The Weather Channel Desktop - Get instant access to your local temperature and severe-weather alerts The Weather Channel Desktop offers one-click access to current conditions, local temperature, severe weather alerts, hurricane updates, maps, radar , and hourly or 10-day forecasts.

Your local temperature is placed in the system tray next to your computer's clock. An always-on connection keeps you informed of weather changes and allows you to plan ahead.

The Weather Channel Desktop has lots of new features, including: