1.0.0 (2025‑05‑14) Launch of the Interactive Model‑Map Viewer

:rocket: Our brand‑new viewer is now live on every /model/* URL — for example, /model/icon/usa/prec-clouds-temp-pressure. Here’s what the first public release delivers:

:earth_africa: Area :bulb: What you can do
:repeat: Multi‑model switch Instantly flip between (ICON) and (GFS) with one click.
:clock3: Run & cycle picker Quick access to the four latest synoptic runs (00 / 06 / 12 / 18 UTC) right at the top of the page.
:globe_with_meridians: Region selector (23 presets) Coverage from Argentina to the United States, including Europe‑wide and ocean basins such as the North Atlantic.
:bar_chart: Layer catalog (13‑plus variables) CAPE, 2 m dewpoint, accumulated precipitation, pressure, temperatures at multiple levels, wind gusts/jet stream, and more — with a contextual description under the map.
:film_strip: Animated timeline Forecast horizons up to 384 h (GFS) and 120 h (ICON) with Previous/Next, Play/Pause, and speed toggles (0.25×).
:iphone: Responsive & touch‑friendly Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile; pinch‑zoom and drag to inspect details.
:page_facing_up: License Clear CC‑BY‑4.0 terms, social‑sharing rules, and contact info right below the map.

:wrench: Behind the scenes

  • :keyboard: Keyboard shortcuts (/) for power users
  • :jigsaw: Progressive enhancement — the viewer gracefully falls back to static images when JavaScript is disabled

:sun_behind_small_cloud: Enjoy exploring the atmosphere — and let us know what feature you’d like next!