Re: Wishlist - Model Run Time on Map & Previous Runs

As previously mentioned in the above thread, having the ability to choose the model run (rather than only having a single current run) can be very helpful.

Since Windy doesn't at the moment do ensemble forecasting, being able to flip back and forth between two runs or compare models/layers would be an incredible feature to have.

With the extra real estate on desktop, this could even be a feature where you could run two models/layers side by side to see subtle changes/trends in a storm track run to run.

Easier said than done I know, but would be a great feature to maybe see someday!

@Suty It would be really nice if there was a way to have a "compact" option for the menu. Being able to change font sizes and remove the images for layers to create a text based experience would be incredible.

These menus take up a ton of space on the screen when they swing out, making it really hard to change between layers while also viewing the map (mostly on mobile). Desktop has much more space, but same principle, a lot of screen space is consumed by these large menus compared to a compact text menu.

I know several threads existed where people left the same kind of feedback when this design was rolled out to mobile initially.

Are there any plans to create a more compact layout option? Or is there a more appropriate way to suggest that feedback?

Thank you.

@Suty I see HRDPS in the app now with the most recent update, thanks to the team for adding it!

@Wheats Would love to see this as an option. A “compact” style side menu similar to before and the new option for those who want it.

@Suty Can we please get back the static altitude slider (desktop)?

I wanted to bump this as well. The HRDPS models (1k and 2.5k) are another very helpful tool for (obviously Canada) but big chunks of the US as well. As someone in the Pacific Northwest it's helpful from other areas I can access it. Would love to see it added to Windy as well.

@illili said in Appearance:

@Suty Can we please get back the static altitude slider (desktop)?

@Suty, I'm not sure who's responsible, but now I see there is now a way to use the altitude slider without having to open the entire side menu. I really appreciate that recent addition since the changes.

It's the best of both where it can be independently expanded or compact when not in use. That option is perfect.

Hello,

Currently when comparing models, some regional models "backfill" with other models after their relatively short runs. Some example are the NAM, HRRR and HRDPS "extending" their run with the GFS and ECMWF respectively.

It's marked so it's fairly easy to tell, but I don't see the value in the feature when the compare view has the longer range models in it regardless.

It would be helpful to be able to optionally disable it to clean up the view if chosen.

@tessellahedron For a general purpose app, I like NOAA Weather and Tides (the icon is a sun and cloud in a crosshair and is free). That more or less takes what's on NOAAs website and puts it into a simple app. It lets you pick a specific spot on the map and will give you the forecast for whatever grid it's in.

But for Windy, yes I like the visual map most since that shows any given layer (wind, gusts, rain, temp, etc.) and lets me see what's most likely to happen based on the surrounding conditions of my area.

In Windy, you can get the forecast for a given location to get a more generalized readout. You can fiddle with the options to pick a different model, or if you want to compare you can set it to do that as well. Then it'll show each model output on a single timeline so you can get an idea if there's consensus or not. The Meteogram option has what you want with forecasted average and gust speeds.

@Suty The issue resolved itself sometime that evening I think. When I checked the next day for the 12z updates it was working as normal.

Sorry for the delay!

Hello,

When scrubbing through the time along any model (manually or by hitting play), there is some overlap on each hour where it isn't clear if you're actually showing the model data for that hour, the one before, or the one after.

It is most notable if you scrub right on the border between two hours. I can go from (for example) 9AM to 10AM and the screen doesn't change. If I scroll a little further, then it changes.

@dstenehjem That's how it was for a while if I recall (at least on desktop). I could see how in some regions where lots of models are available it could become noisy (particularly Europe where the team is mostly based I think).

@Suty For sure. I know it's a small team and this app punches above its weight. It's not super frustrating, just something that would be nice to have.

I appreciate the response!

Hello,

A few updates back, the model selector on desktop took on a compact view. Don't get me wrong, I love compact views. However, as implemented it adds some extra clicks and I think could be improved with some tweaks.

It would be nice if we could rearrange which models show in this compact view or alternatively "force" the model selector to show all available models for the given viewing area without automatically collapsing.

Thank you!

Just wanted to say thank you to the team for adding this to quickly differentiate!

A very small change, but makes a big difference for me as I'm constantly using the North America outputs and not the AK as much.

Hello,

Currently when comparing models, some regional models "backfill" with other models after their relatively short runs. Some example are the NAM, HRRR and HRDPS "extending" their run with the GFS and ECMWF respectively.

It's marked so it's fairly easy to tell, but I don't see the value in the feature when the compare view has the longer range models in it regardless.

It would be helpful to be able to optionally disable it to clean up the view if chosen.

Using your app from the US (the pacific northwest). Easily my favorite forecasting tool!

For notifications, is there a way to specify which model it is using? It seems to rely on ECMWF overall which is fine for medium range but when things get close where I am the HRRR, NAM, and HRDPS are more relevant for precision.

@Filip_K thank you for the reply and clarification!

@idefix37 No worries, I appreciate the response!

@idefix37 Awesome, thank you for the clarification!

Beyond that, do you know if the team has any intention of adding the AIFS model as its own option at some point? Or any of the Ensemble products they offer?