The new look Elders Weather website

We’ve put together a comprehensive FAQ section to help you navigate the updated features and make the most of your experience. 

1. Why did we change the Elders Weather website?

The Elders Weather website was built on old technology that was being decommissioned. The new technology improves site speed, accessibility and reliability, while keeping the same trusted forecasts, maps and tools you already use.

2. Are all the same features still available?

Almost every core feature and dataset from the previous site is still available, including: 

• National, state and local forecasts - available under the Forecasts tab.
• Local forecasts - search a specific location by place name or postcode. Yur localised page includes a 7-day forecast of max/min emperatires, chanve of rain and amount, UV index, fire and frost rating, average wind speed plus predictions at 9:00am and 3:00pm, as well as historical data. There's also a link to the local radar and a detailed forecast for the next 48 hours. 
• 7-day and 28-day outlooks - use quick links under Forecasts for national, state and major towns, or search for a specific location. 
• Radar and satellite maps - You can use the +/- buttons to zoom in for more detail, or out to see a greater area.  Use the satellite overlays to show additional information. 
• Tropical cyclone trend and tracking information. 
• Rainfall summaries - available by location. 28-day and 12-month rainfall forecasts also available. 
• Sun and moon times - refer to location pages. 
• Tide information - refer to location pages 
• Climate and historical data - available in 3-monthly or full 12-month climatology. 

3. Will the site look different on my phone?

Yes, the site automatically adapts to your screen size for the best experience on any device. 

4. Why are some of the forecast figures different on the Elders Weather App compared to the website? 

• The website is using the new gridded forecast model that uses the nearest grid point. 
• The App has not yet been updated and is still using an API that will fetch the forecast from the nearest town forecast. 

5. I can’t find something that used to be on the old site. What should I do?

All major features are still available, but some may be found under new headings.

Try checking:

• Radars and Maps for radar, satellite and tropical cyclone data. Use the satellite overlays to display additional information.
• Forecasts for quick links to national, State, Territory and major town forecasts as well as 28-day and 12-month rainfall forecasts.
• Your Local Forecasts for tides, sun and moon times, and 7-day forecasts.

6. Has my local weather station data changed?

No. Elders Weather continues to source its data from the same reliable sources, feeds and local weather stations across Australia.

Your location’s forecast, rainfall and temperature data are exactly as before, just displayed through a new interface.

7. What’s next for Elders Weather?

Elders Weather will continue to provide accurate, local forecasts and data you can depend on every day. We’ll keep reviewing and improving the site in response to user feedback - including performance refinements, visual updates, and enhanced mobile features.

Stay tuned for a new look app experience in 2026!