Let’s talk about the apps you use to monitor weather conditions in the mountains. Here are some of the most popular ones:
Windy
This Czech app provides interactive weather forecasts worldwide. It was founded by Ivo Lukačovič in November 2014. According to its developers Windy is praised as:
“A fast, intuitive, detailed, and highly accurate weather app is trusted by professional pilots, paragliders, skydivers, kite surfers, sailors, anglers, storm chasers, and weather enthusiasts — even governments, military units, and rescue teams,”.
YR.no
A Norwegian app with an intuitive interface, available only in English. YR provides weather forecasts not just for cities and mountain ranges but also for individual peaks. The app is free to use.
Meteoblue
This Swiss app offers data on over 6 million locations. It provides information about air temperature, wind speed, and precipitation, along with the “forecast reliability” index. It also features cloud layer tracking, allowing for more precise precipitation predictions.
Monitor Burz
A mobile app from Polish developers that tracks storms and lightning activity across Central and Eastern Europe. It displays lightning strikes and their movement directly on maps. The interface is available only in Polish.
FlowX
This app allows users to compare forecasts from multiple data sources. Travelers appreciate its offline mode, which works even with weak internet signals.
Weather & Radar
Developed in Germany, this app offers:
- Real-time storm and thunderstorm alerts for European regions.
- Skiing updates.
- Snow depth reports for European ski resorts.
Remember! Always check the weather before heading out, and if there’s any doubt, it’s better to stay home!