Plot shading in a contourplot with matplotlib

Question

I'd like to create a contour plot like in the figure below. I basically have two lists, one with the function values and the other one with bools containing the information if a certain point is significant or not. I wasn't able to find a solution so far, help is much appreciated.

Answer 1

I have been looking for a good way to do this myself in matplotlib but unfortunately have not found a good solution. However, you could use the excellent pyngl toolbox to make such plots. Take a look at the examples site here or you could use the actual NCAR Command Language (NCL) found here .