How disappointing that the BBC should take such a backward step. I write this from the United States, which is often derided for dumbed down TV and audiences, but where the basics of weather - isobars, fronts, the jetstream etc are very competently communicated to a mainstream audience. For all of us who work or play outdoors and depend on detailed forecasts, please rethink. Andrew Brandon, Nottingham

This new forecast is horrible, the scenery moves too fast across the country before you can assimilate your local weather and it would help if the country were coloured green, after all we do live in "this green and pleasant land" Bring back the isobars too - we're not all brainless. Peter Weaver, Rhyl

First of all, for many people in the UK the weather is not trivial. I'm a fisherman on the Isle of Mull and accurate forecasting is essential for profitability and, more importantly, safety. The BBC's new weather forecast is an absolute disgrace. Why show the British Isles from above the middle of France so that you can't make out anything north of Cardiff? Here's a crazy idea, how about showing a forecast for the British Isles with a view from - wait for it - above the middle of the British Isles? My main complaint, however, about the new weather forecast is the complete lack of information it gives you. Yes they give you dodgy graphics about rainfall, but as I mentioned above you can't tell where they think it's going to be raining in Scotland anyway. But what about winds? Are there just supposed to be no winds anymore? I've heard the BBC try to defend the fact they no longer show isobar charts as they say that some people can't understand them, but what about the people with enough braincells to understand them? Doesn't the BBC always try and say that it isn't dumbing down? I want my TV licence money back. Andy Johnston, Isle of Mull

Absolutely disgraceful. I allways understood the BBC to be an informative public service, but now they have taken a real step backwards. Anyone actually interested in the weather now gets little real information, and children will know nothing about synoptics and weather fronts. How's that for progress? Antony Moore, Warminster

The new weather forecast imposed upon us by the BBC is abysmal. Virtual reality equates with lack of clarity. Horrible colours with cloud obscuring landmarks, a view that favours people living in the south, and a camera that pans across the country before one can assimilate any local information. We all know what rain looks like and do not ned to see simulated drops falling all over the image presented. The BBC should revert to the previous display which showed clear symbols for rainfall, sunshine, wind speed & direction etc. Accuracy of forecast is a separate issue. However I expect that the BBC will adhere to the new appalling graphics because, after all, they know best, don't they? Roger Guy, Hereford

Muddy brown, distorted, fuzzy, no wind, no synoptics - this is weather "forecasting" for idiots. Tim Pentreath, Bath

It's a shame that the BBC have decided to treat everyone as if they are too stupid to understand the basics of the weather. Many people require accurate information for their livelihood and recreation. The new forecast excludes information in favour of presentation, and deprives everyone who pays attention to the weather of a very valuable resource. Maybe their marketing team should have asked people who actually take an interest in the weather and enjoy the outdoors, rather than the bored couch potatos they probably called at home in the middle of the day. Richard Zaltzman, Bristol

Although I don't think the new forcast is difficult to follow, where has the wind speed and direction gone? I go out cycling alot and want to know what to expect. the accuracy needs improving firstly though, in five minutes I can get two different forecasts from my local BBC forecast to the national BBC forecast. Who interprets this data? Jamie Stogden, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

I understand from BBC radio news that the isobars have been removed from the new television weather forecast because "people who don't understand them feel disenfrancised". Now we have official confirmation (as if we didn't already know) that dumbing down is BBC policy. Jospeh Cross, Aberdeen

I want to know why after 30-odd years the BBC have decided to take off the wind speed and direction, I fail to see how a simple wind arrow can confuse people (which is the reason they give as to why they now no longer include such information). If it is so confusing why do all the other TV channels include it on their forecasts - do the BBC really think all there viewers are really that dim? Nick Farley, Warminster

The new BBC weather graphics suffer from a major problem - they say nothing about the weather. Apart from a simulated meteor shower and various "lighter shades of brown", the maps do nothing. The graphics are poor and miserable on the eye, it all looks fuzzy and drunk. Today, it was impossible to see the map of the UK, as it was swamped with (poorly) simulated clouds. These graphics look as if composed on an ancient BBC computer by a Sixth former in 1982. The old maps and graphics worked perfectly, this rubbish does not work at all. The biggest question is why did the BBC or the Met Office see fit to spend millions importing shoddy graphics from down-under? Does this explain the peculiar southern bias of the maps? Bring back the symbols and isobars and restore our green and pleasant land. Out with the brown, Out with the meteor showers and out with the weather non-forecast from New Zealand! Sacha Hill, London

I have no idea why the BBC adopted the new perspective - which appears to be for people based in Normandy who are interested in the weather in England. I think the graphic is generally very poor in both the presentation and the progression through the next 24 hour period. It is similarly poorly presented in the regional coverage here in Scotland. I shall continue to watch the Sky weather coverage, which has always used both clear graphics and excellent predictions. Ann Campbell, Glasgow

I think the new weather forecast is great. The new graphics and rolling clock make it far easier to see when the rain will hit my area and I can plan my day accordingly. So far it seems to be fairly accurate as well. Ruth Farrington, Chester

On the new weather map it is not possible to differentiate between Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Undue prominance is given to the English Channel and the south of England. I suggest the elongation of the map is removed and the old map reinstated or people will change to other channels. Name and address withheld

The BBC are only presenting the weather map as it would look on any desktop globe, and north is always to the top. Maybe we should reposition ourselves just above the equator we would then appear flat! The only thing I would suggest to the Beeb is make the rain drops bigger, but then again that could make the North even less noticable. Steve Bosley, Hereford

Why are the Scots complaining about the new system being biased against them? They are a region of the UK and as such have their own regional forecast provided by the BBC. Richard Gill, Carlisle

Britian isn't the only country fixated on accurate weather forecasts. Here in Canada, we rely heavily on correct data, especially in winter, when you can live or die on a forecasters' professionalism. We all have a right to demand more balanced and more accurate forecasts. Barry Heath, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Who needs weather forecasts? Here in Manchester it is either raining or about to rain, either cold or not quite so cold. David Sindall, Manchester

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