Accurate & Reliable Forecasts
Whether you operate a school district, commercial snow removal operation, or are part of a DPW, we get it – free weather apps on your phone make it easy to get weather forecasts any time day or night. If you’re relying on free smartphone apps to make critical weather decisions, it’s time for a switch! A free weather app doesn’t cut it when the decisions you make could cost thousands of dollars.
Norcast removes the frustration of playing armchair meteorologist by providing weather forecasts that are both accurate and reliable. Plus, our team of meteorologists is available 24/7 to support you before, during and after every winter event.
The Norcast/Neoweather Advantage
Accurate weather forecasts and exceptional support. As a client, Norcast ensures that you are covered before, during, and after every storm. It’s all about great communication and actionable info.
Accurate Forecasting Without The Hype
You can rest assured that our forecasts focus on expected hazards and impacts to your operation. Whether it's 3 inches or 3 feet, you can find comfort in knowing that our forecasts are never hyped.
24/7 Support
Weather support is critical to the success of your operation. We provide 24/7 telephone, email, live chat and texting support giving you access to our meteorologists at any time.
Weather Portal
Your central source for all of your forecasts, weather updates, current conditions, radar and more! You can also ask our meteorologists questions using our Live Chat feature, putting you in touch with our team day or night.
What We Offer
Norcast Weather (formerly Neoweather) is the leader in the industry with easy to read and understand forecasts and superior support. In addition, we make it easy to select a service offering that best fits your needs along with Certified Snowfall Reports and Pavement Forecasts.
Location Specific Forecasts
No automation here! All of our forecasts are produced by our in-house Meteorologists and are tailored to your location. Our forecasts also focus on expected impacts and hazards from the weather to better prepare you for the event.
Tiered Services
We give you the power to select the level of service that best fits your needs while saving money.
Long Range Outlooks
Our Tier 3 Tornado package gives you insight into the coming weeks and months. This tool allows for better planning around temp and precip trends.
Daily Planners
Get a simple outlook every single day no matter rain or shine to plan operations. This has hourly and extended forecast comes with a summary that goes beyond free apps... And this is just our most basic product.
Radar
Choose between our Basic our Enhanced Radar options. Both options display precipitation type, NWS alerts, wind speed and lightning. Our Enhanced Radar also shows Future Radar, forecast rain and snow amounts and more!
Certified Snowfall Reports
Not all snowfall reports are the same. NEOTotals Powered By Weather Command provide accurate snow and ice totals as well as a variety of additional weather information to help resolve disputes, improve billing accuracy or settle contractor disputes.
Pavement Forecasts
Accurate pavement forecasts are difficult to find. We help snow contractors and DPWs alike to make informed decisions in treating various types of pavement. It includes snow depth and types of surface conditions (slushy, dry, wet, snow).
Our Forecast Products
All of our forecasts are easy to read and understand – No decoding, no deciphering! Our industry-leading graphical forecasts make it easy to see the expected hazards and impacts, allowing you to make decisions faster and with more confidence.
Click each forecast product to learn more and see a sample.
*Not all forecast products are available at every service level.
The needed planning info for the next winter storm 2-5 days prior to the event. This allows you to better stage equipment, materials and manpower well in advance of your competition.
Our Forecast Breakdown is the full forecast for an event and is sent to a couple times 12-48 hours out. This in-depth forecast has timing, accumulation, confidence, recommendations, impacts and more.
Let’s look out in the next month plus with details on the upcoming weather pattern. We explain the meteorology so you know what active threats to expect and precipitation and temperatures compared to average.
Our exclusive Snow Day Alert provides school districts, transit companies and colleges with several weather parameters such as forecast road conditions, expected hazards, and a school status recommendation that set us apart from nearly every other forecast you can find.
Our Pavement Forecasts help you to determine the likelihood and severity of pavement icing, frost, and other conditions. This hour-by-hour forecast takes into account multiple pavement types. It shows the condition of the surface (slushy, dry, wet, snowy) and what the snow depth is. You can see when it’s melting and compacting or accumulating.
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Our NEOTotals Snowfall Reports are powered by Weather Command and are perfect for resolving billing disputes, improve billing/invoicing accuracy and solve contractor disputes.
Certified Snowfall Reports contain a wealth of information. Check out the samples below for more!
Click here for a sample address specific report.
Our Service Offerings
Norcast makes it easy to select the level of service that best fits your needs. If you have a specific need or situation, contact us and we will work with you to build a custom solution.
The tiers below apply to commercial snow and ice operations as well as governments, municipalities and DPWs. School Districts and colleges have a simplified package that apply to their needs.
Tier 1
Perfect for smaller operations-
Weekly Forecast
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Regional Weather Updates with Regional Snowfall Maps via our Weather Portal
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Basic Radar
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Live Chat
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Support Tickets
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Phone & Email Support
Weekly Forecast is specific to your location. Enhanced Radar and Texting not available in Tier 1.
Tier 2
Everything You Need To Make Decisons-
Weekly Forecast
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Neo FirstLook
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NEOCast Weather Alert
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Weather Updates via our Weather Portal
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Basic Radar
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Live Chat
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Support Tickets
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Phone & Email Support
Basic Radar can be upgraded to Enhanced Radar for an additional fee. Texting can be added on for an additional fee. Texting includes 10 contacts. Additional contacts can be added for $1 per contact per month.
Tier 3
Industry-leading weather forecasts, support & more!-
Daily Forecasts
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Weekly Forecasts Updated Daily
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NEO FirstLook
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Forecast Breakdowns
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Enhanced Radar
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Weather Updates via our Weather Portal
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Texting Included!
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Live Chat
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Support Tickets
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Phone & Email Support
Texting includes the first 10 contacts. Additional contacts can be added for $1 per contact per month. The Weekly Forecast is included with the Daily Forecast product and consists of a 5 Day Forecast, which is updated daily. Enhanced Radar also includes a hourly forecast for the first 24 hours and a 7 Day Forecast.
Accurate Weather Forecasts for School Districts
We understand the challenges of cancelling or delaying school due to current or expected weather conditions. Neoweather helps ease this burden by providing your district with accurate weather forecasts ahead of the storm. We are also available on call 24/7 for those early morning decisions or to inquire about the latest weather conditions.
Our service provides a detailed forecast geared specifically toward making critical open/delay/close decisions up to 48 hours prior to a winter event. Our forecast focuses not only on how much snow or ice to expect but also on potential road conditions and also provides our recommendation on whether your school should remain open, delay, or close.
Need Help Deciding?
Request a quote today and we can help you determine which tier best fits your needs.
