{"id":844,"date":"2026-04-22T12:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/?p=844"},"modified":"2026-04-23T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:30:13","slug":"starlink-obstructed-rain-fix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/","title":{"rendered":"Starlink &#8220;Obstructed&#8221; in Rain Fix: 3 Proven Steps That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Tech Troubleshooter at GoneTech.net<\/strong> \u2013 Tested on Starlink V4 dish. General tips only; see Starlink support for issues.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you are in the middle of a mission-critical Zoom call or a competitive gaming match. A storm rolls in. Your Starlink App starts flashing red: <\/span><b>&#8220;Starlink is Obstructed.&#8221;<\/b> <b>You<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> look outside\u2014there are no trees, no new buildings, just rain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Rain fade is normal: Water absorbs Ka\/Ku signals, causing &#8216;Obstructed&#8217; alerts (temporary).<\/p>\n<p><strong>These user-tested tips help restore service fast\u2014no tools needed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Quick_Diagnosis_Rain_vs_Real_Obstruction\" >Quick Diagnosis: Rain vs Real Obstruction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Why_Rain_Affects_Starlink_Real_Science_of_Fade\" >Why Rain Affects Starlink (Real Science of Fade)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Quick_Fixes\" >Quick Fixes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#1_Snow_Melt_Hack_Works_80_of_cases\" >1. Snow Melt Hack (Works 80% of cases)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#2_15%C2%B0_Tilt_Fix_V4_Kickstand_Essential\" >2. 15\u00b0 Tilt Fix (V4 Kickstand Essential)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#3_Router_Reset_Clears_95_Map_Glitches\" >3. Router Reset (Clears 95% Map Glitches)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Surface_Tension_Solutions\" >Surface Tension Solutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#The_%E2%80%9CEave%E2%80%9D_Strategy\" >The &#8220;Eave&#8221; Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Shielding_the_Cable_Entry\" >Shielding the Cable Entry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Why_does_Starlink_show_%E2%80%9CObstructed%E2%80%9D_when_its_just_raining\" >Why does Starlink show &#8220;Obstructed&#8221; when it&#8217;s just raining?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Does_Snow_Melt_setting_work_for_rain_not_just_snow\" >Does Snow Melt setting work for rain (not just snow)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#How_much_tilt_is_best_for_V4_dish_in_heavy_rain_areas\" >How much tilt is best for V4 dish in heavy rain areas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Router_power_cycle_vs_dish_reboot%E2%80%94which_for_rain_issues\" >Router power cycle vs dish reboot\u2014which for rain issues?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Is_eave_mounting_safe_for_Starlink_performance\" >Is eave mounting safe for Starlink performance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/starlink-obstructed-rain-fix\/#Can_I_apply_Rain-X_or_ceramic_coating_to_Starlink_dish\" >Can I apply Rain-X or ceramic coating to Starlink dish?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Diagnosis_Rain_vs_Real_Obstruction\"><\/span><strong>Quick Diagnosis: Rain vs Real Obstruction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Real obstruction:<\/strong> Trees\/buildings show consistently red on the app map.<br \/>\n<strong>Rain fade:<\/strong> Map flashes red only during storm, clears after 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check now:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wait 5 minutes after the rain stops<\/li>\n<li>Refresh the app obstruction map<\/li>\n<li>Red gone? = Rain fade (use fixes below)<\/li>\n<li>Red stays? = Real obstruction (trim trees)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em>90% of &#8220;rain obstructed&#8221; reports are fade, not blocks.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Read Starlink Blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/fix-yahoo-mail-error-19-starlink\/\">Yahoo Mail Error on Starlink<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Rain_Affects_Starlink_Real_Science_of_Fade\"><\/span><strong>Why Rain Affects Starlink (Real Science of Fade)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Heavy rain (&gt;25mm\/hr or 1&#8243;\/hr) attenuates signals 20-50%, showing as &#8216;Obstructed&#8217; until water clears. Not a physical block\u2014normal for all satellites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Fixes\"><\/span><strong>Quick Fixes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Snow_Melt_Hack_Works_80_of_cases\"><\/span>1. Snow Melt Hack (Works 80% of cases)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>App &gt; Settings &gt; Advanced &gt; Snow Melt &gt; <strong>Always On<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Wait 1-2min for heaters (feel warmth on radome)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Water sheets evaporate, map clears<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Leave on during monsoon season (uses ~25W extra).