WeatherCloud Inc.

What WeatherCloud Inc. does

WeatherCloud Inc. is a Boulder, Colorado-based road weather intelligence company operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fathym Inc. The company addresses the gap between coarse satellite/radar atmospheric forecasts and the actual road-surface conditions that determine transportation safety and maintenance decisions. Its platform, branded Ground Truth®, combines vehicle-mounted sensors (Skypack windshield sensor and Roadpack license-plate-frame sensor), high-density stationary WeatherMesh stations installable on existing light-pole infrastructure, and an on-board Smart Hub field gateway that aggregates sensor and vehicle dynamics data before transmission to the cloud via cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite.

The software layer applies machine learning algorithms to observational sensor data, trusted atmospheric weather models, and pavement models to deliver sub-kilometer point forecasts, route forecasts, and a suite of Weather Risk Variables including crosswinds, slick roads, hydroplane risk, and estimated wheel slip. Data is delivered through configurable web, tablet, and mobile dashboards, a Field Gateway mobile application, data-triggered SMS and email alerts, and forecast APIs. The platform runs on Microsoft Azure, with TomTom location data integrated through Azure Location Based Services.

WeatherCloud generates revenue through hardware sales (proprietary sensors sold under non-transferable purchase agreements), recurring subscriptions for hosting, support, consulting, and dashboard access (auto-renewed monthly or annually), usage-based API delivery of forecasts and tiled images, and data monetization across consumer, insurance, and OEM segments. The go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, targeting state Departments of Transportation, commercial fleet operators, smart city initiatives, autonomous vehicle manufacturers, navigation providers, and insurance companies. Named flagship customers are Alaska DOT and Colorado DOT, with promotional and earned-media validation from Microsoft (customer story and Azure co-marketing), Forbes, RT Insights, Washington Post Challenge Cup, and TEDx Boulder.

Name

WeatherCloud Inc.

Legal name

WeatherCloud, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fathym, Inc.

Website

https://weathercloud.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WeatherCloud Inc. is a Boulder-based road weather intelligence company, wholly-owned by Fathym Inc., that uses vehicle-mounted and stationary sensors combined with machine learning to deliver hyper-local road weather forecasts and risk variables to state Departments of Transportation, fleet operators, and smart city programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Weather Intelligence

NAICS

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services (54136), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet, Asset Tracking & Telematics Location Platforms (BPAMANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Satellite Imagery & Remote Sensing Geospatial Platforms (BPAMANAM)

Keywords

• Road weather intelligence
• Hyperlocal weather data
• Connected vehicle sensors
• Road weather forecasting
• Weather data analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of proprietary sensors including Skypack, Roadpack, and WeatherMesh stations. Sensors are non-transferable and sold under purchase agreements.
2. Subscription Services: Monthly or annual subscription renewals for upgraded hosting, support, consulting services, and access to dashboards/alerts. Automatic renewal with credit card billing.
3. Data Services: Ground Truth data made available through APIs for point forecasts, route forecasts, and tiled images. Data accessible to drivers and maintenance personnel via alerts, routes, and forecasts.
4. Data Monetization: Collected datasets can be sold to multiple end markets including consumer, insurance, and OEM segments. Historic road weather data and analysis available for insurance companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WeatherCloud operates a road weather intelligence platform called Ground Truth® that combines vehicle-mounted sensors (Skypack, Roadpack), high-density stationary weather stations (WeatherMesh), and a machine-learning-based forecasting engine to deliver hyper-local, ground-level road weather forecasts. The company sells the hardware sensors and offers subscription access to the cloud-based platform with dashboards, alerts, and API-delivered point and route forecasts for transportation, fleet, and smart city customers.

Product overview

WeatherCloud is a road weather intelligence platform consisting of vehicle-mounted sensors (Skypack and Roadpack), stationary weather stations (WeatherMesh), a Smart Hub field gateway, mobile Field Gateway App, and cloud-based dashboards. The platform's core technology is Ground Truth®, which combines observational sensor data with machine learning algorithms to deliver hyper-local, accurate road weather forecasts. Point Forecasts and Route Forecasts provide weather condition predictions, while Weather Risk Variables address specific roadway risks. Data is delivered through customizable dashboards and priority-based alerts & notifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ground Truth: WeatherCloud's proprietary road weather forecasting technology that combines observational sensor data with machine learning to provide accurate ground-level weather forecasts.
• WeatherMesh
• Skypack
• Roadpack

