RainViewer: Global weather radar map with live rain and snow animation. Tropical Tidbits: Weather model and satellite maps for serious storm watchers.
| RainViewer | Tropical Tidbits | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Weather & Climate Maps | Weather & Climate Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide (where radar exists) | Worldwide |
| Updates | Live / real time | Daily |
| Data source | National weather radar networks | GFS, ECMWF and many other weather models |
| Made by | RainViewer | Levi Cowan |
| Price | Free + paid plan | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Phone app available | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 1 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with RainViewer
- Live radar mosaic from many countries
- Past and near-future animation
- Rain and snow alerts in the app
What you can do with Tropical Tidbits
- Maps from many forecast models
- Satellite loops
- Tropical storm analysis and videos
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.