The Weather Channel Desktop Editor's Review

Keep track of local and remote weather conditions with this must have Windows Utility

Having local and remote weather at your fingertips is part of what makes the internet the internet. I mean, how good would the internet be if you couldn't find out if it was gonna rain today either at the places you live and work, or where you were going to travel to?  Its actually kinda silly...  Its for this reason that I find tools like the Weather Channel Desktop so important, and  a must have on your Windows desktop.

The Weather Channel Desktop provides one-click access to current weather conditions, local temperature, severe weather alerts, hurricane updates, maps – including radar and other precipitation tracking tools – ad well as hourly and10-day forecasts. Your local temperature is placed in the system tray, and many functions are accessible via this tray icon. An always-on connection keeps you informed of weather changes and allows you to plan ahead.

App Pro’s: Accurate weather data at your fingertips, The Weather Channel's trusted reputation

App Con’s: Adware supported and comes with junkware

Conclusion: The Weather Channel Desktop is one of my most favorite applications.  I often have a long commute to work and knowing what weather conditions I will encounter during that commute is very important in preparing for the day.  While I really like what the app does, its graphs and maps, the fact that its adware supported and comes with some apps that I didn't necessarily want installed when I installed the Weather Channel Desktop is a bit frustrating. However, these apps are easily removed via the Programs and Features Control Panel App. This is the only real blemish on what otherwise is one of the best system tray apps I've ever used.