Going Blue is an expedition weather app designed specifically for satellite messengers. It was
built for a Denali ski expedition with one goal: to get you all the weather information you would
have at home, wherever you are. Going Blue uses a custom codec to pack hundreds of forecast data
points into a single message that can be sent over SMS, Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, or iPhone
satellite messaging.
How it works
Build a forecast request
Choose the location, weather model, and variables that you care about.
Send the request
Send the request via the internet, SMS, Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, or iPhone satellite
messaging.
View the forecast
Paste the forecast response into the app to visualize the forecast.
Features
Satellite ready: Get forecasts anywhere in the world, without cell
reception. Works with Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, and iPhone satellite messaging.
Hundreds of data points per message: Uses custom compression optimized for
weather data to fit a detailed weather forecast into a single message.
30+ weather models: Forecasts from high-resolution models like HRRR (3km),
HRDPS (2.5km), ICON-D2 (2km), and MET Norway (1km). Automatically chooses the best model for
your location.
Detailed cloud cover: See up to 10 levels in the atmosphere to
differentiate between high clouds, valley fog, and whiteout conditions.
Mountain forecasts: Pressure-level winds and freezing level for
high-altitude mountaineering.
Air quality: Plan around wildfire smoke and other pollution with AQI
forecasts.
Model agreement: See how well the forecast agrees with models from NOAA,
ECMWF, ECCC, and DWD.
Works offline: All forecasts are saved on your device for comparing
multiple models and past forecasts while offline.
Private: Going Blue requires no account and does not store your name, email,
or phone number.
Open source: View the source and a detailed explanation of the codec on
GitHub.
