<![CDATA[New radar overlay displaying snowfall]]>@Filip_K
The new layer displaying snowfall on the radar map in the browser version is a fantastic addition!
How do you retrieve this data? I know that snow and other solid precipitation are highlighted by dual polarization of the radar signal. But do all weather radars provide this type of data, or if it's missing, do you make an estimate based on forecast temperatures?
Then I think it would be wise to allow users to disable this layer; otherwise, we'll have a lot of complaints from some users as usual.

]]>https://community.windy.com/topic/42880/new-radar-overlay-displaying-snowfallRSS for NodeFri, 10 Apr 2026 17:26:31 GMTFri, 12 Dec 2025 10:50:42 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:20:12 GMT]]>@Kwain
You asked

an option I can turn off

This option is available in the browser version and soon in the mobile app. Isn't that what you asked for?

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/224066https://community.windy.com/post/224066Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:20:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:07:03 GMT]]>@idefix37 how does that information solve anything ? Does it make it easier on my vision ? no. Still can't look at it. Make it optional.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/224064https://community.windy.com/post/224064Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:07:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:33:17 GMT]]>@nico-jodin-nico
Yes, with the upcoming version 48

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222326https://community.windy.com/post/222326Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:33:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:24:31 GMT]]>Would be on the app soon?

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222321https://community.windy.com/post/222321Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:24:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:08:01 GMT]]>@Filip_K

Hello, is it coming for the app also? Thanks

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222319https://community.windy.com/post/222319Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:08:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:36:33 GMT]]>@idefix37 Not sure why you think it's so strange. In many parts of the world (including where I am), if it's -15C it probably isin't raining ... and for the verge temps around -2C to 2C, it's not going to be that accurate.

The snow overlay to me looks like something a child would do.
I can only make one vote, but I won't renew if this overlay can't be toggled.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222298https://community.windy.com/post/222298Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:36:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:19:22 GMT]]>@Filip_K
Thanks Filip, that confirms my guess

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222291https://community.windy.com/post/222291Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:19:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:31:15 GMT]]>Hi @idefix37, currently, only data from US radars are used for precipitation type.

For the rest of the world, estimation is computed from ECMWF-HRES forecast, based on this article (page 10/588, Post-processing).

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222280https://community.windy.com/post/222280Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:31:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:53:09 GMT]]>@idefix37 I am one that needs freezing rain and sleet to be differentiated on radar. It is great to see the effort but I think it is much clearer to not use symbols and use a colour scale like the Weather Network in Canada uses. see the images below of the comparison. radarcolour.JPG radarsymbolic.JPG

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222264https://community.windy.com/post/222264Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:53:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:28:49 GMT]]>@WeatherMan10

It is unusable because it makes it very difficult to distinguish the different colors, especially when it comes to spotting banding which indicates local heavy snow falls. I am glad some like it, but it should at least be toggle-able for those of us who want to clearly see the different levels of reflectivity.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222257https://community.windy.com/post/222257Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:28:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:01:05 GMT]]>@808IUFan

What's wrong with it? How is it unusable?

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222243https://community.windy.com/post/222243Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:01:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:40:19 GMT]]>@Kwain The snow icons make the radar image unusable. This needs to go away fast!!

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222242https://community.windy.com/post/222242Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:40:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:40:43 GMT]]>Loving it!

I know I am asking for way to much - but can we get the other types of precipitation added...

No rush, I am more than content with this

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222223https://community.windy.com/post/222223Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:40:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:40:23 GMT]]>@idefix37 👍

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222222https://community.windy.com/post/222222Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:40:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:41:37 GMT]]>@Kwain

The way snow is displayed on the Weather radar layer is identical to the way snow is displayed on the Rain, thunder layer.

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This feature (radar showing snow) has been requested by many users for a long time. So those who criticize this new overlay don't care whether it's snowing or raining, yet it has a significant impact on daily life. Very strange to me.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222220https://community.windy.com/post/222220Sat, 13 Dec 2025 15:41:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to New radar overlay displaying snowfall on Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:27:20 GMT]]>@idefix37
I can't look at it. It messes with my vision. Now I have to look at other weather radar sites until this is an option I can turn off and if it isn't, I'll cancel. They keep 'upgrading' and I'm not a fan. I thought it was a glitch and kept refreshing hoping it would be corrected. I was wrong.

]]>https://community.windy.com/post/222219https://community.windy.com/post/222219Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:27:20 GMT