Ventusky
Weather models rendered beautifully enough to watch for their own sake, with layers for wind, rain, snow depth and wave height.
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How to get the most from it
Ventusky sits in Weather Watching under Wander, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful and mesmerising.
About this category: Wind maps, radar loops, satellite imagery and forecast models that look extraordinary regardless of whether you need to know about rain.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Looking at something lovely
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Ventusky: quick answers
Is Ventusky free?
Yes. Ventusky is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Ventusky?
No. You can use Ventusky without signing up for anything.
Does Ventusky work on a phone?
Yes. Ventusky works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Ventusky safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Ventusky take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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