Issue with precipitation and cloud rendering after the latest update

[NurlG]

After the latest update of Windy.com, I noticed a significant decline in the visual quality of the precipitation and cloud layers.

Observed issues:
• The precipitation layer appears heavily pixelated.
• Large visible blocks reduce clarity and overall readability.
• Smoothing of the precipitation layer has noticeably degraded compared to previous versions.
• Fine-scale structures (intensity gradients, frontal boundaries) are harder to interpret.
• Zooming in does not improve detail as expected.

It feels as if the spatial resolution or rendering algorithm of the precipitation layer has been modified.

Actions taken:
• Tested the issue at different zoom levels — pixelation persists both when zooming in and out.
• Switched between different forecast models (ECMWF, GFS, etc.) — the visual artifact remains consistent.
• Cleared the application cache and restarted the app.
• Checked all available graphics and display quality settings.

The issue remains after all the steps above.

Questions:
• Were there any recent changes to the rendering engine or interpolation method?
• Was the spatial resolution of precipitation or cloud layers reduced?
• Is there a plan to restore the previous level of visual smoothness and detail?

Windy.com App Version – Weather Radar 49.000101, IOS

Thank you in advance for your clarification.

[idefix37]

@NurlG
The rain forecast displayed on the Cloud layer has always been pixelated. But it is true that pixels are a bit bigger.

The previous rendering

The new rendering

Note that the clouds themselves are not changed. The special rendering in my screenshots is due to my customized color scale of the Cloud layer.
Screenshots are from iPad.

[NurlG]

@idefix37
I would like to clarify the issue I’ve encountered after the latest update (app version Windy.com – Weather Radar 49.000101). The problem is not with the cloud layers themselves, but with the precipitation overlay, which is now excessively pixelated, with visible blocks and no smooth color gradients. I understand that the layers were pixelated even before the update, but this is over the top. These precipitation layers overlay the clouds, making the main visual layer difficult to use. Previously, precipitation over clouds was displayed with small pixels and was comfortable to use.
I hope this clarifies the issue and that a solution can be found to restore high-resolution rendering of the precipitation layers. Screenshots are attached for reference.
The issue is not with the settings, but with the fact that previously the layers were less pixelated, and after the update they are not. I’m personally fine with my current cloud layer, but if the pixels were less noticeable before and are now excessively visible, this is clearly a problem caused by changes in the update. Previously, my precipitation layer looked the same.
So, to fix the current situation, I have to either compromise on the cloud settings or on the precipitation overlay. What’s the point of such a trade-off?

[schilpat]

@NurlG Hi, we are already working on this - the pattern size just needs to be tweaked. It should be fixed in the next version.

[NurlG]

@schilpat I am very grateful for your quick and effective response. I truly appreciate your attention and the decisive actions taken.