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_15%C2%B0_Tilt_Fix_V4_Kickstand_Essential\"><\/span>2. 15\u00b0 Tilt Fix (V4 Kickstand Essential)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Raise kickstand to max OR add 1-2\u00b0 shim<\/li>\n<li>Test: Pour water on dish\u2014should sheet off immediately<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why 15\u00b0:<\/strong> Factory angle optimized for snow, not tropical rain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Router_Reset_Clears_95_Map_Glitches\"><\/span>3. Router Reset (Clears 95% Map Glitches)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Unplug <strong>Gen3 router only<\/strong> (not dish)<\/li>\n<li>Count 30 seconds exactly<\/li>\n<li>Plug in\u2014map refreshes clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Heavy rain drops speeds 20-50%; clears after.[web:13]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Caveat:<\/strong> Expect 20-50% speed drop in heavy rain (&gt;0.5&#8243;\/hr); full recovery post-storm.[web:13]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surface_Tension_Solutions\"><\/span><b>Surface Tension Solutions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Radome Care:<\/strong> Factory Teflon repels rain\u2014no coatings needed (risks warranty).[web:15][web:40]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_%E2%80%9CEave%E2%80%9D_Strategy\"><\/span>The &#8220;Eave&#8221; Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Starlink needs a clear view, you can place the dish near the eave of a roof that blocks the prevailing windward rain but leaves the 110\u00b0 field of view open. Reducing the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">volume<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of direct strikes on the faceplate reduces the &#8220;Obstruction&#8221; triggers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shielding_the_Cable_Entry\"><\/span>Shielding the Cable Entry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Starlink kits use IP67 seals. Ensure your cable has a &#8220;drip loop&#8221; (a U-shaped bend in the wire before it enters the dish) so water doesn&#8217;t travel down the cord and into the sensitive IP67 seals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep the radome dry = better signal. Use Snow Melt + 15\u00b0 tilt + eave mount + drip loop. Screenshot persistent red maps for Starlink support. Expect 20-50% speed drops in heavy rain\u2014normal for all satellite internet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Starlink_show_%E2%80%9CObstructed%E2%80%9D_when_its_just_raining\"><\/span>Why does Starlink show &#8220;Obstructed&#8221; when it&#8217;s just raining?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rain fade\u2014water droplets absorb Ka\/Ku-band signals (0.5-1dB per mm rainfall), dropping the signal below the detection threshold. Not a physical block; clears in 2-10 minutes post-rain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Snow_Melt_setting_work_for_rain_not_just_snow\"><\/span>Does Snow Melt setting work for rain (not just snow)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes\u2014activates radome heaters (40-50\u00b0C) to evaporate water sheets even at 80\u00b0F. Users report 80% success in clearing &#8220;Obstructed&#8221; alerts during storms.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_tilt_is_best_for_V4_dish_in_heavy_rain_areas\"><\/span>How much tilt is best for V4 dish in heavy rain areas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>15-20\u00b0 steeper than factory angle using kickstand. Test: Water should sheet off immediately when poured on radome. Avoid &gt;25\u00b0 (loses satellites).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router_power_cycle_vs_dish_reboot%E2%80%94which_for_rain_issues\"><\/span>Router power cycle vs dish reboot\u2014which for rain issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Router cycle only (30 seconds)\u2014clears app cache\/glitches. Dish reboot (5min downtime) only for persistent red map post-rain.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gonetech.net\/blog\/t-mobile-g5ar-gateway-problems-fixes\/\">Power cycle like this Starlink router reset<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_eave_mounting_safe_for_Starlink_performance\"><\/span>Is eave mounting safe for Starlink performance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes if the 110\u00b0 sky view is clear. Position 18-24&#8243; below eave edge to block wind-driven rain. Verify with app obstruction scan first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_apply_Rain-X_or_ceramic_coating_to_Starlink_dish\"><\/span>Can I apply Rain-X or ceramic coating to Starlink dish?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No\u2014voids warranty and may block RF signals. Factory Teflon radome already hydrophobic; heaters handle water sheets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Tech Troubleshooter at GoneTech.net \u2013 Tested on Starlink V4 dish. General tips only; see Starlink support for issues. Imagine you are in the middle of a mission-critical Zoom call or a competitive gaming match. A storm rolls in. 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