NWS Weather: Deep Weather Reviews

by Smoemeth

I would love to be able to use NWSWeather, but the inability to switch the display from light text on a dark background to dark text on light makes it unusable for me. My eyes are unable to handle “night mode” and I cannot look at any screen that is set that way for more than a second or two. If there were a setting to switch this display, I’d even be apt to buy the full version. Oh well!

by 1959Elaine

I signed up for the free version because I’m kind of a geek about this things, especially since the fires. I live literally near the only weather station inland LA Basin, and it’s assigning me to the only station in the region, far away and literally by the oceme to contact tech support or ian. I then went to premium and signed up for monthly subscription, thinking this would remedy the problem, but no! There’s no way for me to get the station close to me. The one near the ocean far away is useless to me! And there is no apparent way to get tech support, nor to unsubscribe!!!

by Billybobjimjack

I live in a weird part of country for weather. Getting this software to give me a real info for my area is really hard. But I can see that this software is well thought out, and I like it. If I lived anywhere else other then the Cascade Shadow on the Colombia River this would work really well. Update: Aug 2018 I use NWSWeather every day. Again because of where I live getting a good forecast for here is almost impossible. I use NWSWeather to get a foundation for the region. I have also talked with the developer of the software about another feature and he was very easy to talk with. He also added the wanted feature.

by The.Lone.Ranger

Deep Weather is improving but is still lacking in polish. For example, in the list of forecast discussion sections, each list item is very tall. The preview text in them is of limited benefit, so I’d rather see just the headings and keep the list to a single page. (I love the list icons, though!)

The thing that bugs me the most, though, is how the text itself is parsed: every sentence shows up as a new paragraph. This makes it so much harder to follow and completely fragments the flow of what the forecaster was saying. Please fix it so it shows the paragraphs as written!

Overall, a good app with plenty of opportunities to become even better!

by Colonelchuck

The NWS Forecast Discussion is a great way to understand what is likely to happen and get a sense of the unknowns that may impact current forecasts. Really good for looking out a week or a bit more. Needs better controls to allow you to select your initial view like the whole discussion on the first screen.

by Ftsillmet

This platform describes the weather systems verbally, no pictures, therefore challenging the viewer’s mind in a way that I like. I have many weather apps, this one is unique, and I have expanded my weather lingo. Not 5 stars, because I live on the edge between Albany and Hartford weather spheres, so I have to extrapolate a tad-but know what’s coming upstream. Thanks

by Big_Zach

Fantastic and minimalist text weather app that does everything it needs to and nothing it doesn't.
Thanks to the developer for fixing voiceover accessibility in the latest update. Text descriptions on the buttons are greatly appreciated by those of us who use the voiceover screen reader..

by Fugalh

My only wish is that on the iPad you could have the selections and discussion all in one screen without the overlapping. And perhaps allow the default view to be set (eg single page)

by WTadPf

The forecast discussion is the most meaningful and interesting NWS product for me - thanks for this efficient route to it. Short of NOAA/NWS making their own app for direct access (apparently not allowed), this is the best access to one of the most valuable parts of the NWS forecast package.

by Lengrep

I used to dig around to get the forecast discussion. Now it comes right up! You can select which noaa office you want from a map. If you subscribe, you can also save favorite stations.

by Gkasica

As a meteorologist I find Deep Weather is one of my most used weather apps. The ability to get a nicely formatted AFD is a very nice convenience and time saver. Not that I can’t read and locate the raw AFD but this is a huge time saver with the favorites feature. Any chance you’ll do one for the HWO’s possibly?

by Mansfield Seller

I have been looking for some time to get this sort of commentary for weather weather local or somewhere else. This compendium of analysis is almost complete, if they could attach links or their own source for jet stream forecast animated maps, radar, and assortments of maps winds, temps, and frontal position, then this would be king and I would only need one source, alas I do still have to see these others to complete my thirst; however, for narrative this is unparalleled. Cannot speak highly enough or recommend enough.

by Ghaegele

If you’re like me and want deeper information about our weather Deep Weather is for you. As a boater, the local forecast isn’t enough for me. I need to know more about what is happening so I can form better judgment about the safety of my boat and her crew. Deep weather is the best weather discussion I have found.

by Derecho81

Simple interface but easy to find locations to gather weather information as a weather junkie NWSWeather makes it easy for me to fly around the country and gain a sense of current weather analysis to build my own local forecast if you enjoy understanding the whys of why the weather works as it does NWSWeather is a must!

by HAMsmoke

It amazes me that with the abundance of weather apps out there, very few have this information, the weather service discussion, available full time. Some apps have it if an alert is issued. That is a small step but insufficient. Use NWSWeather, read the discussions, and start understanding the weather.

by SAFE ROADS

They know the areas and their peculiarities. I’m in the Columbia Basin and they do a great job hitting the mark. We have a crazy bubble in the Basin and they nail it. No one one is perfect and hey, it’s the weather. I have more faith in their forecast than the 7 other weather apps on my phone. Keep it up guys your incredibly helpful!

by Luladiya

I do love NWSWeather, but every other time I try to read the detail, nothing happens, no details. And, the day I signed to the Pro version, still, nothing! This is frustrating! We are in the midst of a Winter storm in Maine as I write this amid changing conditions with a paid up pro version, and it’s frozen! Five stars when or if it consistently shows the details I’m paying for!

by Root Beer Float -PCT, CDT

As a long distance backpacker I need raw information on weather as I'm out on the trail a month I find Deep Weather to fill this need in keeping me informed on what is ahead weather wise for the short term and long term forecasts. I've learned to trust it and rely on it for its information, which in turn helps me formulate, and or adjust the hike plan as needed. With learning weather patterns and reading the clouds as they appear in the sky, I'm very seldom caught by surprise with weather events.

by Opeth72

Gives instant access to the forecast discussion from every office across the country. Perfect for those who travel to different cities as well as just weather nerds at home (I use it for both). Not complicated and it doesn’t need to be. Forecast discussions are, IMO, vastly more important than the forecast itself, as you get a window into why it is what it is and how it could, and many times does, change. Again, it’s beauty is in its simplicity. I use it multiple times daily.

by Merikus1

NWSWeather does one thing perfectly: gets you the NWS Forecast Discussion and presents it to you in an easy to read format. If you’re a frequent Forecast Discussion reader, you understand why that’s awesome. If not, try this out and get a detailed understanding of your weather, straight from the National Weather Service!

by MrHudson

I have always enjoyed reading the National Weather Service summary notes about how they come to certain conclusions and where they think the weather is going. NWSWeather presents that sort of information in a very straightforward manner. Additionally, as a person who happens to be blind, I sincerely appreciate the developers inclusion of full accessibility via voiceover in NWSWeather.