Canada Weather app for iPhone and iPad

4.8 ( 928 ratings )

Weather Utilities
Developer: Gauld Developments

1.99 USD

Current version: 3.7, last update: 3 months ago
First release : 09 Sep 2011
App size: 8.3 Mb

View Canadian weather radar, satellite imagery, GFA, and surface analysis charts.

--- Radar Map ----

View radar animations for all of North America (including Alaska & Hawaii) and choose between Precipitation Rate imagery (calibrated for either rain or snow) or Precipitation Type imagery (shows the type of precipitation as rain, snow, mixed, etc). Customize animation speed, delay, radar opacity, and map type.

*Note: Precipitation Type imagery is currently experimental and may not accurately reflect the exact type of precipitation falling in your area.

--- Radar Images ---

Select from a list of 31 stations nationwide and animate up to 100 images calibrated for either rain or snow. Visit the Environment Canada website for a detailed map of radar coverage in your area.

*Note: Fort McMurray is not included since the overlay images were never produced by Environment Canada. Radar coverage in the Fort McMurray area is included in the Radar Map product.

--- Satellite ---

View satellite imagery from the GOES-16 weather satellite in visible light, infrared, and combined. Choose between the Meteorological Society of Canada (MSC) or the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and animate up to 6 hours of imagery. Coverage includes all of Canada and most of the USA.

--- Charts ---

View Surface Analysis and Graphical Area Forecast (GFA) charts for all of Canada. The Surface Analysis is a snapshot of the current pressure and frontal systems across Canada. GFAs give you a 12-hour forecast of the expected pressure and frontal systems at a regional level, along with information such as expected precipitation, cloud height & coverage, turbulence, icing, and freezing level. While these charts are typically used by pilots, they offer an excellent look at the current weather systems in a given region.

Quickly switch between 0/+6/+12 GFA images and between "Clouds & Weather" and "Icing, Turbulence, & Freezing Level" images. You can also view GFA pairs side-by-side instead of having to switch between them.

--- Data Providers ---

Radar: Environment Canada
Satellite: Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA)
Charts: NAV CANADA

Pros and cons of Canada Weather app for iPhone and iPad

Canada Weather app good for

Does what it says and works well. Useful tool to have in your pocket.

Finally as simple app that provides up to date information on local conditions using Environment Canadas radar stations. Resolution is very good and I can tell when rain/snow is going to reach the area where I plan to be outdoors. Please continue to keep it simple with the full screen being used for the radar image.

Using the weather app on your iPhone/iPod + this app makes me like 95% accurate in planning my workdays now (i work outside in construction) in seconds.

Great app for my flight training! Works very well! I highly recommend it to fellow pilots, outdoors lovers, etc... Keep it up! :^D

I have to say im very impressed by this app. The resolution of the doppler radar is 10 times better than my weather canada app. I use weather canada app for temperature and weather reports but this app is for people who want to know if its gunna rain or snow and its extreamly accurate. Worth .99 great value.

I found the app to be quite good. I like the ability to go back several hours on the radar instead of the 1 hour on environment canada. The surface analysis and GFAs are a really nice touch. One thing that is lacking is satellite images but otherwise a great app.

Some bad moments

Just radar and graphs, I can get that from the web. I expected so much more based on the reviews.

Ever since last update it crashes! Was a great app...now screen flashes for a second and goes back to home screen! PLEASE fix this asap!!!

Radar is not updating. It displays: images are not current since Feb 25, 2014

I want my money back. Many other free apps out there. Most are far superior. Dont get this

Forecast apps talk about probability but they dont help in answering the question: "Am I going to get wet?". This app pull the latest radar maps and therefore it shows if rain/snow is coming to you. It is so accurate that your close ones will think that you are a weatherman

Whenever I push "Nearest Station" or "Favorite Station," nothing happens and the screen freezes. No other buttons work when this happens. Update?

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