# Portland Weather from KGW 8

> Weather

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id425910429](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id425910429)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id425910429`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Belo Corp
- **Category:** Weather
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (1,613 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.520
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-07
- **First published:** 2011-03-21
- **Size:** 238 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/portland-weather-from-kgw-8/id425910429)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.kgw.com/privacy](http://www.kgw.com/privacy)

## Description

Portland Weather from KGW 8 delivers up-to-date forecasts for Portland, Oregon, and SW Washington with KGW.com mobile content for on-the-go access.

Key features include a 250-meter radar, high-resolution satellite imagery, future radar to track storms, hourly weather updates, saved locations, GPS-based awareness, opt-in push alerts, and official severe weather alerts from the National Weather Service.

## Rankings

- #44,356 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviews praise accuracy, clean UI, and strong local coverage with KGW 8, plus solid radar/map visuals. However, users repeatedly complain about a persistent logo overlay blocking information, removal or unreliability of video forecasts, and broader reliability/update concerns.

### Pros

- Very accurate forecasts with strong graphics.
- Clean, neat interface that's easy to use.
- Local focus and trusted content from KGW 8 (local experts).
- Solid satellite and radar maps.

### Cons

- Floating KGW logo blocks content and cannot be dismissed.
- Daily video forecasts have been removed or are unreliable/outdated.
- Reliability issues and signs of aging/limited updates (occasional loading problems).

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