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If you're having issues with the Weather app, you've come to the right place.

There are a few simple things that you can do to resolve most issues with MSN apps.

  • First, be sure that you have a connection to the internet. If you are on a mobile device and away from Wi-Fi hotspots, be sure that you have allowed the device to use your cellular service.

  • Next, be sure that you are signed in with your Microsoft account and that you are using the same Microsoft account on devices that you want to share information.

  • Launch the app and use it for a while before checking to see if the live tile updates. If you are using the app for the first time, it may download updates and some features may respond slower than expected.

If you see a specific error message, send feedback from within the app and include the error message in your feedback.

For the Windows app:

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select the button marked Change to Celsius or Change to Fahrenheit.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Select the All about the MSN Weather app (2)in the bottom right, selectsettings, change to Celsius or change to Fahrenheit.

For the Windowsapp:

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select the button marked Current Location.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Select All about the MSN Weather app (3)in the bottom right, select settings, and then tap the slider for "Display current location"On or Off.

For the Windowsapp:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select the tile at the top of the screen marked Places.

  3. Tap or select the + button.

  4. Enter the name of the location.

  5. Tap or select your chosen location in the list, or tap or select Add. Then, tap or select the location that appears in the tile on that page.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Tap the + at the bottom of the screen.

  2. Type the name or zip code of the new location and press enter.

  3. Tap All about the MSN Weather app (4)to save.

For the Windows app:

  1. Tap or select the Edit button. All favorite locations will then display an X button.

  2. Tap or select the X on the location that you want to remove.

  3. Tap or select the Edit button to finish.

  4. For the Windows Phone app:

  5. Tap the edit button in the favorites section.

  6. Tap the location you want to delete.

  7. Tap the delete button.

For the Windows app:

  1. On the location's weather page, swipe up from the bottom of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select the Set as Home button.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Tap and hold any location.

  2. You can then set home, remove, or pin to start.

For the Windows app:

  1. On the home screen, swipe down from the top or right-click with your mouse.

  2. In the bottom bar of the app, tap or select the Change Homeoption.

  3. Tap or select your desired location from the Favorites list.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Tap and hold any location.

  2. You can then set home, remove, or pin to start.

For the Windows app:

  1. On the location's weather page, swipe up from the bottom of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. In the bar at the bottom of the screen, tap or select the Pin to the Start button.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Tap and hold the location you want to pin.

  2. Tap pin to start.

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select the Refresh button.

For the Windows app:

  1. Tap or select the Search icon in the upper-right corner of the page

  2. Enter the location name in the search box.

  3. Tap or select the name of the location.

  4. If a drop-down list of locations isn't displayed, press Enter.

  5. Tap or select the desired location.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Tap the+at the bottom of the screen.

  2. Type the name or zip code of the new location and pressenter.

  3. Tap All about the MSN Weather app (5)to save.

For the Windows app:

  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, enter Windows Key + C on the keyboard or move your mouse to the top-right corner of the screen and then move it down the edge.

  2. Tap or select Share.

  3. Select the app you'd like to use to share the weather.

For the Windows app:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select the Places button to see your list of favorite locations.

  3. Tap or select, then hold down, on a location.

  4. Drag and drop the location to its new position.

For the Windows app:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select the down arrow next to Weather Maps to see the list of regions.

  3. Tap or select the region of your choice.

The feature might not be available in every locale.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. Swipe to the Maps section to display maps for your current location.

  2. To see maps from another location, use to find a new location.

  3. When the new location loads, swipe to the maps section to see maps for that location.

  4. Tap any tile to view the animated map.

The feature might not be available in every locale.

For the Windows app:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select Weather Maps.

  3. Tap or select different map types for the region you're viewing.

  4. Tap on the map or move your mouse to bring up the map types menu again.

The feature might not be available in every locale.

In the Windows Phone app, tap the tile for any map to see the animated map.

For the Windows app:

Tap or select the Play/Pause button to view animations.

The feature might not be available in every locale.

For the Windows app:

  1. Touch: Move your fingers apart to zoom in or pinch the screen to zoom out.

  2. Keyboard: You can zoom in or out using keyboard shortcuts.

a. To zoom in one level, use the keyboard {+} or {=} button.

b. To zoom out one level, use the keyboard {-} button.

  1. Mouse: Select the +/- symbol on the screen to zoom in and out. Or use the mouse {SCROLL + UP} to zoom in or mouse {SCROLL + DOWN} to zoom out.

The feature might not be available in every locale.

There are a few ways you can pan to your desired location.

For the Windows app:

  1. Touch: Swipe on the screen.

  2. Keyboard: Use the arrow keys

    a. To pan left use {left arrow}
    b. To pan right use {right arrow}
    c. To pan up use {up arrow}
    d. To pan down use {down arrow}

  3. Mouse: Left-click and drag the map

    Note: Panning is restricted to regional boundaries, but you can select a neighboring region. Check out "See weather maps worldwide" on this page.

    The feature might not be available in every locale.

For the Windows Phone app:

  1. From the home page, swipe to the right until you see the daily summary.

  2. Tap the tile for a specific date for detailed information(not numbered)

  3. To see an hourly forecast, swipe to the right twice from the home page


NOTE: Panning is restricted to regional boundaries, but you can select a neighboring region. Check out "See weather maps worldwide" on this page. The feature might not be available in every locale.

There are a few ways you can sort the list of ski resorts around the world.

For the Windows app:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the screen or right-click with your mouse.

  2. Tap or select Ski Resorts.

  3. At the top of the table, tap or select one of the headings: Name, New Snow, Trails Open or Lifts Open.

  4. Select a heading to reverse the order of the list.

Like any other location in the Weather app, a ski resort can be set as your home location, pinned to the Start screen, or added to or removed from your Favorites list.

