Animating Weather Parameters in the Map View ("Play" Funciton)

The Play feature allows you to visualize weather trends over time by animating parameters on the map. This functionality helps track movement, intensity changes, and evolving conditions, providing valuable insights for decision-making.

How to Use the Play Feature

1. Select "Now" on the timeline.

2. Click on the Parameter you want to track.

3. If the parameter supports animation, you’ll see a Play button.

4. Click Play, and you can move the toggles on the timeline back 6 hours and forward 6 hours.

5. After a short loading period, the layer will animate on the screen in a loop for the selected time range.

Parameters Available with the Play Button

Almost all parameters support animation. The Play button is not available for the following:

• Hail

• Wind Direction (for which there is a separate icon to support on the map – Dynamic Wind)

• NWS Weather Type

See the example below for how the Snow Accumulation appears when animated:

For any further questions, reach out to your Account Team or contact Support at support@tomorrow.io.