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Radar displays aren’t just about the data; they’re also about how that data is rendered. In this update, we’re adding bicubic weather data interpolation to Terrier, giving developers another option for creating smoother imagery. We’re also introducing an npm package that makes Terrier easier to integrate into modern web applications.

Wind is one of the most interesting aspects of weather to visualize. It has to communicate direction and intensity clearly, react quickly, and still look good while users zoom, pan, and animate the map. In this post, we look at how we built an animated wind display in Terrier, why directional data is tricky, and what finally made continuous wind animation work on mobile.

El Niño is more than a seasonal buzzword. In this post, we explain how the El Niño weather pattern develops, why tropical Pacific ocean temperatures matter, and how shifting atmospheric circulation can influence weather across North America and beyond. From trade winds and the Walker Circulation to winter storm tracks, here is how one climate signal reshapes global weather.