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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
        last edited by

        @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
          last edited by

          @michele7
          Yes, so it is not radar data that provides the type of precipitation.

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          • michele7M
            michele7 @idefix37 | Premium
            last edited by

            @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
                last edited by

                @idefix37

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

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                • SutyS
                  Suty Administrator @Wheats
                  last edited by

                  @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
                      last edited by

                      @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
                          last edited by

                          @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
                                last edited by

                                @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
                                  last edited by

                                  @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
                                    last edited by

                                    @michele7 sure yeah, maybe others are noticing it too and can comment

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