That snowflake icon on your smartphone app might be quick and handy — it just might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.

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Smartphone weather apps that summarize their forecasts with eye-popping numbers and bright icons may be handy during mild weather, but meteorologists say it’s better to listen to human expertise ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This photo shows various weather apps arranged on a smartphone in Glenside, Pa., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ...

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