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2q_x t1_j3o44rb wrote

Basically every weather app you see is just a rehash of NOAA data collected under the Department of Commerce to allow for interstate transport.

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=44.4456&lon=-73.2161&unit=0&lg=english&FcstType=graphical

The specific amount of precipitation is not predicted. And it wouldn't be accurate anyhow.

Cheers.

EDIT:

If anyone wants an idea($)... The core functionality of the NOAA data is broken. That is, say I want to get in my rig and drive to Austin or Denver, but I don't want to be in a blizzard or wind-storm. There is no app (TMK) that combines way-finding with real-time weather. There is no app where I can say "find me a reasonable route that avoids weather", like we have apps that avoid tolls and ferries.

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merikus t1_j3ochf0 wrote

While I’m not sure if this routes you around trips, this app seems to give you weather along a route. I’ve been looking for an app like this for years. I have no affiliation here, just curious like yourself.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather-on-the-way/id1471394318

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2q_x t1_j3oeqor wrote

It's like that, but it reroutes based on weather that will likely be encountered on a pre-defined haul/rest schedule.


I'm not actually a long haul trucker, I just saw a lot of them that got twisted recently.

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[deleted] OP t1_j3ogikr wrote

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2q_x t1_j3ogvw1 wrote

Googling the idea after I posited it, I do see apps for aviation and the visually impaired.

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meinblown t1_j3r18dz wrote

Be the meteorologist you wish to see in the world.

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