Going Blue

On-request weather forecasts delivered by text message — built for satellite messengers like the Garmin inReach, and for mobile phones.

Going Blue gives you better forecasts than the default satellite-messenger weather service. You send a short text containing a location and the forecast options you want; Going Blue replies with a compact, encoded forecast that the companion app decodes into a full multi-day forecast — small enough to fit within satellite messaging size limits.

Open the Going Blue app →

Get weather forecasts by text

Text START to (425) 434-5858 to get weather forecasts from Going Blue. One message is sent in response to each forecast request. Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help, STOP to opt out. Terms: https://going.blue/terms Privacy: https://going.blue/privacy

How it works

  1. Text START to (425) 434-5858 to opt in; Going Blue replies with a welcome message.
  2. Send a text message to Going Blue with a location (latitude and longitude) and your forecast options, from your satellite messenger or mobile phone.
  3. Going Blue fetches the forecast for that location and replies to you with a single message.
  4. Open the companion app to decode and view the full forecast.

Going Blue only ever replies to a message you send first and sends no marketing, promotional, recurring, or unsolicited messages. Message frequency is controlled entirely by you. We never sell or share your phone number or opt-in consent with third parties.

Important: forecasts are informational

Forecasts are provided for informational purposes only and may be inaccurate, delayed, or unavailable. Do not rely on Going Blue as your sole source of weather information for decisions affecting safety, including in remote or backcountry settings.

See our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for full details. Questions? Contact laneaasen@gmail.com.