Mountain vs Going Blue

For over 20 years, Mountain-Forecast.com has been the go-to weather service for mountain enthusiasts, offering reliable forecasts for more than 11,000 summits worldwide.
 From Mount Rainier to Mount Fuji, climbers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers count on our accurate mountain forecasts to plan everything from casual day trips to major expeditions. Why choose the Mountain Forecast App? - Weather at multiple elevations - Long-range 16-day forecasts* - Hour-by-hour weather detail - Four forecast updates per day - Detailed topographic and satellite mapping - NEW: offline maps and forecasts* - Import GPX routes *MountainPro features, available to subscribers (who also offer ad-free web browsing of the mountain-forecast.com website) Offline Access: Download forecasts and topographic maps without an internet connection so you’re always prepared. “A must-have app for anyone who spends time in the mountains. The forecasts for different elevations are critical for both planning and when I’m out climbing. The best mountain weather app out there!” Leigh Strong (USA) Please remember that mountain weather is unpredictable; always combine our forecasts with your on-the-spot observations and other sources. Venture safely with Mountain-Forecast.com as your essential mountain weather guide. -- Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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. Terms of Use: https://going.blue/terms