Yr
The Norwegian met office's forecast, famously accurate across Scandinavia and unusually calm about admitting uncertainty everywhere else.
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How to get the most from it
Yr 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 useful and calming.
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
- Getting something practical done
- Winding down when your head is busy
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Yr: quick answers
Is Yr free?
Yes. Yr is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Yr?
No. You can use Yr without signing up for anything.
Does Yr work on a phone?
Yes. Yr works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Yr safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Yr take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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