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New Feature

Wild Weather?
Know Before You Go.

Get precise, location-based weather reports sent directly to your phone via standard SMS or satellite text. No data required.

Instant Forecasts. Anywhere.

Whether you're planning a summit push or just camping for the weekend, RidgeText gives you professional-grade weather data without needing an internet connection.

Hyper-Local Accuracy

Don't settle for "region" forecasts. Get weather for your specific GPS coordinates or landmark.

Fast & Lightweight

Designed for low-bandwidth environments. Get critical data even with 1 bar of service or via satellite.

Wind & Conditions

Beyond just temps. See wind speed, direction, visibility, and precipitation chances.

SMS Conversation Example - Weather for Grand TetonGrand Teton 5-Day Forecast Example Image

Multi-day Forecasts are Easy

Just text RidgeText for a 5-day, weekly forecast, or 10-day forecast for a specific location. It could be a shared location pin, a city, or even a mountain.

You text:

"Weather for Grand Teton?"

RidgeText replies:

Here is the forecast dashboard for Grand Teton from January 14-18, 2026, showing daily high and low temperatures, weather conditions, and precipitation chances.
SMS Conversation Example - Weather for Mount RainierMount Rainier Forecast Example Image

Getting Weather info is as Simple as a Text

You can ask RidgeText for weather info in a few ways:
  • Ask for a specific day. "Weather for tomorrow at Mount Rainier?"
  • Ask for a weekly forecast. "Weather forecast for next week at Mount Rainier?"
  • Ask for a day range. "10-day forecast for Mount Rainier?"
  • Ask for specific information about the weather. "What is the barometric pressure at Mount Rainier tomorrow?"

You text:

"Weather for tomorrow at Mount Rainier?"

RidgeText replies:

Mount Rainier, tomorrow, Thursday, January 15, 2026, will be sunny with a high of 67 degrees and a low of 56 degrees. There is a 0% chance of rain.
SMS Conversation Example - Historical temperature for Venice Beach, CAVenice Beach Historical Temperature Example Image

24 hour Historical Temperature In a Text Message

Ask RidgeText to generate a graph of the historical temperature for a specific location.

You text:

"Can you graph the historical temperature for Venice Beach, CA?"

RidgeText replies:

Here is a graph showing the historical temperature for Venice Beach ove the past 24 hours...

Advanced Wind Analysis

For high-altitude adventures, wind is critical. RidgeText can generate and send you a visual wind velocity heat map for your area, helping you find sheltered basins or avoid exposed ridges.

  • Visual heat maps for easy reading
  • Directional arrows overlay
  • Critical for alpine climbing and skiing
Wind Velocity Map Example
*Actual map imagery generated by RidgeText

Start Your Adventure Safer

Join thousands of hikers, climbers, and skiers who trust RidgeText for their backcountry weather.