@enjoycrete
From zoom level 12, the overlays disappear because there is no point to show them. Remember the ECMWF model has a resolution of 9km i.e. the data is provided at grid points showing 9km between each, then colors are interpolated.
BTW the weather picker at high zoom level is still active and it gives you a very local forecast.

@piperjim
That’s right, but when you select SM on website, it will also be applied in the mobile app. You must turn off your mobile device and turn it back on with the same account to get the unit update.

@enver-2
You find it in the FAQ:
https://community.windy.com/topic/3361/description-of-weather-overlays

@lugi77
Yes, when the altitude slider is set to Surface, all parameters are theoretically shown at ground level, including in mountain. If you place the picker on a mountain at 1600m, the wind is shown near the ground at this location. But it is difficult for a weather model with a 10km resolution to include all terrain details with a high precision.

@ozone

HRRR shows less discrepancy with reported wind. It seems there is a convergence zone of wind in the area which is probably the reason for this discrepancy.

F6B17AB6-1E2E-4106-96A1-BDD187469F67.jpeg

@korina Thankyou
By the time I finished posting the message here and went back, it popped up (I had tried reloading several times before coming to the forum, that hadn’t been successful in loading the radar).
I had to start driving though so couldn’t come back to let you know.

@jabiru64
Do you get this issue on website or in the mobile app?
In the mobile app, you need to click on the Fcst model button first (1) to see the Compare forecasts button (2).

426D09F3-C391-4447-897F-BA7A880118A0.jpeg

@mista-fly
It is not necessary to wait next update. See this article to change the color scales:
https://community.windy.com/topic/10336/customize-the-color-scales-of-windy-layers?_=1652277749758

In addition as example you can use this color scale for wind:
https://community.windy.com/topic/7233/wind-colors-for-sailors-and-for-everyone?_=1590219576787

@baidandan What browser do you use please?
Also please check Developer console in the browser, select Network tab and take a screenshot of status column.

@knotworkin37 Hello, could you give us an example? We visualize forecast based on local and global models, therefore I would recommend to try all the available models for the area to compare the results.

@robert-borthwick
Click the small i at bottom right corner of your screen on desktop or About this data in mobile app, to get information about data sources.

In addition see these old posts
https://community.windy.com/topic/15265/tidal-currents/2?_=1652248611399

You ask for changing color scale on Thermals, but YOU can do it.
Go to Settings > Customize color scale > Select overlay > Thermals

D02B2B16-670E-4F13-B9F0-FF5BD121A8E6.jpeg

See this article. It may help you.

@baidandan Hello, please reply me in your first post.

@tomasz-obrębski Hello, no, we do not offer archive weather data.

@altqq723 Hello, it is very hard to say. I would recommend to try all the available models to find out which one is the most accurate. Also try to use the Compare feature in the detailed forecast.

@skulster Hello, the lightning sounds are currently not available, we will add them back with the next update.

@mciomhair
In Settings menu, you can change the grey background in the Customize color scale section.
Click on the first line to open the small setting window.
Modify the color to a lighter grey.
Then press Save.
(See additional explanation)

4864AC68-B2C1-4D30-8980-D591DE49D74E.jpeg

Note that if you use a white background, location names will be not readable. Better to set a light grey.

@cailte iOS and Android have different widget settings at the moment, but as I mentioned, weather model selection could be added into iOS widgets too.

@mesquite

If you turn on Tide in the ´quick menu´ in bottom right corner of desktop screen, you get tides forecast for Alaska.

B885AD94-8EB0-4518-B435-F81FE4BB08E7.jpeg