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    • michele7M
      michele7 @Wheats | Premium
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      @Wheats
      Thank you for the explanation!
      I understand the technical challenges in integrating precipitation type data, especially with the need for dual-polarization radar and the complexity of post-processing.

      I find the velocity scan data idea very interesting. It would be very useful to have at least this information on Windy.

      I made this suggestion because I noticed that another app, Ventusky, already has a feature to display precipitation types (e.g., snow, rain) directly on the radar. This made me wonder if it could also be implemented on Windy in the future.

      Do you think there are plans to add at least velocity scan data? Or are there other limitations preventing it?

      Thank you again for your time!

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      • WheatsW
        Wheats Meteorologist @michele7
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        @michele7 said in Precipitation Type Icons on Radar:

        Do you think there are plans to add at least velocity scan data? Or are there other limitations preventing it?

        @michele7 I have no idea friend, I'm just opinionated sometimes haha
        @Suty Any plans for enhancing radar capabilities in the future? Precip Type? Velocity? etc?

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        • idefix37I
          idefix37 Sailor Moderator @michele7
          last edited by idefix37

          @michele7 said in Precipitation Type Icons on Radar:

          I noticed that another app, Ventusky, already has a feature to display precipitation types

          Ventusky show precipitation in their so-called radar map in the middle of the Atlantic and the Pacific.
          Do you think there are real radar installations there?

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          • michele7M
            michele7 @idefix37 | Premium
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            @idefix37

            Ventusky uses a combination of radar, weather models and algorithms to determine the type of precipitation (rain, snow, hail, etc.) I guess

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            • idefix37I
              idefix37 Sailor Moderator @michele7
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              @michele7
              Yes, so it is not radar data that provides the type of precipitation.

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              • michele7M
                michele7 @idefix37 | Premium
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                @idefix37

                In fact, I asked if there was a way to implement this function. They explained to me that it is not so simple. However, I would still like to have this function, even if the data is not provided by the radar. I know it is not precise, but it is interesting to get an idea of what’s going on.

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                • idefix37I
                  idefix37 Sailor Moderator @michele7
                  last edited by idefix37

                  @michele7

                  They explained to me that it is not so simple

                  Who explained this ?

                  By the way the discussion about using snow forecast data mixed with pure radar data is still open.
                  https://community.windy.com/topic/30790/undervalued-canadian-radar-reflectivities/3?_=1736360944701

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                  • michele7M
                    michele7 @idefix37 | Premium
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                    @idefix37

                    @Wheats explained why at the moment is not possible to implement what I asked for.

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                    • SutyS
                      Suty Administrator @Wheats
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                      @Wheats @michele7 Yes, we have certain plans for this enhancement, but for now, I don't have any specific time period when this will be done.

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                      • idefix37I
                        idefix37 Sailor Moderator @michele7
                        last edited by idefix37

                        @michele7

                        You said

                        However, I would still like to have this function, even if the data is not provided by the radar

                        Mixing real radar data (observation) and snow data (forecast) will lead to many complaints.
                        We know that the limit between rain and snow is very difficult to predict. This limit is not exactly at 0°C because it can snow at 4°C due to the cooling of the air with heavy snowfalls.
                        https://nsidc.org/learn/parts-cryosphere/snow/science-snow

                        Then we know that temperature forecasts by medium-resolution models used for global coverage are wrong in mountains.

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                        • michele7M
                          michele7 @idefix37 | Premium
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                          @idefix37

                          I understand, it makes sense. Thanks for the explanation :)

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                          • michele7M
                            michele7 @Suty | Premium
                            last edited by

                            @Suty

                            awesome, thanks for the reply!

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                            • michele7M
                              michele7 | Premium
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                              @idefix37

                              I am sorry for the off topic, but I can't find a discussion here on the forum. Why does the satellite animation stop in the last 25/30 minutes? Has this bug already been reported? Or is it just my problem

                              Thanks!

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                              • WheatsW
                                Wheats Meteorologist @michele7
                                last edited by Wheats

                                @michele7
                                By "stop" what do you mean exactly? Does it go blank? Does it just not update? Does the bar no longer move?
                                If you can provide some pictures and clarification (like what is happening and what device/browser you are using), that will help Windy team.

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                                • michele7M
                                  michele7 @Wheats | Premium
                                  last edited by michele7

                                  @Wheats

                                  Yes sure. The animation freezes while the timeline bar continues to move. Is it a bug or it’s normal? (I am using the Windy app latest version 44.1.2, IPhone 16 pro max IOS 18.2.1)

                                  I uploaded a recording of my screen.

                                  link text

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                                  • WheatsW
                                    Wheats Meteorologist @michele7
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                                    @michele7 I can't really help but as a user who wanders this forum fairly often I really appreciate the extra detail and video recording... Can't tell you how often I see the admins/mods just trying to get this exact information out of people, like pulling teeth sometimes I can imagine lol

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                                    • michele7M
                                      michele7 @Wheats | Premium
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                                      @Wheats

                                      Yes I understand, you are right. The more information is provided, the easier it is to understand the problem. do you suggest me to post the problem in the bug section, opening a new thread?

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                                      • WheatsW
                                        Wheats Meteorologist @michele7
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                                        @michele7 sure yeah, maybe others are noticing it too and can comment

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