UK Snow Map

@uksnowmap.com

A real-time map of where it's snowing in the UK - https://uksnowmap.com - a project by @benmarsh.com

The new snow forecast map feature is out in the latest version of the UK Snow Map app. Click the cloud icon bottom right and slide to see 4 days of #uksnow forecast. Tap the key labels to toggle layers on/off. Version 3.8.0 in the App Store and Play Store now.

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Adding snow forecast data into the UK Snow Map app for when it’s a bit quieter! Still working on the details but here’s how it looks at the moment; hourly forecast 3 days ahead, ability to toggle on/off falling snow (white), snow depth (purple) and general precipitation (blue).

Sneak leak of a first draft of adding snow depth and snow falling forecast data to the app. Copying the WXCharts colours as I think they are familiar. Purple = depth. White = falling. #uksnow

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Working on a #uksnow forecast feature for the app. The idea is to simplify a number of contributing snow factors down to a single "snow-chance" number (out of 10, obviously!) without getting too bogged down in the detail.

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Next app update - added a label when there’s no mapped reports to make that clearer, and added a better photo viewer so you can swipe between photos. In review with Apple and Google now, should be released in the next few days. #uksnow

So this is something I’ve been considering for a while, would be interested to see what everyone thinks… Should the @uksnowmap app have an in-app snow reporting option? This would mean you don’t need to send a #uksnow post on Bluesky / X for it to show up on the map… Thoughts?