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Windy users criticise switch of default weather model

Original: Windy(.com) switched the default weather model from ECMWF to an inferior slop model (meteoblue) for some reason :-( You

The weather forecasting site Windy.com has changed its default weather model from the widely respected European ECMWF model to one provided by meteoblue, prompting complaints from some users. Critics call the new default less accurate and speculate the change stems from a commercial deal, noting the older model can still be selected manually.

Why now: Users who rely on ECMWF's accuracy are disappointed by the unannounced default change and suspect a commercial motive.

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• Windy(.com) switched the default weather model from ECMWF to an inferior slop model (meteoblue) for some reason :-( You can still select a different model manually, but this is disappointing. I assume the reason was some sponsorship deal, can't think why else the default would… · yngmar@social.tchncs.de · 8

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