@Suty
@idefix37

I totally agree with the idea of adding an icon or button to quickly open the model selection. Using the “Compare forecasts” option isn’t very convenient for me, because I’m usually interested in looking at a specific layer (like rain, wind, etc.) with a different forecast model — not comparing data for one single location. So being able to switch models quickly while viewing the same map would make a big difference!

Of course, that’s just my personal opinion and I really appreciate you taking the time to consider the feedback!

Hello Windy Team,

I would like to suggest a feature that could greatly enhance the user experience. It would be incredibly helpful if the radar could display icons or visual markers to indicate the type of precipitation, such as snow, freezing rain, or other weather phenomena.

Thank you!

@Wheats

Yes sure. The animation freezes while the timeline bar continues to move. Is it a bug or it’s normal? (I am using the Windy app latest version 44.1.2, IPhone 16 pro max IOS 18.2.1)

I uploaded a recording of my screen.

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Hi Windy team,

First of all, thank you for your amazing app.

I was wondering if you have any plans to make the forecast model selection more accessible. Right now, having to open the menu and scroll down to switch between models can be a bit tedious, especially when comparing them quickly.

Would it be possible to implement a quicker way to change models, perhaps directly from the main screen or through a more convenient shortcut?

Thanks again for your great work!

@idefix37

I think it’s a good idea, it would help keep the main screen cleaner.

Personally, I’d still prefer having a dedicated button right on the main screen, just to make it as quick and accessible as possible.

But of course, that’s something for the developers to decide in the end!

@idefix37

I found the solution, thanks!

Thanks to your screenshot, I realized that the issue with the white map background after applying a custom color scale was caused by the color assigned to the zero value.

In my case, I had set 0 to a very light color close to white, which made the entire map background appear white.

I changed it to a dark gray instead, and now the map background looks just like the default again.

I just realized what you meant in the other topic 😂

Really appreciate your help

Hello,
I’ve encountered a bug in the Windy app when using the satellite view. The issue occurs when I start the satellite animation: the image freezes at some point, while the time bar continues to progress normally. This results in losing approximately 25-30 minutes of satellite imagery.

Windy app version: 44.1.2
Device/Software: IPhone 16 pro max / IOS 18.2.1

This is a recording of my screen.

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Is it a bug or it’s normal? Thanks for your help and suggestions!

@idefix37

Ventusky uses a combination of radar, weather models and algorithms to determine the type of precipitation (rain, snow, hail, etc.) I guess

@idefix37

Yes, I can actually modify and delete individual values directly within the code without any problem, not just copy and paste the entire block to replace the default.

I’m sorry, but I’m not sure what could be causing the issue on your side.

@idefix37

In fact, I asked if there was a way to implement this function. They explained to me that it is not so simple. However, I would still like to have this function, even if the data is not provided by the radar. I know it is not precise, but it is interesting to get an idea of what’s going on.

Hello @Suty do you have any news about it? Thanks

@idefix37

Exactly! It would be nice to have it on the map as well.

@Suty

Hello,
I can see hourly precipitation data on the following services:

• Ventusky: Both the app and the website display precipitation every hour (1h) for models like ICON-CH and ICON-D2, AROME.

• Meteologix.com: This website also shows hourly precipitation forecasts for the same models.

Regarding ecmwf only meteologix offer the hourly precipitation data. But I’m more interested in the high resolution models. :)

I hope this helps.

@idefix37

Hello!

I’m attaching a photo of what I mean. On other weather apps, with the same models, it’s possible to see precipitation data either hourly or every 3 hours. I just wanted to understand why this isn’t possible on Windy.

Hello,

I'm writing to ask about the precipitation layer. I've noticed that the hourly forecast is only available in 3-hour increments. Is there a specific reason why a 1-hour option isn't implemented?

I believe that having an hourly precipitation forecast would be a very useful feature, and I was wondering if you have any plans to add this in the future.

Thank you! :)

@Jari-Sochorová

Hello Jari,

I would like to know if there is a specific reason why the GeoColor satellite layer hasn’t been implemented on Windy yet, or if you are planning to add this feature in the future.

Honestly, for an app of Windy’s level, it feels quite surprising not to have this option, especially considering that even the most basic weather apps offer something similar.

I don’t mean to sound rude, and I apologize if I do, but I truly believe that a GeoColor satellite layer combined with Windy’s animations would be spectacular.

I’m not suggesting replacing the current satellite view, but rather offering both options, as this has been a highly requested feature from users for many years now.

Thank you very much.

@anthony10

Yes, exactly. I believe that a geo-color satellite layer is a must-have feature in any weather app, especially one at Windy’s level. There are so many features in this app, many of which seem of little use to the average user, while more important and truly functional ones, like the geo-color satellite, are left out. I’ll never understand why, and we’re never given an explanation.

@Irfan-tipu

I agree. The app should ideally provide a high-resolution forecast model like MOLOCH for Italy. Of course, it would be fair to have a high-resolution model for every country, but I understand that the costs would be enormous. However, Italy has a very complex orography and is located in a strategic and meteorologically interesting position in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.

@anthony10

I agree they should implement the GeoColor satellite. Would be amazing combined with the windy satellite animation. @Suty can I ask you why you don’t want to add it? I’m sure it’s a feature many users would love to have.

@Clazz64

You should also specify the location where you observed this anomaly. Do you mean in general in Sardinia, or in a specific place? Sardinia has a complex orography, so winds can vary significantly even just a few kilometers apart.