# Photo-Based Weather Apps Yahoo!'s Weather App Uses Flickr Photos to Show Current Weather By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yahoo-weather-app References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/04/19/yahoos-weather-app-uses-flickr-to-literally-show-you-current-weather-conditions/) & [mobile.yahoo](http://mobile.yahoo.com/weather) Although there are several minimal and beautifully designed [weather apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-weather) competing for attention, [Yahoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/email-management)!'s Weather App is one of the newest (and free ones) that will surely give the rest a run for their money. In addition to providing the current weather conditions, forecasts and other reports, the app uses local Flickr captures based on your specified location to provide [background images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-wallpaper-maker) that depict the weather. The app even lets you choose favorite locations, which is perfect for getting a visual on the weather for a loved one in a different city, or planning ahead for a vacation. This is a great, personal way to receive weather updates as captured by people in your city. You can even contribute to the images used in the app by submitting to the[The Project Weather Group on Flickr](http://www.flickr.com/groups/projectweather/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Photo-based Weather Apps:** New weather apps are using photos from Flickr to provide background images that depict the current weather, presenting a personalized way to receive weather updates. - **Visual Weather Reports:** Visual media is changing the weather reporting industry by allowing users to see weather reports through photos that provide a more personalized and interesting way of displaying the forecast. - **Social Weather Forecasting:** Social media platforms are being used to enable users to contribute to the images used in the weather apps, making weather forecasting more collaborative and user-centered. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Companies that develop mobile apps can explore opportunities to use images and unique visual experiences to create personalized weather apps that offer a new way of presenting weather forecasts. - **Photography and Media:** Photographers and media agencies can collaborate with weather apps to provide visually stunning real-time weather reports that engage the audience while telling a story. - **Social Media Marketing:** Companies leveraging social media can offer opportunities for weather forecast collaborations to create brand recognition-enhancing campaigns that engage followers and inspire brand loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entertaining Weather Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brzzy-weather.md) - [Weather Forecasting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainy-skies.md) - [Illustrated Weather Forecasting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-weather.md) - [Ambient Weather Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-screen.md) - [Musical Weather Forecast Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skytunes.md) - [Gamified Weather Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mineweather.md) - [Hyperlocal Weather Forecasting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-weather.md) - [Handy Roadtrip Weather Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wayther-app.md) - [Desktop Weather Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-forecast-app-menu.md)