CascadiaSoft LLC • Operating Entity of SkySkout

Next-Generation Weather Intelligence & Outdoor Recreation Technology

CascadiaSoft LLC engineers high-resolution meteorological models, specialized optical atmosphere forecasting, and geospatial software platforms built for mountaineers, photographers, pilots, and backcountry adventurers.

4x / Day
Numerical Forecast Cycles
5 Min
GOES & MRMS Radar Feeds
Sub-Km
Mountain Lapse Rate Res
100%
GPU WebGL Vector Tiling

SkySkout Weather Intelligence

Formerly known as GoldenWindow, SkySkout is CascadiaSoft's flagship consumer SaaS and professional web application delivering precision weather visualization.

SkySkout™

Rebranded from GoldenWindow • Operated by CascadiaSoft LLC
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Golden Hour & Alpenglow

Physics-based optical sunrise and sunset quality predictions analyzing multi-layer cloud geometry, solar zenith angles, and atmospheric extinction.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle light pollution baseline integrated with real-time cloud transparency, seeing metrics, humidity, and lunar phase windows for astrophotography.

Lenticular Cloud Dynamics

High-altitude mountain wave and moisture convergence modeling to predict standing lenticular cloud formation over major alpine peaks.

High-Resolution Mountain Temps

Elevation-corrected lapse rates providing true summit, pass, and valley temperatures derived from high-resolution digital elevation models (DEM).

Convective Lightning Hazards

Ensemble-blended convective CAPE, flash density, and multi-model thunderstorm hazard maps for backcountry and alpine safety planning.

Live Satellite & MRMS Radar

5-minute automated pipeline ingesting GOES-16/18 geostationary imagery and NOAA MRMS radar mosaics for real-time storm tracking.

CascadiaSoft Engineering & Platforms

Beyond SkySkout, CascadiaSoft LLC is developing specialized software solutions for the outdoor recreation and geospatial sectors.

Cascadia Meteorological Data Engine

An automated, high-throughput distributed pipeline converting multi-gigabyte raw GRIB2/NetCDF weather cycles into ultra-lightweight PMTiles and WebP rasters with sub-second client delivery.

NetCDF4 / xarray PMTiles Cloudflare R2 Python

Backcountry & Recreation Developer APIs

REST and tile-based API endpoints allowing third-party outdoor applications, trail guide publishers, and resort operators to integrate micro-meteorological indices into their software.

Developer API GeoTIFF Tiles JSON Endpoints SaaS SDK

Custom Geospatial Visualization

Hardware-accelerated MapLibre / WebGL rendering shaders optimized for low-latency temporal time-scrubbing across 72-hour forecast horizons on mobile devices.

WebGL MapLibre GL TypeScript Zero-Jitter UX

Plans & Subscriptions

CascadiaSoft operates direct-to-consumer software subscriptions and professional enterprise licenses via Stripe.

SkySkout Free
Essential weather visualization for casual outdoor enthusiasts.
$ 0 / forever
  • Standard NOAA forecast models (HRRR/GFS)
  • Basic sunset & golden hour scoring
  • Standard GOES satellite & radar maps
  • Web and mobile browser access
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Commercial / API
For outdoor apps, mountain resorts, SAR organizations, and tour guides.
$ Custom / billed monthly
  • Direct PMTiles / GeoTIFF tile streaming endpoints
  • Commercial redistribution license
  • Dedicated webhook triggers for high-wind & lightning events
  • Priority SLA & dedicated engineering support
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About CascadiaSoft LLC

CascadiaSoft LLC is an independent software and meteorological technology firm registered in the United States.

Our Mission

Founded in the Pacific Northwest, CascadiaSoft LLC creates software tools that empower outdoor exploration through scientific accuracy. We bridge complex atmospheric physics, numerical weather prediction models, and cutting-edge browser graphics to deliver tools that adventurers, photographers, and meteorology enthusiasts rely on daily.

Our systems process over a terabyte of meteorological satellite, radar, and ensemble forecast data daily, delivering instantaneous visualization to users worldwide.

Business & Support Contacts

Customer & Billing FAQs

How are payments processed?

All subscription payments and commercial transactions are processed securely via Stripe. CascadiaSoft LLC does not store or have access to your full credit card numbers on our servers.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel your SkySkout Pro subscription at any time with one click from your account dashboard. Your access will remain active until the end of your current billing period.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a hassle-free 14-day money-back guarantee for first-time subscribers. If you are not completely satisfied, contact our support team within 14 days for a full refund.

How quickly do I get access after purchase?

Fulfillment is instantaneous. Once payment is confirmed by Stripe, your SkySkout Pro entitlements are immediately unlocked across all your devices.