<![CDATA[Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features]]>Have you noticed a few changes in Windy? That's because we've released version 39, which introduces features to make Windy easier to use when you know how to use it. Therefore, we are providing a summary to make things easier for you.

Pin your favorite layers

We understand that not everyone uses 50 layers on Windy. That's why we've made your job easier, and now you can pin your favorite layers to have them at hand. Valid for both classic layers and items in "Display on map" section (webcams, airports, weather stations, etc.)

How to:

  1. Go to the menu on your mobile
  2. Hold your finger long on the layer or POI you want to pin
  3. Your layers/POIs are now available under the PIN icon

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Explore the new, better, more powerful picker

The Picker is the centerpiece of the application in the new version of Windy. And that's why it has new features that will make Windy easier to use.

With the change of the picker, the positions of some instruments have changed. When you place the picker anywhere on the map, you can view the Detailed Forecast, Distance and planning, or the nearest Sounding measurement for a specific location in the picker menu on top (see the picture below).
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What the new picker can do

  • Preview items like webcams, airports, surf spots, weather stations, radiation stations, etc.
  • Quickly update detailed forecasts when the picker changes position
  • Show nearest Sounding measurements
  • Work better for measurements and route planning (more on that below)

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Set the Weather picker timer

The new Weather picker can either disappear from the map after a few seconds or it can be present permanently with the "Always on" option. You can decide what suits you the best in the settings:

  1. Open Settings
  2. Scroll to Autoclose the weather picker in:
  3. Choose available intervals 3 sec, 6 sec, 9 sec, 12 sec or Always on.

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Immerse yourself in route planning. Now in the app

Route planer is a beloved feature, especially among pilots, sailors, or hikers.

  1. Place the picker where the route begins
  2. Click on "Distance and planning" in the top bar.
  3. Scroll to other checkpoints and click on "Add waypoint"
  4. At the last waypoint, click on "End measurement"
  5. Choose how you want to complete the journey. Choose between airplane (VFR or IFR), boat, walking, or driving.
  6. On the timeline, select the time you will start and, on the bottom left, your speed.

If you plan to go later, you can save the route to your favorites on the bottom right, where you can find it later (by clicking on your profile photo).

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We're listening to feedback. Leave us a comment

If you've been using the new version for a few days, let us know what you think. We'd love you to add pictures and specific things and go in-depth with your feedback.

The new version of Windy changes the way you navigate Windy. We know the changes are challenging, but we hope that after a few days, you'll get used to it and love the new version for its simplicity.

]]>https://community.windy.com/topic/27232/windy-39-is-here-learn-how-to-masterclass-new-featuresRSS for NodeSat, 18 Jul 2026 00:21:34 GMTWed, 26 Jul 2023 10:27:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:53:54 GMT]]>Thank you

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/197973https://community.windy.com/post/197973Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:53:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:24:37 GMT]]>@idefix37
Sadly that does not work anymore :-/

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/160815https://community.windy.com/post/160815Sat, 16 Sep 2023 13:24:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:28:07 GMT]]>I’ll share some thoughts below having used version 39 for over a month. For background I have used Windy since 2019 and I have thought that each previous update was an improvement until version 39, which appears to me to be trying to increase visual appeal, while losing some functionality.

• Gallery view with images of all of the layers is clunky. It takes longer to find the layer I want to view, even with my favourites pinned. It would be great to have the option to opt for the nested menu as found on the web version.

• Crosshairs: I like the flag as the information I want to see, such as wind speed/direction or temperature, etc is easily visible while also looking at the map. This allowed me to set the timeline running and see the value of the point of interest while also seeing the area trend in colour on the background map. With the cross hairs, the information I want is at the top of the screen, while the timeline is at the bottom, and the map is in the middle. I find that my eyes are constantly shifting between the top, bottom and middle of the screen to pick up the information I want. I miss information with the constant eye movement. I understand that the crosshairs are designed to encompass more functionality than the flag, however could an overlay of the pertinent information (ex. Windspeed and direction, temperature, etc.) be added beside the crosshairs, like a Heads-Up-Display, rather than the bar at the top of the screen?

• Ability to unlock the crosshairs from the centre of the screen. I understand this was also the case with the previous version of the flag on the mobile app, but it would be great to have a button to unlock the crosshairs and move it to another location on the screen. For example, I am interested in a point of interest, but also want to see the weather along the coast to the west that is heading my way with the weather system. I could unlock the cross hairs, and move them to the right side of the screen to allow me to see more of the map to the west.

Thanks for taking user feedback into consideration.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/159738https://community.windy.com/post/159738Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:28:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:24:59 GMT]]>@ianplumlee couldn't agree more as a UX dev!
The app was great, but with this massive amount of change not only seems to have flumaxed a lot of old time users, but also introduced bugs and asked the whole app down to boot!

Along side this, the app is so buggy (specifically with this new picker), it won't even give the correct forecast values, which makes it completely untrustworthy!

