Where Does Windy Store Maps and Favorites?
Windy keeps favorite locations, alert settings, and layer presets in your account with offline map packs per region. Download maps before remote trips.
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Windy layers weather models over maps in the account cloud. Favorite spots with alerts, preferred models per activity, and layer presets sync across devices. Offline packs cache map tiles per region.
That makes login the migration and packs the errand. Exact folder names may vary by version. Compare models before committing to mountain plans; single-model trust strands hikers. Rain radar animates hourly ahead. Webcams verify summit conditions live. Hurricane tracks update six-hourly. Air quality overlays smoke plumes.
Where Windy stores this, by platform
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.windyty.android/files
Favorites sync via account; packs cache per region. Exact folder names may vary by version. Download regions over WiFi before trips.
Windy app storage (Settings > iPhone Storage)
Same account model as Android. Premium extends forecasts and layers. Reinstalls restore on login.
Frequently asked questions
How do I use Windy offline?
Open the menu and download map regions over WiFi before leaving coverage. Packs consume serious space per area, so prune afterward. Favorites and alerts survive map deletion.
Do favorites transfer to a new phone?
Yes for favorites and alerts on login. Offline packs rebuild per region on the new phone. Premium unlocks longer forecasts and extra layers. Try compact widgets.
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