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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Toronto Post Weather Desk. Data from Environment and Climate Change Canada and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live forecast above to see today’s global pattern: it combines satellite, radar and temperature data for a single view. Use the world weather map live satellite layer to track cloud systems, and switch to the world weather map rain layer for precipitation intensity.
What is the global weather pattern right now?
Based on the live forecast above, a broad trough is anchored over the central Pacific, driving a series of fronts toward western North America. Across the Atlantic, a blocking ridge over Scandinavia is pushing a cold lobe south into the Balkans. The world weather map temperature layer shows a +4°C anomaly over the Barents Sea and a –3°C anomaly over the Mediterranean.
For a longer outlook, the world weather forecast 14 days suggests this amplified pattern will persist, with the ridge gradually shifting east into western Russia by the middle of the second week.
How do I use the different map layers?
The world weather map satellite view uses visible and infrared imagery to show cloud cover and storm-top heights. Switch to the world weather map radar layer (available over major land areas) to see real‑time precipitation echoes. The world weather map live satellite composite updates every 10 minutes, while the temperature and rain overlays refresh hourly.
For local conditions check Canada weather hub or your city page: Toronto Weather and Vancouver Weather. If severe weather is expected, Weather Warning pages are activated within minutes.
How often is the world weather map updated?
The map layers update at different intervals: satellite imagery every 10 minutes, radar every 5–10 minutes where available, and temperature/rain overlays every hour. The 14‑day forecast is refreshed twice daily from ECMWF and GFS models.
What do the colour scales on the temperature map mean?
Blue‑green colours indicate below‑average temperatures, yellow‑orange show near‑average, and red‑purple represent above‑average values. The scale runs from –10°C to +10°C anomaly relative to the 1991‑2020 climate normal.
Can I see wind patterns on the world weather map?
Yes — the world weather map live satellite and temperature layers include an optional wind stream overlay. It shows direction and speed using animated lines; thicker, brighter lines indicate stronger winds.