From making everyday decisions to staying safe during extreme weather, it's essential that Canadians have convenient, reliable access to weather information. For five years, Canadians have turned to the WeatherCAN application on their mobile devices to get trusted weather information directly from Environment and Climate Change Canada's meteorologists.
Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada will launch a new version of the WeatherCAN app with significant changes that are designed to enhance user experience. With feedback from users, the update will include a brand-new look, improved navigation, and a temperature notification feature.
- Air quality information will appear near the top of each location page. This will give quicker access to essential safety information during wildfire smoke or other air pollution events.
- A new temperature notification will allow users to be notified when the temperature, humidex, or windchill reaches certain thresholds of their choosing.
- Users will notice a more contemporary visual style and can choose between light and dark mode for improved accessibility.
New features for the in-app radar are in development and will launch next year.
The WeatherCAN app is free to download and is available on Apple and Android mobile devices. Existing users will be prompted in their app to update to the newest version. New users can download the updated app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Environment and Climate Change Canada is committed to continuously improving how we deliver weather information. WeatherCAN users are invited to submit feedback on the new design through the app's feedback feature or using the "Contact Us" form on weather.gc.ca.