Products and services

• Ground Truth® Forecasting Platform Proprietary forecasting platform that combines observational sensor data from vehicles and stationary weather stations with machine learning algorithms to deliver hyper-local, accurate ground-level road weather predictions including point forecasts, route forecasts, and weather risk variables.
• Skypack Sensor Windshield-affixed vehicle sensor that measures precipitation rate and type and ambient lighting conditions. Contains a precipitation sensor, ambient light sensor, microcontroller, BLE modem, LiPo battery, and solar cell.
• Roadpack Sensor License plate frame-mounted vehicle sensor measuring dew point, ambient temperature, pavement temperature, road surface conditions (wet, icy, snow-packed), and crosswinds. Contains an IMU, infrared thermometer, microphone, BLE modem, LiPo battery, and solar cell.
• WeatherMesh Station High-density stationary weather station that provides 10:1 coverage compared to traditional RWIS. Modular design installable on existing infrastructure (light poles), collecting Roadpack/Skypack data plus wind speed and direction, rainfall, and visibility. Optional camera.
• WeatherCloud Smart Hub On-board field gateway device that aggregates sensor data and vehicle dynamics, processes data locally, and pushes it to the cloud via cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,400 deaths, 700,000 injuries, 1.5 million crashes annually from inclement weather
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Microsoft AzurecoreTechnology or IntegrationWeatherCloud runs on Microsoft Azure cloud platform. Azure IoT services and Azure Location Based Services are used to deliver enhanced functionality. Featured in Microsoft customer stories and Microsoft news. The partnership enables cloud-based sensor data processing and location-based services.
• TomTomcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Azure Location Based Services integration uses TomTom data. WeatherCloud leverages this partnership to provide route forecasts and weather risk variables for navigation integration.
• Alaska Department of TransportationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship customer partnership. WeatherCloud sensors deployed across Alaska to provide real-time road weather data. Featured in Microsoft case study. Alaska DOT uses WeatherCloud to reduce car deaths on icy roads and proactively respond to winter weather events. Testimonial provided by District Superintendent Daniel Schacher.
• Colorado Department of TransportationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeatherCloud deployed in Colorado for smart snowplow operations. Featured in Forbes coverage. Colorado DOT uses WeatherCloud to optimize snow and ice removal operations and improve winter driving conditions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Geotab: Geotab is a major fleet telematics platform ingesting vehicle sensor data at massive scale, increasingly adding weather, road condition, and risk analytics overlays. It is comparable as a fleet telematics data platform that could integrate — or compete with — WeatherCloud's vehicle-derived weather intelligence.
• HERE Technologies: HERE provides location and mapping data, including traffic- and weather-aware routing APIs used by fleets and OEMs. Comparable to WeatherCloud because route-level forecasts and weather risk variables feed into navigation and fleet optimization — a use case WeatherCloud also targets.
• AerisWeather: AerisWeather offers a weather data API platform serving developers and enterprises with global forecasts, maps, and severe weather alerts. It overlaps with WeatherCloud's API-first data delivery model for fleet, navigation, and IoT integrations.

Direct peers

• Iteris: Iteris offers traffic management, weather analytics, and roadway data services for state DOTs and smart city programs, including ClearPath and ClearAg weather modules. Its transportation-focused weather analytics overlap directly with WeatherCloud's DOT use cases.
• Baron Weather: Baron Weather provides precision weather data, forecasting, and storm tracking to broadcasters, DOTs, aviation, and public safety. Its road weather and public-sector forecasting products make it a direct comparitor to WeatherCloud's DOT-targeted offerings.
• Tomorrow.io: Tomorrow.io (formerly ClimaCell) is a weather intelligence platform providing hyper-local forecasts and weather APIs to enterprises including aviation, logistics, autonomous systems, and government. It is the closest direct competitor to WeatherCloud, with broader verticals and significantly larger venture backing.
• DTN: DTN provides weather, climate, and agricultural data services to transportation, energy, and agriculture customers, including road weather forecasts for DOTs and fleet operators. It overlaps with WeatherCloud in DOT weather intelligence and fleet routing weather data.
• Vaisala: Vaisala is the dominant incumbent in Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) — the stationary sensor network WeatherCloud's WeatherMesh directly competes against. Vaisala sells road weather stations, surface sensors, and forecasting services to DOTs globally, making it the most directly comparable competitor for government road-weather contracts.

Broad incumbents

• AccuWeather: AccuWeather is a major commercial weather forecasting provider with consumer, enterprise, and government products including road weather forecasts. It is a broad incumbent competing for many of the same DOT and fleet weather customers as WeatherCloud.
• IBM (The Weather Company): IBM-owned The Weather Company operates one of the largest weather data and forecasting platforms globally, serving enterprise, media, and aviation customers. It competes indirectly with WeatherCloud through enterprise weather APIs and connected-vehicle partnerships, but lacks WeatherCloud's ground-truth vehicle sensor focus.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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