WeatherBug is a free forecasting tool that embeds directly onto your desktop and provides up-to-date information on the weather in your area. WeatherBug prides itself as being the world's largest weather-tracking service. The application collects information from over 8,000 professional weather-tracking stations to provide the most accurate forecasts available. WeatherBug is community-based and combines both tracking data and user reports. The application is partnered with NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and the CW. The program can be specifically tailored to suit the needs of the user.
AccuWeather was founded in 1962 and has become one of the most trusted sources in weather forecasting. The AccuWeather desktop widget, known as Stratus, is a small and simple tool that provides weather information without taking up a large amount of space or intruding on the user's tasks. The application will provide a user with the current weather conditions in his area as well as a five-day forecast that can be accessed by clicking a small button. AccuWeather provides both local and international weather reports, making it an ideal tool for individuals who travel. Stratus will notify the user of any upcoming severe-weather alerts by activating a utility known as WeatherAlarms.
The Weather Channel was established in 1982 as a 24-hour, seven-day television channel and has since expanded to the Internet. The Weather Channel offers a desktop weather application that provides real-time weather information and alerts. The application gives the user full control over its look and feel as well as access to fun features such as trivia, videos, photos and cartoons. The desktop application can also provide users with an approximate temperature of the computer's system tray.
The Weather Underground Weather Widget provides local and national weather forecasts from the user's desktop. The application is user-friendly and is available in a multitude of languages. The Weather Widget gives users access to animated radar as well as live webcam feeds from around the country.
