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Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq
Technology
Joe Foley

The Weather Channel’s '80s design revival is a barometer of what people want in 2026

The Weather Channel retro 90s UI design.

The forecast's telling me that it's going to be cloudy with a chance of pixels, but it's hard to be disappointed by the news when it comes via such charming retro UI design. The Weather Channel's '80s aesthetic is back, and it's going down a storm.

The brand's RetroCast feature can be toggled on and off in its iOS and Android apps or viewed in-browser, where things get even more nostalgic. On the website, You can select a location to view local and regional weather data on a loop like it was on television form, with smooth jazz playing in the background for added vibes.

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