Mountain weather by text when data service is unreliable.
Powder Trace is a user-initiated mountain-weather utility for low- and no-data environments. Send a command by SMS and receive the requested forecast information in a reply—no app or account required.
Powder Trace is informational and is not an emergency-alerting or life-safety service. Consult official sources and use your own judgment.
Get started
Text START to the Powder Trace SMS number
Sending START enables Powder Trace and returns confirmation with instructions for requesting weather information.
Text STARTBy texting START, you agree to receive SMS messages from Powder Trace. Messages contain mountain-weather information requested by you. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. Reply HELP for help.
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How it works
Text START
Text START to Powder Trace from your own phone to enable the service.
Get instructions
Receive confirmation and instructions for the available commands.
Request a forecast
Send a forecast command whenever you want mountain-weather information.
Receive one reply
Powder Trace sends one reply in response to that command.
Available commands
After enabling the service, text one of these commands:
RAINIER SYNOPSISCurrent mountain-weather synopsis
RAINIER IMPACTSWeather impacts and hazards
RAINIER FXBYDAYDay-by-day forecast
RAINIER FXCHARTCompact forecast chart
RAINIER EXTENDEDFXExtended forecast
Example conversation
Important information
Forecast wording may be summarized or formatted by an AI language model and may contain errors. Powder Trace is not a substitute for official weather products or emergency communications.
Questions or deletion requests: info@powdertrace.com