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Vaisala TempCast wireless road weather sensor

TempCast

Wireless road weather sensor with industry-leading accuracy, easy installation, and maintenance-free operation.

The go-anywhere road sensor

Get precise road weather measurements from challenging locations that were previously impossible or impractical to monitor. Vaisala TempCast provides an easy and affordable way to fill blind spots in your road weather network, delivering critical temperature and humidity data from bridges, remote locations, and exposed roads. Available exclusively with Wx Horizon, TempCast delivers real-time observations that enhance road weather forecasts, enabling smarter maintenance decisions and targeted treatments.

Proven performance

TempCast delivers the same reference-grade accuracy as Vaisala's industry-leading road weather stations, using our trusted HUMICAP humidity sensor technology. The rugged, sealed construction ensures 3+ years of reliable, maintenance-free operation in all weather conditions.

Install anywhere

With wireless NB-IoT connectivity and a self-contained battery, there is no need for electrical or infrastructure work. Simply attach TempCast to a pole and activate with the mobile app in under 30 minutes—ideal for locations where traditional sensors can't be installed.

Parameters

  • Air temperature

  • Relative humidty

  • Dew point

  • Frost point

  • Road surface temperature (optional)

Easy installation

Watch the video and read the user guide for instructions.

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Get a more accurate forecast

With Wx Horizon, cities and transportation departments pinpoint when and where road conditions will become unsafe—up to 72 hours ahead. This precision transforms budgets from emergency spending sprees into strategic investments, while drivers experience safer commutes through data-driven treatments that target actual conditions.