The weather and wind change every day in Zephyr Town. And both of these things can impact your farm work, windmill processing, and even resident schedules.
This page is a guide to all weather types and wind mechanics in Grand Bazaar, including details on what they affect in the game world.
All Weather & Wind Levels
You’ll find each day’s weather & wind details as icons in the top-right corner of your screen, just below the current time and day.
You can also tune in to your house radio to check today’s weather and wind, along with the weather and wind forecasts for the next three days. This allows you to plan ahead with confidence.
The tables below list all weather types and wind levels, along with their radio forecast messages and visual HUD icons.
| All Weather Types | ||
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| Icon | Weather | Weather Forecast |
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Sunny | Sunny with clear skies! |
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Cloudy | Looks like clouds are rolling in. |
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Rainy | Rain’s in the forecast! |
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Heavy Rain | We’re in for a heavy downpour! |
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Snowy | We’ve got a snowy day ahead. |
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Hurricane | There’s a hurricane on the way! |
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Blizzard | There’s a blizzard on the way! |
| Wind Power Levels | ||
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| Icon | Wind Level | Weather Forecast |
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No wind | Not much wind is expected. |
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Wind Level 1 | Expect a gentle breeze. |
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Wind Level 2 | Strong winds are in the forecast. / Strong winds expected. |
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Wind Level 3 | Avoid heading outside if you can! |
Weather Mechanics
Different weather conditions have unique impacts on your crops, animals, and resources.
The table below summarizes each weather type and its main effects.
| Weather | Effect |
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| Sunny & Cloudy |
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| Rain & Heavy Rain |
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| Snowy |
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| Hurricane & Blizzard |
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Preparing for Hurricanes & Blizzards
Hurricanes (Summer) and Blizzards (Winter) are the most destructive weather events.
Unprotected fields can lose up to 70% of their crops, wiping out much of your hard work.
You’ll want to put up Windscreens to protect from these storms. You can craft Windscreens at the Red Windmill and place them the day before a storm.
To set one up, just equip it and interact with the sign next to the field.
It’s worthwhile to stock up on Windscreens in advance so that you’re never caught off guard. Just count how many Windscreens you’d need for each field and Mushroom Log, then craft that many to have ready on demand.
Weather Occurrence Rates
Sunny weather is the most common type of weather in every season, while Rain and Heavy Rain appear less often.
Bazaar days (Saturdays) and festival days are always sunny, regardless of the season.
Below is a table summarizing the chances of each weather type occurring in each season.
| Season | Sunny | Cloudy | Rain | Heavy Rain | Hurricane | Snow | Blizzard |
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| Spring | High | Low | Low | Low | — | — | — |
| Summer | High | Medium | Low | Very Low | 1-3 times max | — | — |
| Autumn | High | Medium | Low | Very Low | — | — | — |
| Winter | Medium | Low | — | — | — | Medium | 1-3 times max |
Wind Mechanics
Wind strength changes daily, just like the weather.
And it always blows from west to east.
Strong winds let you glide farther, making it easier to reach higher elevations and collect rare ores.
The table below shows how each Wind Level impacts different actions.
| Activity | No Wind | Wind Lv. 1 | Wind Lv. 2 | Wind Lv. 3 |
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| Walking / Standing | No effect | No effect | No effect | Gets pushed by the wind |
| Jumping | No effect | No effect | No effect | Gets pushed by the wind |
| Glider (tailwind) | Slow | Normal | Fast | Very fast |
| Glider (headwind) | Slow | Barely moves | Blocked | Blocked |
| Windmill processing speed | No effect | No effect | Fast | Very fast |
| Next day’s forageable spawns | No effect | No effect | Slightly higher | Greatly higher |
