Google's Pixel Weather App Loses 6-Hour Radar Map: What Happened?
Summary of the Pixel Weather App Update
Current Issue: The 6-hour radar map feature in the Pixel Weather app has gone missing as of Friday, affecting all locations and devices, including those with active precipitation. This is observed in version 1.0.20250127.729684887 of the app.
Affected Feature: The radar map provided a 6-hour precipitation forecast for the US, UK, and most EU countries (excluding Italy and Luxembourg). It could be expanded to full screen with a play/pause button and a timeline at the bottom. This feature was powered by the same model behind Google Nowcast.
Remaining Features: Other blocks in the app remain functional, including:
- AI Weather Report
- Hourly forecast
- 10-day forecast
- Precipitation
- Wind
- Sunrise & sunset
- UV index
- Air quality
- Visibility
- Humidity
- Pressure
Potential Cause: The disappearance of the radar map is likely due to a server-side change, as it affects all users and locations. This update impacts all Pixel phones and tablets.
Recent Updates: Before this issue, the app recently introduced search and view capabilities for cities without the need to save them.
