Weather Data
Does CARROT Weather work worldwide?
Yep! You get coverage from the North Pole to the South Pole and everywhere in between.
(Note: Rain prediction is available only in the US, UK, Ireland, and parts of Canada. Everything else works worldwide.)
How accurate are CARROT’s weather forecasts?
Eerily accurate! CARROT’s forecasts are powered by Forecast.io, the world’s most accurate weather service. Just check out their ridiculously awesome raw data feed.
Raw data's great and all, but what does CARROT actually show me?
She always displays the current conditions at the top of the screen. And you can toggle the forecast platform between short-term, 24-hour, and 7-day forecasts.
If you want an insane amount of detail - like what the humidity will be at exactly 8 PM next Thursday - click the platform and CARROT will show every last drop of weather data she has for that forecast type.
Can CARROT really predict rainfall down to the minute?
Indeed she can! And in addition to telling you exactly how much it's going to rain or snow, CARROT can also send you a notification to warn you before it even starts to precipitate!
Is CARROT able to literally change the weather?
Of course not!
I mean, technically she has that ability, but there are foolproof security checks in place to ensure that she cannot create a superstorm that will wipe out all humanity.
So you have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Features
What about notifications? Can CARROT send me an alert when it’s going to rain?
CARROT supports precipitation and severe weather alerts, plus daily reports on upcoming weather for your area.
Even better, CARROT can forward these notifications to your iPhone or Apple Watch when you’re away from your desk. (Requires CARROT Weather for iOS.)
Radar? Satellite maps? Does CARROT have any way to track incoming storms?
Yep! CARROT displays radar maps for the U.S. and satellite maps for everyone else.
Does CARROT have a menu bar app?
Yes, and once you memorize the shortcut for it (⌥ + ⌘ + /), you won’t be able to live without CARROT’s Mini Window.
You get lightning-fast access to the current, hourly, and daily weather - and you can even add and switch between locations without opening the main app.
You can also detach the Mini Window from the menu bar and/or keep it in front of all your other apps.
What about a Today widget for the Notification Center?
CARROT's widget shows the current and hourly forecast for your location.
Why does a weather app include access to a time machine?
So you can view the weather for any location - up to 70 years in the past or 10 years in the future! It’s perfect for finding out how warm it’ll be for your big vacation next May, or if it was ominously cloudy on the day of your birth. (DeLorean not included.)
What are these secret locations I keep hearing about?
You can unlock 30+ amazing secret locations - like the Moon, Mount Doom, and Nakatomi Plaza - just by using CARROT. Be warned, though: you're going to get addicted to hunting them down.
General
How much do CARROT's dialogue and themes change?
From spooky fog to icy blizzards, CARROT has different themes for every possible weather condition. With over 2,000 lines of dialogue and over 100 hilarious "weather scenes," you'll never have more fun checking the weather.
Look out for space pandas, evil penguins, attack ostriches, and so much more. Just be prepared to hear in exacting detail just what CARROT really thinks of TV weathermen.
Are there a lot of preferences and customization options?
This is a Mac app. Of course there’s lots of options!
Here’s more details on the General, Appearance, Locations, and Notifications preferences.
What are the system requirements?
CARROT is built exclusively for OS X 10.11 El Capitan.
Is there a companion iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch app?
Indubitably! CARROT Weather for iOS was the #1 weather app on the App Store, was featured by Apple, and is beloved by all.
So you should probably pick that app up too when you buy the Mac version.
Awesome! So where do I download the Mac app?
Download CARROT Weather for Mac from the Mac App Store! Quick, before you make CARROT angry.