Get Accurate Weather Forecasts Anywhere, Even When You're Offline.

SMS Weather On Demand, the app for adventurers that go beyond the reach of the internet. Use the app to request detailed weather forecasts for your exact location using SMS text messaging.

Designed to work on new phones with native satellite messaging, or on any phone paired with an external satellite messenger - It's a flexible alternative to high-price bundled weather services on existing devices or those lacking built-in weather capabilities.

How It Works

The initial setup happens while you're online, so that you're ready to go when you're off the grid.

Get Set Up Online
1

Get Set Up Online

Create an account to verify your phone number. Then use the "Add to Home Screen" feature on your phone to install and run our lightweight application so it can be used offline.

Go On Your Adventure
2

Go On Your Adventure

Head out even where there's no internet. As long as your phone has the capability to send texts or use satellite messaging, you're covered.

Request Your Forecast
3

Request Your Forecast

Open the app from your home screen. It uses your GPS location and your selected forecast options to help prepare a unique text for your request.

Send and Receive
4

Send and Receive

Just hit 'send' in your messaging app. You'll get a weather forecast texted back in moments.

Please note: Standard messaging rates from your cellular or satellite carrier will apply for the SMS messages you send and receive. Coverage and Deliverability are also dependent on the cellular/satellite messaging providers you use.

Hikers & Backpackers
Sailors & Boaters
Pilots
Off-Roaders
Rural Living
Emergency

A Game Changer for Off Grid Weather

See What Our Users Are Saying

Real feedback submissions collected within the app from active users in the field.

"Being able to pull an hourly forecast through satellite messaging on my phone without paying a monthly Garmin subscription is great. It helped us pick our best weather window at Forester Pass."
Alex M.
Thru-Hiker • PCT
"When cellular data dropped 15 miles out, requesting a quick satellite message for wind speeds kept our voyage simple, safe and on track."
David R.
Sailing • San Juan Islands, WA
"I spend days in steep canyons without much cell signal. Getting text forecasts back with high/low temps, wind speed, and precipitation helps support my remote trips."
Nico L.
Hunting • Frank Church Wilderness, ID
"I love that it works directly from my home screen without an app store download. I don't use it every day, so not being locked into a recurring subscription or having it take up storage on my phone is really appreciated. Tested the free requests at home and used it seamlessly at 12,000 feet."
Elena K.
Trail Running • Colorado
"We operate in a lot of micro-climates where weather changes quickly. Being able to text for a location-specific forecast via satellite when standard cellular is dead helps us stay informed in the field."
Sarah L.
Outdoor Enthusiast • White Mountains, NH
"Riding 2,700 miles across remote mountain passes requires a forecast and judgement call every so often. The simple SMS replies are lightweight, ultra-fast to load over spotty satellite, and don't put any strain on our phone batteries."
Jake & Misha P.
Bikepacking Duo • Great Divide Route, MT
"Knowing incoming winds and snow during our hut trips is very helpful. SMS Weather On Demand delivers the goods without the fluff."
Henrik V.
Backcountry Skiing • Wasatch Range, UT
"Our cabin is totally off-grid with no broadband. We rely on text messaging over satellite to help prep supplies and the garden for incoming storms and cold snaps."
Ben W.
Homesteader • Upper Peninsula, MI
"Navigating open water lakes with high winds can be dangerous. Pulling an 8-hour forecast via SMS from our camp helped us decide when to paddle and when to stay put."
Chloe R.
Wilderness Canoeist • Boundary Waters, MN
"Flash floods in desert washes are a serious hazard. Getting a daily SMS update with NWS alerts for the area keeps me and my rig moving."
Trevor S.
Overlander • Mojave & Death Valley
"Knowing the weather window and keeping pack weight in check is crucial for technical ascents. SMS Weather On Demand lets me stay informed with minimal gear."
Rachel B.
Climber • North Cascades, WA
"I love being able to get a quick text weather report on my phone so the rest of my party and I can make a plan for our days on the river."
Sam N.
Fishing • Wind River Range, WY

No Monthly Contracts. Start Completely Free.

First Forecasts Are Free

Get a feel for how the app works both online and offline with initial free forecast requests. Test the accuracy of the forecast in your area and your satellite messaging connectivity with zero upfront risk.

No Monthly Subscriptions

Never pay for weather in months you aren't in the backcountry. Unlike traditional satellite devices requiring $15–$65/month year-round, you only pay when you actually request a forecast.

On-Demand

Complete flexibility on your own terms. Your account dashboard tracks requests made, message delivery, and your usage-based subscription.

SMS Weather On Demand App on Smartphone

Sharing with Others?

Recommending the app to trail partners or friends? Skip spelling out a long web address. Use our short redirect link — fast to type and easy to remember in the backcountry.

Be Prepared for Any Weather

Don't let a lack of signal leave you guessing. Create your account in seconds and add the app to your home screen today.

Works with SMS & satellite • No extra hardware required

SMS Weather On Demand

Accurate off-grid and backcountry weather forecasts delivered on demand via SMS text and satellite messaging.

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