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      y_jeff | Premium
      last edited by

      In my part of the world the GFS model gives a more realistic wind forecast. However the default is always the ECMWF. Is there a way to set the default model, or could this be put in a future update ?

      Regards,

      Jeff.

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      • TZT
        TZ Administrator
        last edited by

        Hi Jeff,
        thank you for the feedback. It is not possible now.
        Maybe we will consider this in some future release.

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        • ?
          A Former User
          last edited by

          This happened to me today as well. The ECMWF model did not forecast rain. The GFS model forecasted quite a bit, and its pouring outside.

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          • skinmanS
            skinman | Premium
            last edited by

            Yes, it's definitely a great idea to make a setting possible for default forecast model. The current default for Europe does little good in the SW United States.

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            • idefix37I
              idefix37 Sailor Moderator @skinman
              last edited by

              @skinman
              It is possible to open Windy with the model that you prefer:
              https://community.windy.com/topic/6665/change-the-weather-provider/2

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              • AudioRusoA
                AudioRuso | Premium
                last edited by

                I agree. This needs to be a feature since EMCWF is not very good at predicting wind in a lot of places making alerts useless.

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                  Argiris79
                  last edited by

                  Any update on this topic? Is it considered in one one of the next releases?

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                  • vsinceacV
                    vsinceac @Argiris79 | Premium
                    last edited by vsinceac

                    One cannot save weather model preferences in current implementation, for this clear reason.
                    As already said upper in this thread (and in yet other threads), as a workaround one can add API parameters in the URL used to open Windy.
                    Default URL is https://windy.com, which displays default ECMWF GLOBAL model on map centered on your IP (or your last Favorite) location, at zoom scale 5 (about 1:17M, or 1cm:170 km).
                    Instead, you can use one of following URLs to open Windy; the last 3 values separated by comma are Lat/Lon of map center, and the map zoom scale:

                    • ECMWF (default): https://www.windy.com/?38.162,16.486,9
                    • GFS GLOBAL: https://www.windy.com/?gfs,38.162,16.486,9
                    • ICON EU: https://www.windy.com/?iconEu,38.162,16.486,9
                    • ICON GLOBAL: https://www.windy.com/?icon,47.162,2.486,9
                    • AROME: https://www.windy.com/?arome,47.162,2.486,9
                    • NEMS: https://www.windy.com/?nems,47.162,2.486,9
                    • NAM CONUS: https://www.windy.com/namConus,46.740,-102.217,3

                    Currently selected model in URLs above should cover selected position, otherwise map automatically shifts to default model, position and zoom scale.
                    Moreover, you can also trick with default data layer (which is wind - of course :o); e.g. this URL will display Temperature data layer for GFS model when you open Windy: https://www.windy.com/-Temperature-temp?gfs,temp,47.8,2.5,7

                    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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                      kyletmiller | Premium
                      last edited by

                      The chrome/browser workaround is a nice trick, but as others have mentioned, it doesn't impact the widget and means you're operating in a browser. Residing in a past of the world where the ECMWF forecast isn't as accurate as an alternative, it would really be really nice to establish a preferred model to work throughout the app and widget.

                      Thanks for a great product!

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                        stuarthenderson | Premium
                        last edited by

                        Echoing this request.

                        The default model is awful in my area, but meteoblue is great. Would happily keep my Pro subscription going if I could change the default for the Android app and widget.

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                        • KorinaK
                          Korina @stuarthenderson
                          last edited by

                          @stuarthenderson Hello, thank you for feedback, we do take it into account.

                          Korina

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                          • KorinaK
                            Korina
                            last edited by

                            @jack-thorgeirson Hello, we are constantly working on new features, Premium users may now set their default layer for instance. Default model is something we plan for the future as well.

                            Korina

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                              edeppi @Korina
                              last edited by

                              @korina please add this feature also on iPhone app.
                              Would be great save all these settings into the account.

                              Thanks

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                              • tomjoyce1964T
                                tomjoyce1964 @Korina | Premium
                                last edited by

                                @korina When? We have been asking for this for years.

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                                • KorinaK
                                  Korina @tomjoyce1964
                                  last edited by

                                  @tomjoyce1964 There is no certain date yet.

                                  Korina

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                                  • ?
                                    A Former User
                                    last edited by

                                    @incrodato said in Default Forecast Model:

                                    @korina hello, hope you take into account this feature soon, it's a bit annoying switching everytime from ECMWF to personal forecast choice.
                                    It would be cool to hide some forecast model too.
                                    Thanks.

                                    Indeed, this would be welcome :)
                                    I think it's high time this option was available on Windy, at least for premium users at first. This is a really simple feature to implement, especially as similar options are already present in the app (position and start layer).

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                                    • KorinaK
                                      Korina @A Former User
                                      last edited by

                                      @eseltwift Hello, you can already save default forecast model. Choose the layer and model you desire, then go to settings -> Start-up layer -> Start-up layer -> Use last overlay. This will save layer and selected model as your default.

                                      Korina

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                                      • ?
                                        A Former User @Korina
                                        last edited by

                                        Hello @korina, it was a bit hidden but it does work. Thanks a lot!

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                                        • Davide ColombarolliD
                                          Davide Colombarolli @y_jeff | Premium
                                          last edited by

                                          @y_jeff Here in the north of Italy, Arome in better than ECMWF. It would be nice to be able to choose

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                                          • Dominic FinchD
                                            Dominic Finch
                                            last edited by

                                            UKV is much better in the UK. Completely baffled that this can’t be set as a default

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