Reports on ski resorts include trail maps, current conditions, reviews, and 360-degree panoramas.

Note: Features might vary depending upon government policies, government restrictions, or data services available in your area.

Features might vary depending upon government policies, government restrictions, or data services available in your area.

If you have tried the 3 basic steps at the top of this article and still have this problem, please provide feedback from within the app and provide as much detail as you can.

If your current location isn't being detected it might be because you're in a region where location detection is disabled such as China, Macao or Taiwan.

Some smaller locations may not have weather data available. If your current location’s weather data is unavailable, the Weather app will show you data from a nearby location. You can choose to use this larger location for your weather.

If you pin the location to the start screen from within the app, the live tile only updates on that specific device. If you would like your Weather live tile to update across all of your devices, you need to pin the app to the start screen.

If you have tried the 3 basic steps at the top of this article and still have this problem, please provide feedback from within the app and provide as much detail as you can.

If you have tried the 3 basic steps at the top of this article and still have this problem, please provide feedback from within the app and provide as much detail as you can.

To fix this, remove one of the locations from your favorites list:

Press and hold one the duplicate locations and select remove or select the edit button and select the location that you want to remove.

Send ideas for improving the app

We would love to hear from you! Send your thoughts, comments, and other feedback from within the app.

If you're using Windows: From the app’s homepage, scroll all the way to the right until you see theNext Stepssection. Tap or selectSend Feedback.

If you're using Windows Phone: Tap the All about the MSN Weather app (6)button and then tapsend feedback.

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FAQs

Is MSN Weather accurate? ›

For the second consecutive year, Weather from Microsoft Start was named the “overall most accurate weather forecast provider globally” by ForecastWatch*. With AI-technology driving improvement in its predictions, Microsoft is setting a new standard, and the 2023 report* reaffirms the industry-leading position.

Where does MSN get its weather? ›

Temperature forecasts are based on data from Foreca and ECMWF.

What is the Microsoft Weather app? ›

Description. MSN Weather: The best way to plan your day. Get the latest weather conditions, whether you're hitting the slopes, or the beach, or checking the forecast for your commute. See accurate 10-day and hourly forecasts for whatever you do.

Which weather app is most accurate? ›

  • AccuWeather. AccuWeather has comprehensive planning features that use weather data to help you manage allergies, safely drive, or boost productivity. ...
  • The Weather Channel. The Weather Channel's app is slick and capable. ...
  • Weather Underground. ...
  • What The Forecast. ...
  • Yahoo Weather. ...
  • Carrot Weather. ...
  • WeatherBug. ...
  • FlowX.

What is the most accurate weather app in the UK? ›

The Met Office weather app gives you the most accurate world-leading global weather forecasts, with coverage from 1 hour to 7 days ahead.

What is the most accurate weather forecast in the world? ›

Powered by proprietary GRAF technology (Global High-Resolution Atmospheric Forecasting), The Weather Company is The World's Most Accurate Forecaster1 and a trusted weather partner for people and businesses everywhere.

Which weather channel is most accurate? ›

After analyzing the data, it was concluded that AccuWeather produced the most accurate weather forecasts. This partially disproved the hypothesis. The Weather Channel was not as accurate as AccuWeather, but it was more accurate than Dark Sky.

Is there an app for MSN Weather? ›

MSN Weather - App on Amazon Appstore.

Where is MSN based? ›

Founded in 1995, MSN operates as a subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation and is based in Redmond, Washington.

How do I change my location on MSN Weather? ›

Change my home location

For the Windows app: On the home screen, swipe down from the top or right-click with your mouse. In the bottom bar of the app, tap or select the Change Home option.

What is the most accurate weather model? ›

NWP is widely recognized as the most accurate method for weather forecasting, utilizing complex mathematical algorithms to simulate atmospheric behavior.

Do weather apps sell data? ›

As you can see, this app tracks and sells your location, contact info, usage data etc. Yikes. It's an uncomfortable fact that most popular weather apps do collect and presumably sell your location data and other information about you to third parties. Luckily there are alternatives.

What is the most reliable weather forecast in Europe? ›

As of 2021, the ECMWF's weather model is generally considered to be the most accurate weather forecasting model.

What weather app is 100% accurate for free? ›

Comparison Table
App NameKey Features
AccuWeatherMinute-by-minute updates, severe weather alerts
WeatherBugIn-depth data, real-time alerts, air quality
Carrot WeatherHumorous forecasts, customization
Weather UndergroundHyperlocal data, crowdsourced reports
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Is the AccuWeather or Weather app better? ›

Forecastadvisor.com, a website that tracks the accuracy of some of the most popular weather apps on the market, lists The Weather Channel as the most accurate weather app (83.33%) followed by Weather Underground (81.72%) (also under the same umbrella as The Weather Channel ownership-wise) followed by AccuWeather (79.30 ...

Is the Met Office the most accurate weather forecast? ›

When compared against other global NWP producing centres, for both deterministic and ensemble forecasts, we are consistently recognised as in the top two forecast providers and as a world leading National Met Service.

Which weather service is most accurate? ›

With the most complete global real-time and historical data, most robust database of forecast models, most advanced forecast engine globally, proprietary patents, and comprehensive validation results, AccuWeather is the most accurate weather company worldwide.

What are the best weather sites for accuracy? ›

Top 15 Weather Websites with Accurate Forecast
  • BBC Weather. There are lots of weather sites out there, but we think BBC Weather is one of the best weather sites for plain-speaking forecasts. ...
  • Met Office. ...
  • Weather Spark. ...
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  • Windy. ...
  • WeatherBug.
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