by Blender Bits·Simulation
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Weather It packs a full spread of conditions, from storms to snowfall, into one Blender add-on, with grounded details like rain bounce on surfaces and snow buildup on the ground, and it runs in both Cycles and Eevee.
Weather It is a weather-effect add-on for Blender from Blender Bits. It covers a range of conditions, from intense storms and heavy rain through to soft mists and snowfall, all of them customizable. A speed setting for the effects can be adjusted in the geo-nodes tab.
For added detail, it includes realistic rain bounce on surfaces and snow buildup on the ground. It renders in both Cycles and Eevee and is compatible with Blender versions 4.0 through 5.0 as an add-on, with Blender Extension compatibility noted. Documentation is included, and it's released under the GPL license.
One current limitation to be aware of: changing the size of the spawner also changes the speed of snow and rainfall. This can be fixed by adjusting the speed value in the geo-nodes tab. A demo video is available on the developer's page for a closer look.
Weather It is best for blender artists adding weather effects such as rain, snow, mist, fog, lightning and storms to their scenes.
Weather It is completely free to download and use.
Weather It supports Blender versions 4.0 through 5.0 and is distributed as an add-on. It's also noted as Blender Extension compatible, so it fits into recent releases of the software. A speed setting can be adjusted in the geo-nodes tab if needed. If you're running a version within that 4.0 to 5.0 range, it should install and operate as expected. For anything outside that range, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before installing.
Weather It works with both Cycles and Eevee, the two render engines listed for this add-on. Its effects, including the rain bounce on surfaces and snow buildup on the ground, are set up to work across either engine, so you can pick whichever suits your project. Both are supported directly, so you don't have to switch render engines to use the weather effects. If you want to see the effects in motion before deciding, a demo video is available on the developer's page.
Weather It currently has a known limitation where changing the size of the spawner also changes the speed of snow and rainfall. This is straightforward to correct: adjust the speed value in the geo-nodes tab to bring the fall rate back to what you want after resizing. The speed setting stays accessible in that tab for manual adjustment whenever you resize the spawner. The developer notes it can be easily fixed this way, so it's a minor workaround rather than a blocker for using the add-on.
Weather It is listed as free in this catalog, though licensing can vary by source, so check the developer's page for current terms. The add-on is released under the GPL license, which is standard for Blender add-ons. It has been published for over a year and carries positive ratings from a small number of users on its source listing. For the most up-to-date details on pricing, licensing and support, the developer's page and the Blender Bits store are the best places to look.
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