevation)", "elevation": "2128m", "years": "2012-present", "lat": -43.53, "lon": 171.17, "image_url": "https://webstatic.niwa.co.nz/snow-plots/mt-potts-ews-snow-depth-web.png" }, "Upper Rakaia EWS": { "name": "Upper Rakaia Electronic Weather Station", "location": "Jollie Range", "elevation": "1752m", "years": "2010-present", "lat": -43.43, "lon": 171.29, "image_url": "https://webstatic.niwa.co.nz/snow-plots/upper-rakaia-ews-snow-depth-web.png" }, "Albert Burn EWS": { "name": "Albert Burn Electronic Weather Station", "location": "Mt Aspiring region", "elevation": "1280m", "years": "2012-present", "lat": -44.58, "lon": 169.13, "image_url": "https://webstatic.niwa.co.nz/snow-plots/albert-burn-ews-snow-depth-web.png" } } def extract_snow_data_from_chart(image): """Advanced chart data extraction targeting green data lines (current vs previous season)""" try: if image is None: return None, "No image provided" # Convert PIL to numpy array img_array = np.array(image) # Convert to different color spaces for analysis gray = cv2.cvtColor(img_array, cv2.COLOR_RGB2GRAY) hsv = cv2.cvtColor(img_array, cv2.COLOR_RGB2HSV) height, width = gray.shape # 1. Detect chart boundaries and axes edges = cv2.Canny(gray, 50, 150) lines = cv2.HoughLinesP(edges, 1, np.pi/180, threshold=100, minLineLength=100, maxLineGap=10) chart_bounds = {"left": 0, "right": width, "top": 0, "bottom": height} if lines is not None: # Find potential axis lines (long horizontal/vertical lines) h_lines = [line for line in lines if abs(line[0][1] - line[0][3]) < 10] # Horizontal v_lines = [line for line in lines if abs(line[0][0] - line[0][2]) < 10] # Vertical if h_lines: chart_bounds["bottom"] = max([line[0][1] for line in h_lines]) if v_lines: chart_bounds["left"] = min([line[0][0] for line in v_lines]) # 2. Green color detection for snow data lines # Define green color ranges in HSV (Hue-Saturation-Value) # Dark green (current season): deeper, more saturated green # Light green (previous season): lighter, less saturated green # Dark green mask (current season) - Tuned for the specific dark green color shown # This green appears to be in the 60-80 hue range with high saturation dark_green_lower = np.array([55, 150, 80]) # More specific range for the dark green shown dark_green_upper = np.array([75, 255, 200]) # Narrower hue range, higher saturation dark_green_mask = cv2.inRange(hsv, dark_green_lower, dark_green_upper) # Light green mask (previous season) - Lighter, less saturated version light_green_lower = np.array([50, 60, 150]) # Broader hue, lower saturation for light green light_green_upper = np.array([80, 180, 255]) # Higher brightness for lighter green light_green_mask = cv2.inRange(hsv, light_green_lower, light_green_upper) # 3. Extract data points along chart width for both seasons chart_start = chart_bounds["left"] + 50 # Offset from y-axis chart_end = chart_bounds["right"] - 50 chart_width = chart_end - chart_start # Sample points across the chart num_samples = min(60, chart_width // 8) x_positions = np.linspace(chart_start, chart_end, num_samples, dtype=int) # Data storage for both seasons current_season_data = [] # Dark green previous_season_data = [] # Light green dates = [] # For each x position, find green data lines for i, x in enumerate(x_positions): if x < width: # Extract column for analysis column_region = slice(chart_bounds["top"], chart_bounds["bottom"]) # Check for dark green pixels (current season) in this column dark_green_column = dark_green_mask[column_region, x] dark_green_pixels = np.where(dark_green_column > 0)[0] # Check for light green pixels (previous season) in this column light_green_column = light_green_mask[column_region, x] light_green_pixels = np.where(light_green_column > 0)[0] # Convert pixel positions to snow depth estimates chart_height = chart_bounds["bottom"] - chart_bounds["top"] # Current season (dark green) data if len(dark_green_pixels) > 0: # Get the most prominent dark green point (assume lowest = highest snow depth) data_y = dark_green_pixels[0] + chart_bounds["top"] # First occurrence (top of snow) relative_position = (chart_bounds["bottom"] - data_y) / chart_height estimated_depth = relative_position * 350 # cm (assuming 0-350cm scale) current_season_data.append(max(0, estimated_depth)) else: current_season_data.append(None) # No data point found # Previous season (light green) data if len(light_green_pixels) > 0: # Get the most prominent light green point data_y = light_green_pixels[0] + chart_bounds["top"] relative_position = (chart_bounds["bottom"] - data_y) / chart_height estimated_depth = relative_position * 350 # cm previous_season_data.append(max(0, estimated_depth)) else: previous_season_data.append(None) # No data point found # Estimate date (assume snow season: May to November, ~6 months) date_fraction = i / (num_samples - 1) # Start from May 1st of current year, progress through season season_start = datetime(datetime.now().year, 5, 1) # May 1st days_into_season = int(date_fraction * 200) # ~200 days of snow season estimated_date = season_start + timedelta(days=days_into_season) dates.append(estimated_date.strftime('%Y-%m-%d')) # 4. Process and analyze extracted data # Filter out None values and get valid data points current_valid = [(dates[i], val) for i, val in enumerate(current_season_data) if val is not None] previous_valid = [(dates[i], val) for i, val in enumerate(previous_season_data) if val is not None] # Create data tables current_table = pd.DataFrame({ 'Date': [item[0] for item in current_valid[-15:]], # Last 15 points 'Current_Season_Depth_cm': [round(item[1], 1) for item in current_valid[-15:]] }) if current_valid else pd.DataFrame() previous_table = pd.DataFrame({ 'Date': [item[0] for item in previous_valid[-15:]], # Last 15 points 'Previous_Season_Depth_cm': [round(item[1], 1) for item in previous_valid[-15:]] }) if previous_valid else pd.DataFrame() # Calculate statistics current_stats = {} previous_stats = {} if current_valid: current_values = [item[1] for item in current_valid] current_stats = { 'current_depth': current_values[-1] if current_values else 0, 'max_depth': max(current_values), 'avg_depth': np.mean(current_values), 'data_points': len(current_values) } if previous_valid: previous_values = [item[1] for item in previous_valid] previous_stats = { 'max_depth': max(previous_values), 'avg_depth': np.mean(previous_values), 'data_points': len(previous_values) } # Create comprehensive analysis analysis = f""" **Snow Depth Data Extraction - Season Comparison:** ## 🟒 CURRENT SEASON (Dark Green Line): """ if current_stats: analysis += f"""- **Current snow depth**: ~{current_stats['current_depth']:.1f} cm - **Season maximum**: ~{current_stats['max_depth']:.1f} cm - **Season average**: ~{current_stats['avg_depth']:.1f} cm - **Data points found**: {current_stats['data_points']} **Recent Current Season Data:** {current_table.to_string(index=False) if not current_table.empty else "No current season data detected"} """ else: analysis += "- ❌ No current season data detected (dark green line not found)\n" analysis += f""" ## 🟒 PREVIOUS SEASON (Light Green Line): """ if previous_stats: analysis += f"""- **Previous season maximum**: ~{previous_stats['max_depth']:.1f} cm - **Previous season average**: ~{previous_stats['avg_depth']:.1f} cm - **Data points found**: {previous_stats['data_points']} **Recent Previous Season Data:** {previous_table.to_string(index=False) if not previous_table.empty else "No previous season data detected"} """ else: analysis += "- ❌ No previous season data detected (light green line not found)\n" # Season comparison if current_stats and previous_stats: max_diff = current_stats['max_depth'] - previous_stats['max_depth'] avg_diff = current_stats['avg_depth'] - previous_stats['avg_depth'] analysis += f""" ## πŸ“Š SEASON COMPARISON: - **Max depth difference**: {max_diff:+.1f} cm (current vs previous) - **Average depth difference**: {avg_diff:+.1f} cm (current vs previous) - **Trend**: {"Higher snow levels this season" if max_diff > 0 else "Lower snow levels this season" if max_diff < 0 else "Similar snow levels"} """ analysis += f""" ## πŸ” TECHNICAL DETAILS: - **Image size**: {width}x{height} pixels - **Chart boundaries**: {chart_bounds} - **Dark green pixels found**: {np.sum(dark_green_mask)} pixels - **Light green pixels found**: {np.sum(light_green_mask)} pixels - **Color detection**: HSV analysis calibrated to NIWA chart colors - **Current season detection**: Tuned for specific dark green (HSV: 55-75, 150-255, 80-200) - **Previous season detection**: Tuned for light green (HSV: 50-80, 60-180, 150-255) **⚠️ Important Notes:** - Green line detection tuned to specific NIWA chart colors - Dark green HSV range: [55-75, 150-255, 80-200] (current season) - Light green HSV range: [50-80, 60-180, 150-255] (previous season) - Estimated snow season: May-November - Y-axis scale assumed: 0-350cm - Accuracy depends on chart image quality and color consistency **βœ… Best Used For:** - Comparing current vs previous season trends - Identifying seasonal patterns and anomalies - Quick assessment of relative snow conditions """ return { 'current_season': current_stats, 'previous_season': previous_stats, 'current_table': current_table, 'previous_table': previous_table, 'chart_bounds': chart_bounds, 'color_detection': { 'dark_green_pixels': int(np.sum(dark_green_mask)), 'light_green_pixels': int(np.sum(light_green_mask)) } }, analysis except Exception as e: return None, f"❌ Chart analysis failed: {str(e)}" def fetch_and_analyze_station(station_key): """Fetch image and extract data for a specific station""" try: station = SNOW_STATIONS[station_key] # Fetch image headers = {'User-Agent': 'Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 10.0; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36'} response = requests.get(station["image_url"], headers=headers, timeout=15) if response.status_code == 200: image = Image.open(io.BytesIO(response.content)) # Extract data extracted_data, analysis = extract_snow_data_from_chart(image) # Create comprehensive station info info = f""" ## {station['name']} **Location:** {station['location']} ({station['lat']}, {station['lon']}) **Elevation:** {station['elevation']} **Data Period:** {station['years']} **Extracted Data Analysis:** {analysis} **Source:** NIWA Snow & Ice Network **Image URL:** {station['image_url']} """ return image, info, extracted_data, "βœ… Successfully analyzed station data" else: return None, f"❌ Failed to fetch image (HTTP {response.status_code})", None, "Connection failed" except Exception as e: return None, f"❌ Error: {str(e)}", None, "Analysis failed" def try_alternative_nz_weather_apis(): """Test alternative weather data sources for New Zealand""" results = [] # Test coordinates for major NZ snow areas test_locations = [ {"name": "Mount Cook area", "lat": -43.69, "lon": 170.11}, {"name": "Canterbury high country", "lat": -43.53, "lon": 171.17}, {"name": "Tasman mountains", "lat": -41.56, "lon": 172.27} ] apis_to_test = [ { "name": "OpenWeatherMap", "url_template": "https://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?lat={lat}&lon={lon}&appid=demo", "has_snow": True }, { "name": "WeatherAPI", "url_template": "http://api.weatherapi.com/v1/current.json?key=demo&q={lat},{lon}", "has_snow": True }, { "name": "Visual Crossing", "url_template": "https://weather.visualcrossing.com/VisualCrossingWebServices/rest/services/timeline/{lat},{lon}?key=demo", "has_snow": True } ] for api in apis_to_test: try: test_loc = test_locations[0] # Test with Mount Cook area url = api["url_template"].format(lat=test_loc["lat"], lon=test_loc["lon"]) response = requests.get(url, timeout=5) if response.status_code == 200: results.append(f"βœ… {api['name']}: API responds (may need valid key)") try: data = response.json() if 'snow' in str(data).lower(): results.append(f" ❄️ Contains snow data fields") except: pass elif response.status_code == 401: results.append(f"πŸ” {api['name']}: API key required") elif response.status_code == 403: results.append(f"🚫 {api['name']}: Access forbidden") else: results.append(f"❓ {api['name']}: HTTP {response.status_code}") except Exception as e: results.append(f"❌ {api['name']}: {str(e)[:50]}...") # Add recommendations results.append("\n**Recommendations for Real Data:**") results.append("1. OpenWeatherMap: Free tier includes snow data") results.append("2. WeatherAPI: Good NZ coverage with snow fields") results.append("3. Visual Crossing: Historical snow data available") results.append("4. MetService (NZ): Local weather service APIs") return "\n".join(results) def analyze_all_stations(): """Get data from all stations and create summary""" all_data = {} images = [] for station_key in SNOW_STATIONS.keys(): try: image, info, extracted_data, status = fetch_and_analyze_station(station_key) if image and extracted_data: all_data[station_key] = extracted_data images.append((image, f"{SNOW_STATIONS[station_key]['name']} ({extracted_data['estimated_current_depth']:.1f}cm)")) except: continue # Create summary comparison summary = "**Snow Depth Comparison (Estimated from Charts):**\n\n" for station_key, data in all_data.items(): station = SNOW_STATIONS[station_key] summary += f"- **{station['name']}** ({station['elevation']}): ~{data['estimated_current_depth']:.1f}cm\n" summary += f"\n**Analysis completed:** {datetime.now().strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S')}" summary += "\n\n⚠️ These are rough estimates from image analysis. For accurate data, use NIWA DataHub with proper authentication." return images, summary # Create the Gradio Interface with gr.Blocks(title="NZ Snow Data - Chart Extraction & Alternatives", theme=gr.themes.Soft()) as app: gr.Markdown(""" # πŸ”οΈ New Zealand Snow Data: Chart Extraction & Alternatives **Since NIWA APIs require complex authentication (email + 2FA), this app focuses on practical solutions:** 1. **πŸ“Š Advanced Chart Data Extraction** - Computer vision analysis of snow depth charts 2. **🌐 Alternative Data Sources** - Other weather APIs with NZ coverage 3. **πŸ” Direct Data Discovery** - Finding downloadable datasets """) with gr.Tab("πŸ“Š Chart Data Extraction"): gr.Markdown(""" ### Extract Real Data from Snow Depth Charts Uses computer vision to analyze NIWA snow depth charts and extract approximate numerical values. """) with gr.Row(): station_dropdown = gr.Dropdown( choices=list(SNOW_STATIONS.keys()), value="Mueller Hut EWS", label="Select Snow Station", info="Station for detailed analysis" ) analyze_btn = gr.Button("πŸ” Analyze Chart Data", variant="primary") with gr.Row(): with gr.Column(scale=2): chart_image = gr.Image(label="Snow Depth Chart", height=500) with gr.Column(scale=1): extracted_info = gr.Markdown(label="Extracted Data Analysis") analysis_status = gr.Textbox(label="Analysis Status", interactive=False) # Hidden component to store extracted data extracted_data_store = gr.JSON(visible=False) with gr.Tab("πŸ—ΊοΈ All Stations Summary"): gr.Markdown("### Compare All Stations") analyze_all_btn = gr.Button("πŸ“Š Analyze All Stations", variant="primary", size="lg") with gr.Row(): all_images = gr.Gallery(label="All Station Charts with Estimates", columns=2, height=500) stations_summary = gr.Markdown(label="Snow Depth Summary") with gr.Tab("🌐 Alternative Data Sources"): gr.Markdown(""" ### Test Alternative Weather APIs Find other data sources that provide New Zealand snow and weather data. """) test_alternatives_btn = gr.Button("πŸ” Test Alternative APIs", variant="secondary") alternative_results = gr.Textbox(label="Alternative API Results", lines=15, interactive=False) gr.Markdown(""" ### Recommended Data Sources: **For Programming/Research:** - **OpenWeatherMap**: Free tier, has snow fields for NZ coordinates - **WeatherAPI.com**: Good New Zealand coverage, snow depth data - **Visual Crossing**: Historical weather data including snow **For Real-Time Monitoring:** - **MetService NZ**: Official New Zealand weather service - **NIWA Weather**: Real-time weather data (separate from DataHub) - **Local Council