Weather on the Way Predicts the Storm You’ll Hit Three Hours From Now (If You Can Survive the Upsells)

Jessica Santero - Staff Writer

Updated 10 November 2026

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What is Weather on the Way?
Is it worth downloading?
How I tested it
FAQ

Weather on the Way is a route forecasting app that shows the weather for each stretch of your drive on CarPlay. It made our list of the best weather apps for CarPlay as the pick for planning long road trips.

A forecast for your hometown says nothing about the snow squall you'll hit three hours later. I tested Weather on the Way on my iPhone 11, and WhistleOut senior staff writer Max McCaskill used it on CarPlay in his Ford Bronco. It's the only app we tested that helps you pick the best time to leave.

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Weather on the Way sends severe weather alerts in the United States, Canada, and the European Union, so it can follow you on a road trip abroad. Those alerts only reach you if your phone has data, and a plan with international data built in saves you from paying roaming fees by the day.

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3 out of 5 overall

Weather on the Way

Free to download, with CarPlay included on the free tier
Pro adds live radar, alternative routes, and custom stops
Severe weather alerts in the U.S., Canada, and the EU

Best for: Road trippers, RVers, and motorcyclists planning around the forecast

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What is Weather on the Way?

Weather on the Way calculates your route and shows the forecast for points along it at the exact time you'll drive through them. You can also slide your departure time forward to find the best window to leave, which sets it apart from every other app we tested.

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Icons replace the storm map on CarPlay

Weather on the Way doesn't show a radar map on the free tier. Your route displays weather icons instead of rain percentages or predicted rainfall, so you see what is coming but not how heavy it will be.

Weather on the Way on CarPlay showing weather icons at points along a driving route

Weather on the Way shows the forecast for each stretch of your drive at the time you'll pass through it.
Image: Max McCaskill | WhistleOut

You can't change the display from the car screen. The display options live in the app's settings on your phone, so set them up before you leave or pull over to switch them.

Expect upgrade prompts as soon as you set a route

Max said Weather on the Way was the only app we tested that constantly tried to upsell him. Here's what the free version covers and what Pro adds:

Feature	Free	Pro
Weather along your route	Yes	Yes
CarPlay support	Yes	Yes
Live rain and snow radar	No	Yes
Alternative routes	No	Yes
Custom stops	No	Yes

Is Weather on the Way worth downloading?

Weather on the Way is the best planning tool of the three, but it's the weakest dashboard companion. Check your route and departure time on your phone the night before, then let a radar app like MyRadar handle the live view on CarPlay. RVers and long-haul road trippers who need custom stops and alternative routes will get the most from Pro, while everyone else can stick with the free version. Current Pro pricing is listed on the App Store page.

How we tested Weather on the Way

Drove with it on CarPlay in Max McCaskill's Ford Bronco, while I tested the phone app on my iPhone 11.
Checked the route forecasts for each stretch of a planned drive and tried shifting the departure time.
Tracked upsells and controls by noting each Pro prompt and which settings we could reach from the car screen.

Weather on the Way: FAQ

Is Weather on the Way free?

Yes, the free version includes route forecasts and CarPlay support. Pro adds live rain and snow radar, alternative routes, and custom stops.

Does Weather on the Way show radar on CarPlay?

Not on the free tier, which shows weather icons along your route instead of a map. Live rain and snow radar requires Pro.

Where do Weather on the Way's severe weather alerts work?

Severe weather alerts only work in the United States, Canada, and European Union countries.

Can I change Weather on the Way's display from CarPlay?

No, the display options are in the app's settings on your iPhone. You'll need to change them on your phone before you drive.

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Jessica Santero

Staff Writer

Jessica is a Staff Writer for WhistleOut and the site’s resident app expert. Her coverage frequently includes hands-on comparisons of popular app categories, such as translation, navigation, and dating apps, to evaluate how they perform in real-world mobile use.

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