Going Blue
Weather forecasts by satellite
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Going Blue is an expedition weather app designed specifically for low-bandwidth satellite connections. It is built for skiers, alpinists, backpackers, kayakers, sailors, hunters, and anyone else who needs detailed weather forecasts in remote places. Going Blue works with direct-to-cell satellite internet, SMS, Garmin inReach, iPhone satellite messaging, and ZOLEO.
How it works
1. Build a forecast request in the app. Choose the location, model, and variables that you care about.
2. Send the forecast request to Going Blue via the internet, SMS, Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, or iPhone satellite messaging.
3. Receive an encoded message from Going Blue. Paste it into the app to see a detailed forecast.
Features
- Satellite ready: Get forecasts anywhere in the world, without cell reception. Works with direct-to-cell satellite internet (Starlink Direct to Cell, T-Satellite), 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.
- Avalanche forecasts: Full avalanche forecasts from Avalanche Canada.
- 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.
Ratings & Reviews
- Added support for direct-to-cell satellite internet
The developer, Lane Aasen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Lane Aasen
- Size
- 107.4 MB
- Category
- Weather
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.4 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Lane Aasen