Airgram now missing precipitation and cloud data in mobile app
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Hi, there is another thread on the same issue for the web version, but now the same update has made its way to mobile.
The Airgram view looks cropped, cutting off surface lever temperature and wind data. Further, it's missing precipitation and cloud data now, which is one of the things that made it so useful, quick, and easy to use. To get this data now, one has to switch to the meteogram and try to reconcile that information with what was just seen in the airgram view. On top of this, for my region at least, the meteogram wind predictions are not accurate, while the airgram predictions are. I'm not sure if this has changed, but I have to say it's an update that has greatly increased the friction required to check a flying forecast with Windy. The app is my first stop to check for flyable paragliding/PPG weather, and this functionality is a huge value add which made it worth it to pay for a premium subscription. If there is any way to reinstate this functionality, even as a toggle that users can choose, that would be really useful. I love Windy, but would switch to any app that could provide this data accurately, in this view.
Thanks for all your hard work on this app.
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@mbrunnme Hello, thank you for your suggestions, I have passed them to my team. The meteogram with airgram will be back in one of the next versions of the app. Thank you for your understanding and have a nice day, Niki
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@mbrunnme said in Airgram now missing precipitation and cloud data in mobile app:
On top of this, for my region at least, the meteogram wind predictions are not accurate, while the airgram predictions are. I'm not sure if this has changed, but I have to say it's an update that has greatly increased the friction required to check a flying forecast with Windy. The app is my first stop to check for flyable paragliding/PPG weather, and this functionality is a huge value add which made it worth it to pay for a premium subscription. If there is any way to reinstate this functionality, even as a toggle that users can choose, that would be really useful.
In case of the Airgram view being cropped, could you please point it out in a screenshot? Thank you
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Hi Windy team,
I just wanted to reach out and share how much the Airgram feature means to the climbing community around the world. It’s one of the most useful weather models for climbers because it shows wind speeds at different altitudes. This is especially important when climbing, as wind conditions can change drastically between lower and higher altitudes.
What really set this model apart was the ability to see both cloud cover and precipitation at the bottom of the Airgram. This combination made it incredibly valuable, as it allowed climbers to get all the information they needed in one place. Without this feature, Windy is less appealing, especially considering the premium subscription. If it’s possible, I’d really appreciate it if you could bring this feature back.
Also, I had a couple of suggestions that could make the Airgram even better. The scale on the left, which currently uses altitude in hectopascals (I believe), would be more user-friendly if it were converted into meters. Most people would find it easier to understand, and it would save the trouble of converting the units themselves.
Another suggestion is related to the cloud cover display. Instead of the cloud icons, it would be incredibly helpful to show cloud percentages—something like low, medium, and high cloud cover, similar to how WinGuru does it. This would make it much easier for climbers to understand the cloud conditions without relying on an icon that can be a bit ambiguous.
Again, I just want to thank you for creating such an invaluable tool. As a photographer, Airgram is a game-changer for planning shoots in the mountains, and I’m a huge fan of what you do.
Thank you so much for your time!
Best regards,
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@tylekki said in Airgram now missing precipitation and cloud data in mobile app:
one of the most useful weather models for climbers because it shows wind speeds at different altitudes. This is especially important whe
Hello, thank you very much for your suggestions and ideas - as we said the feature will come back in the next version. Have a nice day, Niki
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