Weather Presets Pack for MSFS 2020 – 16 Atmospheric Conditions
Experience Different Weather Conditions in Microsoft Flight Simulator
Looking for more variety in your flight simulation weather?
Weather Presets Pack by DoNotBeOnFire (DNBOF) adds a collection of selectable weather conditions to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. From peaceful skies and light breezes to heavy thunderstorms, fog, snow and strong winds, this package offers more ways to customize your flights.
Whether you enjoy challenging instrument approaches, dramatic weather screenshots or soaring with a glider, these presets provide convenient starting points for different flying experiences.
What Is Weather Presets Pack?
Weather Presets Pack is a freeware weather enhancement add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
It adds 14 regular weather presets and two experimental location-specific scenarios.
Instead of manually adjusting every weather parameter, you can select a preset before departure and begin your flight with the desired atmospheric conditions.
Main Weather Presets
The package includes the following 14 regular presets:
Atmospheric: Dramatic cloud formations, especially attractive around sunrise and sunset.
Breezy: Moderate surface winds with stronger winds at higher altitudes.
Deicing: An artificial workaround for simulated icing conditions.
Fog: Reduced horizontal and slant visibility.
Light Snow Showers: Scattered snow showers with light winds.
Lying Snow: Snow-covered ground with calm conditions.
Shallow Mist: Mist affecting medium- and long-range visibility.
Small Heavy Showers: Compact areas of heavy rainfall.
Small Thunderstorms: Smaller, concentrated thunderstorm formations.
Snow Showers: Scattered snow showers with significant precipitation.
Soaring Ridge: Wind and cumulus clouds suitable for ridge soaring.
Soaring Thermals: Thermal soaring conditions with cumulus clouds.
Thunderstorms: Large thunderstorm formations with gusty winds.
Windy: Strong winds at the surface and higher altitudes.
Experimental Location-Specific Weather
The package also includes two experimental weather scenarios:
Hurricane KMIA
A hurricane-themed weather scenario designed around Miami International Airport.
Supercell EGLC
A dramatic supercell scenario designed around London City Airport, with storm activity extending toward the surrounding London area.
These experimental presets are location-specific. They are not intended to represent actual live weather reports.
Main Features
16 selectable weather scenarios
Fog, mist and reduced visibility
Snow and winter conditions
Strong winds and thunderstorms
Glider-friendly soaring conditions
Experimental hurricane and supercell scenarios
Quick selection through the simulator's weather menu
Technical Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Add-on | Weather Presets Pack |
| Version | 1.10.1 |
| Author | DoNotBeOnFire (DNBOF) |
| File Size | 3.03 MB |
| License | The Unlicense |
| Category | Weather / Utilities |
| Simulator | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 |
| Required Build | 1.27.21.0 or later |
Installation Guide
The package can be installed through Rikoooo Hub.
Download and install the package using Rikoooo Hub.
Make sure the package is installed in the MSFS 2020 Community folder.
Restart Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Open the World Map and select the weather menu.
Look for the DNBOF weather presets.
Choose your preferred conditions before starting the flight.
The package requires the simulator's fs-base-ui component version 0.1.10 or later.
If you already have an unmanaged copy of this package in your Community folder, remove or move it before installing the Rikoooo version.
Download Weather Presets Pack
Visit the official Rikoooo page for package details and installation information.
Final Thoughts
Weather Presets Pack is a useful addition for MSFS 2020 pilots who want more control over their flying environment.
From quiet misty mornings to powerful thunderstorms, the different presets make it easier to create interesting flight scenarios without manually configuring every weather setting.
If you enjoy challenging approaches, winter flying, glider operations or dramatic aviation screenshots, this freeware package is worth exploring.
Disclaimer: This article is an informational overview. The package is designed for MSFS 2020. Compatibility with MSFS 2024 has not been officially announced in the reviewed source. Weather presets are simulated scenarios and do not represent live meteorological conditions.