APIs**: Regional weather monitoring systems """) with gr.Tab("πŸ’‘ Data Access Solutions"): gr.Markdown(""" ## 🎯 Practical Solutions for Snow Data Access ### Option 1: Chart Extraction (This App) βœ… **What it does:** - Computer vision analysis of NIWA snow depth charts - Extracts approximate numerical values and trends - Provides rough current snow depth estimates **Accuracy:** Moderate (Β±20-30cm) but useful for trends **Use cases:** Quick assessments, relative comparisons, proof-of-concept ### Option 2: NIWA DataHub (Requires Account) πŸ” **Steps:** 1. Register at https://data.niwa.co.nz/ (email + 2FA) 2. Log in via web interface 3. Browse "Climate station data" or "Snow & Ice Network" 4. Download CSV files manually 5. For API access: Generate Personal Access Token after login **Accuracy:** High (research-grade) **Use cases:** Research, official reports, detailed analysis ### Option 3: Alternative APIs ⚑ **Recommended:** - **OpenWeatherMap** (free tier): Snow data for NZ coordinates - **WeatherAPI.com**: Comprehensive NZ weather including snow - **Visual Crossing**: Historical snow data with API access **Accuracy:** Good for general weather, limited for alpine specifics **Use cases:** General weather apps, regional snow estimates ### Option 4: Direct NIWA Contact πŸ“§ **For serious research:** - Email NIWA data team directly - Request specific dataset access - Negotiate API access for commercial/research use - Get real-time data feeds ### Option 5: Web Scraping (Advanced) πŸ€– **Automated chart analysis:** - Schedule regular image downloads - Batch process multiple stations - Track trends over time - Store extracted data in database ## πŸ† Recommended Approach: 1. **Start with this app** for immediate estimates 2. **Register at NIWA DataHub** for accurate historical data 3. **Use alternative APIs** for general weather context 4. **Contact NIWA directly** for research-grade real-time access """) # Event handlers analyze_btn.click( fn=fetch_and_analyze_station, inputs=[station_dropdown], outputs=[chart_image, extracted_info, extracted_data_store, analysis_status] ) analyze_all_btn.click( fn=analyze_all_stations, outputs=[all_images, stations_summary] ) test_alternatives_btn.click( fn=try_alternative_nz_weather_apis, outputs=[alternative_results] ) # Launch for HuggingFace Spaces if __name__ == "__main__": app.launch() # Enhanced requirements.txt: """ gradio>=4.0.0 requests>=2.25.0 pandas>=1.3.0 matplotlib>=3.5.0 Pillow>=8.0.0 numpy>=1.21.0 opencv-python>=4.5.0 """ # Practical README.md: """ --- title: NZ Snow Data - Chart Extraction & Alternatives emoji: πŸ”οΈ colorFrom: blue colorTo: white sdk: gradio sdk_version: 4.0.0 app_file: app.py pinned: false --- # New Zealand Snow Data: Practical Solutions **Real solutions for accessing NZ alpine snow depth data when APIs require complex authentication.** ## 🎯 What This App Does **Chart Data Extraction:** - Computer vision analysis of NIWA snow depth charts - Extracts approximate numerical values (Β±20-30cm accuracy) - Provides trends and current estimates for 5 major stations **Alternative Data Sources:** - Tests other weather APIs with New Zealand coverage - Identifies services that provide snow data for NZ coordinates - Recommends practical alternatives to NIWA DataHub **Practical Access Guide:** - Multiple approaches from quick estimates to research-grade data - Clear instructions for each data source type - Realistic expectations about accuracy and access ## πŸ”οΈ Stations Covered - Mueller Hut EWS (1818m) - Mount Cook National Park - Mt Potts EWS (2128m) - Highest elevation station - Mahanga EWS (1940m) - Tasman region - Upper Rakaia EWS (1752m) - Canterbury - Albert Burn EWS (1280m) - Mt Aspiring region ## πŸ”§ Use Cases - Avalanche safety planning - Alpine recreation planning - Research proof-of-concept - Climate monitoring - Water resource assessment Perfect when you need NZ snow data but can't navigate complex authentication systems! 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