Weather on the Way

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Country: United States (US)
Founded: 2020
Developer: Blue Gnome Labs
Pricing: Freemium
Open source: No
Platforms: iOS

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Weather

Overview

Weather on the Way provides weather forecasts tailored to specific points along a user's driving route, synchronized with estimated travel times. Users input start and end locations to view conditions like temperature, precipitation, wind, and visibility at each segment. It supports multi-stop trips and route comparisons, targeting drivers planning road trips to anticipate weather impacts.

Key Features

Route-Specific Weather Forecast - Displays weather conditions at exact points along the route at the time of arrival.
Departure Time Optimization - Adjusts forecasts for different departure times up to 7 days ahead to find optimal windows.
Alternative Route Comparison - Compares weather on multiple routes side by side.
Live Doppler Radar - Shows real-time precipitation movement toward the route.
Weather Warnings - Highlights official alerts and severe conditions on the map and timeline.
Live Traffic Cameras - Provides DOT camera feeds for real-time road conditions.
Multi-Stop Planning - Adds waypoints and stop durations for accurate forecasts across legs.
Sunrise/Sunset Times - Plots sun positions on the route timeline to avoid glare.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	$0	Core route forecasting, basic weather layers for first 5 trips.
Pro Monthly	$2.99/month	Alternative routes, flexible departure planning, advanced weather layers, unlimited trips.
Pro Yearly	$16.99/year	Same as monthly Pro with annual discount.

Platforms & Requirements

Available exclusively on iOS via the App Store. Requires iOS 15 or later. Full Apple CarPlay support for in-car display; no Android version.

Integrations & Ecosystem

Apple CarPlay
Apple Maps
Google Maps
Waze
Live DOT traffic cameras
National Weather Service alerts

Alternatives

App	Difference
Waze	Includes basic weather overlays on navigation but lacks detailed route-time forecasts.
The Weather Channel	Offers general forecasts and radar; no automatic route integration.
AccuWeather	Provides minute-by-minute forecasts for fixed locations, not dynamic routes.
Road Trip Weather	Similar route weather but limited CarPlay support and fewer layers.

Reputation

Users praise its accuracy for road trip planning and seamless CarPlay integration, noting it helps avoid poor conditions effectively. Some report initial glitches that resolved, and free trial limitations after five trips. Overall high App Store ratings around 4.8-5 stars from thousands of reviews.

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