# Vaisala Road Condition — Vaisala RoadDSS®

> Road weather observations, forecasts, and alerts from Vaisala RoadDSS. (iPhone/iPad app by Vaisala Oyj.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaisala-road-condition/id951902781 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vaisala Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/828520421)
- Category: Weather, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +4
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), French (France), American English
- Released: 2015-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaisala-road-condition/id951902781/reviews.md

## What is Vaisala Road Condition?

Vaisala RoadDSS Road Condition displays weather and surface observations from Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) connected to the Vaisala RoadDSS Data Service. 

Users have access to the following:
- Atmospheric and Surface observations from Road Weather Stations (RWS) presented via a GIS based map
- RWIS locations color-coded on the map based on surface conditions or surface temperatures
- Camera images from Road Weather Stations
- Weather observations reported from airports (METARs)
- Historical graphs displaying air temperatures, dew point temperatures, and surface temperatures for the last 24-hours for all RWIS locations.
- The proximity of lightning to Road Weather Stations; powered by Vaisala's North American Lightning Detection Network (NALDN) and Vaisala's Global Lightning Dataset (GLD360)
- Weather Radar data and animation
- A user’s current location can be displayed on the map
- Drive Mode allows a user to auto-pan the map keeping the user’s current location centered on the display
- Push notifications informing users of winter surface conditions 
- Data filtering based on selected observation criteria
- Weather Outlook forecasts providing the forecasted high and low air temperature along with a weather summary icon covering each of the next three days for each RWIS and METAR location
- On demand data refresh

The app works in conjunction with the Vaisala RoadDSS Data Service.

## Key features

- GIS-based map of road weather stations
- Color-coded surface condition indicators
- Camera images from road weather stations
- Airport weather observations (METARs)
- Historical temperature graphs
- Lightning proximity alerts
- Weather radar data and animation
- Push notifications for winter conditions

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaisala-road-condition/id951902781/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Error logging in

*2024-01-19*

Error when logging in

### 1/5 — Won’t let me create a account

*2023-01-16*

Won’t let me create a account

### 1/5 — Can’t log in.

*2019-12-07*

Only shows server error.

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2019-01-28*

App doesn’t work. Too bad since it sounded like what I wanted.

### 1/5 — Can’t even get in - nothing to rate

*2019-01-20*

Agree with other reviewer. There is NOTHING

### 1/5 — Will not recognize login information.

*2018-12-04*

Only receive server error- does not recognize login information. Sad

### 1/5 — Won’t recognize my log in.

*2018-11-19*

Cannot get it to work on my iPhone 6s.

## Frequently asked questions about Vaisala Road Condition

### What are the main features of Vaisala Road Condition?

Vaisala Road Condition provides real-time atmospheric and surface observations from road weather stations, camera images, METAR data from airports, and historical temperature graphs. It also includes lightning proximity alerts and weather radar data.

### Does Vaisala Road Condition offer forecasts?

Yes, Vaisala Road Condition provides Weather Outlook forecasts. These include forecasted high and low air temperatures and a weather summary icon for each of the next three days for RWIS and METAR locations.

### Can I get alerts from Vaisala Road Condition?

Yes, the app offers push notifications to inform users of winter surface conditions. It also displays the proximity of lightning to Road Weather Stations.

### What devices does Vaisala Road Condition support?

Vaisala Road Condition is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS operating systems.

### How often is Vaisala Road Condition updated?

The latest version of Vaisala Road Condition is 3.1, which was last updated on June 7, 2022. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.

### What is the user rating for Vaisala Road Condition?

Vaisala Road Condition has a rating of 1.7 stars from 10 ratings. This suggests that users have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the application.

### Is Vaisala Road Condition free to use?

Yes, Vaisala Road Condition is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the core features of the application.

### Does Vaisala Road Condition have ads?

No, Vaisala Road Condition does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2022-06-07

Version 1.0.3 is mandatory maintenance update. The following changes are included:
- Logo changed
- Vaisala contact details changed
- Forecasting URL changed
- New version support
- Bugs fixed

### 3.0 — 2018-11-03

- Updated to also run on iPhone

### 2.4 — 2018-09-29

Fixes crash that occurs when starting the app in iOS 12.

### 2.3 — 2016-12-12

Thanks for using the Vaisala RoadDSS Road Condition app.  

Version 2.3.0 is mandatory maintenance update.  Due to a switch over in push notification providers it is required that users update to this version of the App prior to January 28th, 2017 or they will no longer be able to login to the App.

The following changes are included:
- Data now transferred using secure https.
- Support switchover to new push notification provider

The following bug fix is included:
- Allow historical surface data to be graphed from a station equipped with only a DST sensor

### 2.2 — 2015-11-03

Thanks for using the Vaisala RoadDSS Road Condition app.  Version 2.2.0 is an update providing usability enhancements and minor bug fixes.

The following enhancements are included:
- Improved data windows providing a cleaner look and addition precipitation and visibility data
- Historical graphs displaying air temperatures, dew point temperatures, and surface temperatures for the last 24-hours for all RWIS locations
- Improved Weather Outlook forecast display
- Radar data now available outside the United States and United Kingdom
- Map legend and scale
- Various usability improvements and bug fixes

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