What’s new in Weather
Apple’s acquisition of Dark Sky bears fruit in the new Weather app. When you open the app, the layout is dictated by current and expected weather conditions. For example, if rain or snow is likely, you’ll see a precipitation radar image, along with an hourly forecast showing expected precipitation. You can also choose to be notified when rain or snow is due to start or finish. If the weather is dry and settled, the focus is on the 10-day forecast. Whatever the conditions, they are reflected in the animated background which changes according to the current weather. Apple says there are thousands of variations which show sun position, cloud levels and precipitation.
There’s a map view that shows temperature in shades of orange, and you can choose to switch it to precipitation or air quality. The main screen also has tiles for UV index, wind speed and direction, humidity, and more.