Was there ANY (UX user, QA, beta) testing done for this? As a project manager I wouldn't have let the release happen...

This is really disappointing as this was a favourite of mine, and as a subscriber I feel let down 😢

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/159607https://community.windy.com/post/159607Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:24:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:34:16 GMT]]>I found the loss of the flag with continuing weather data so upsetting that I cancelled my subscription.
Hope it returns - I liked the small flag with wind speed based on my destination.
Norm

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/158305https://community.windy.com/post/158305Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:34:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:47:26 GMT]]>@kelseyradley
The model label is shown in the top window, except that of the default model.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/158132https://community.windy.com/post/158132Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:47:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:45:09 GMT]]>I would want a label for the current model I'm using, such as GFS, to be added when I hit the House symbol in the week forecast so I can immediately identify which model I'm in.
Change is difficult, and I believe you set the bar higher with the apps' functionality. Excellent work

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/158131https://community.windy.com/post/158131Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:45:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:29:37 GMT]]>This will take a bit of getting used to on a Pixel5.
Really nice enhancements - got 'em all set up like I want in minutes.
Thanks for making this app even more useful and valuable!

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/158077https://community.windy.com/post/158077Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:29:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:48:32 GMT]]>@idefix37 nice !

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157884https://community.windy.com/post/157884Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:48:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:39:17 GMT]]>@Tocscot

You just need to tap the screen to see the model displayed in top left corner.
But if the ECMWF model is the used one, nothing is displayed. This means it is the default model.

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]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157880https://community.windy.com/post/157880Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:39:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:17:14 GMT]]>I would like to see added when I tap the House icon, in the week forecast, a label for the current model I'm using GFS etc. so I can see which model I'm in quickly.
Change is hard, I think you raised the bar with the apps function. Good job.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157872https://community.windy.com/post/157872Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:17:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:45:53 GMT]]>@rondoc
When the position is crosshair is at the location you want, look up to the top right of the screen, there is the option for “forecast at this position”. Click that and the forecast you are use to seeing will come up at the bottom. I use windy for boating and offshore fishing (50-100 miles off shore Gulf). I initially was annoyed at the change to windy but now I am coming to appreciate the differences and find it easier to work with. We are all resistant to change it seems.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157754https://community.windy.com/post/157754Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:45:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:25:06 GMT]]>@David-Polášek Parabéns, de 5 anos pra cá testei dezenas de aplicativos e o Windy certamente é o melhor e mais completo de todos. Só acho que deveria ter um seletor geral pra escolher o modelo de previsão preferido pra todo o aplicativo e ocultar alguns modelos menos precisos. Gostei muito mesmo da possibilidade de fixar os mapas preferidos e mais usados em um só botão. Parabéns ao Windy!

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157358https://community.windy.com/post/157358Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:25:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:47:55 GMT]]>@enapupe

You are right, I was inaccurate. I was meaning those guys at Windy, who thought the design decisions for v39 (in particular the location picker) are of any good.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157354https://community.windy.com/post/157354Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:47:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:45:09 GMT]]>@Ftjwinfs hey don't blame the developers, I'm sure they hated implementing it because a complex UI means complex code and developers don't like doing things in a non-obvious/straightforward way. Someone from design must have pushed this down their throat.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157353https://community.windy.com/post/157353Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:45:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:22:51 GMT]]>@David-Polášek it s ameizing your app

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/157348https://community.windy.com/post/157348Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:22:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:24:41 GMT]]>So let me tell you a story. I used to use AccuWeather for 5+ years before, they introduced a horrible new UI that is still there years later. Luckily Windy had an app and I switched to it, as I was using it in Desktop mode.

So it is possible I can find another replacement to Windy, because companies that force new, worse UX on users don't deserve my time and money

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155404https://community.windy.com/post/155404Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:24:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:21:53 GMT]]>@dies2much That would be too useful for Windy to focus on

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155401https://community.windy.com/post/155401Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:21:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:35:13 GMT]]>Is there a way to see how much rain an area has gotten in the past 24 hours?

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155351https://community.windy.com/post/155351Tue, 08 Aug 2023 22:35:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:12:09 GMT]]>@ansve
No there is no wind arrows in the wind layers.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155212https://community.windy.com/post/155212Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:12:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:06:53 GMT]]>@David-Polášek

Hi David, I really like your app, but have some concerns with regards the new update.

Please see my comment here:
https://community.windy.com/post/155210

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155211https://community.windy.com/post/155211Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:06:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:10:08 GMT]]>@idefix37 Thanks, that did it. Is it a way to have wind arrows also?

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155199https://community.windy.com/post/155199Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:10:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:11:59 GMT]]>@ansve
You have to turn on Particles animation in the menu.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155115https://community.windy.com/post/155115Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:11:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Windy 39 is here. Learn how to masterclass new features on Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:01:00 GMT]]>Where are the wind dirction on windy for iPad?

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/155112https://community.windy.com/post/155112Mon, 07 Aug 2023 06:01:00 GMT