Live Weather Radar Overlay in CarPlay Maps

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Hi all — I wanted to share an idea I recently submitted through Feedback Assistant that I think could improve safety and usability for drivers using CarPlay:

Add an option to overlay live weather radar (rain, snow, storms, etc.) directly onto CarPlay Maps while navigating. Similar to how traffic conditions are shown now, this would allow drivers to visually track incoming weather in real time without switching apps or relying on separate devices.

Why this matters: • Enhances driver safety by increasing situational awareness • Helps with trip planning and route adjustments around severe weather • Reduces distractions by integrating everything into one screen • Useful for everyday drivers, long-haul travelers, and first responders

I submitted this via Feedback Assistant, but I’d love to know what others think. If you also see value in this feature, consider submitting your own version via Feedback Assistant so Apple sees there’s interest.

Let’s push for smarter, safer navigation — thanks for reading!

Answered by DTS Engineer in 851064022

If you'd like Apple to consider adding the functionality you have described, please file an enhancement request using the Feedback Assistant. If you file the request, please post the Feedback number here.

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JarnoldEMT OP

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I had another idea that builds on this concept — I’d love your thoughts on it.

What if the radar overlay in CarPlay wasn’t just live, but actually forecasted based on your ETA?

Example:

Let’s say you’re leaving on a 3-hour trip and there’s a storm expected near your destination in 2 hours. Even though it’s not raining there yet, the CarPlay map would show radar activity in that area based on the time you’ll arrive, not just what’s happening right now.

So instead of just displaying current weather, the radar would be time-shifted to show what the weather will likely be when you’re driving through each part of your route. It would give you a heads-up before you drive into rough conditions — super helpful for long drives, road trips, or emergency response work.

I think this could be a powerful evolution of the original idea, especially if CarPlay used forecast data from the Weather app (via WeatherKit) to make it happen.

Let me know what you think — and if you like the idea, feel free to submit it via Feedback Assistant too so it gains more traction!

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DTS Engineer OP

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If you'd like Apple to consider adding the functionality you have described, please file an enhancement request using the Feedback Assistant. If you file the request, please post the Feedback number here.

Also, please review Apple's Unsolicited Idea Submission Policy.

If you're not familiar with how to file enhancement requests, take a look at Bug Reporting: How and Why?

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JarnoldEMT OP

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Thanks for the guidance! I’ve submitted both ideas through the Feedback Assistant as enhancement requests: • Live Weather Radar Overlay in CarPlay Maps: FB19118577 • Forecast-Aware Radar Overlay (based on ETA): FB19119579

Both are focused on improving driver safety and awareness by integrating radar visibility directly into the CarPlay Maps experience — including predictive radar based on your future location along a route.

Appreciate the response and hope others will consider submitting similar feedback if they support the idea!

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