See the forecast precipitation type in 2D
or 3D for any location, worldwide, for the
next 15 days from the ECMWF (European)
weather model.
This feature will move to a new "Pro"
subscription plan
later in 2025.
Getting Started
- Tap the "Maps" tab.
- Tap the overlay button.
- Tap "Forecast Global
Radar"
- Scrub the bottom slider.
Double-check any location by tapping
the map for the forecast details.
What are the main use cases for the
forecast global radar?
Get an easy-to-use
visualization of the precipitation
forecast for any location,
worldwide, for the next 15 days
(360 hours).
How do you make the forecast
global radar?
We take raw weather data from
the ECMWF (European) model and make
adjustments to make sure it correctly
shows the precipitation type, while also
optimizing the map performance for fast
loading and global viewing (over land and
water).
- Green = rain
- Purple = mix
- Orange = sleet
- Pink = freezing rain
- Blue = snow
How often is the forecast global
radar updated?
The forecast global
radar is updated every 12 hours with
the latest available forecast
data.
How long are the 'jumps'
between forecast images?
The 'jumps' between forecast
images are 3 hours for the first 120
hours (five days) and then 6 hours out
through 360 hours (fifteen
days).
What resolution is
the forecast global
radar?
The forecast global radar is
currently available in 25 km (15 mile)
resolution.
Are there any limitations to
the forecast global
radar?
The forecast global radar
is only from one model (ECMWF) and not
blended with multiple models like you see
elsewhere on OpenSnow. The forecast is
also lower resolution so it will not
always pick up the nuances of complex,
mountain terrain. We recommend
double-checking the forecast for any
location by tapping the map to view the
full forecast details.
View all of our high-resolution map
overlays on any device by upgrading
to All-Access. The
subscription includes 10-day snow
forecasts, local "Daily Snow" analysis,
custom alerts, and much more.
View → Forecast Global
Radar