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New Weather App Acme Offers Trustworthy Forecasts Amid Chaos

3/25/2026

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In March 2026, Washington, D.C. experienced extreme weather fluctuations and frustration with weather apps.
Entrepreneur Adam Grossman, after the shutdown of Dark Sky, launched a new app named Acme.
Acme aims to earn trust with clear forecasts and by acknowledging uncertainty in predictions.
The app offers alternate forecasts and contextual prose, contrasting with Apple’s Weather app’s overly certain predictions.

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Story summary

In March 2026, Washington, D.C. experienced extreme weather fluctuations and frustration with weather apps.
Entrepreneur Adam Grossman, after the shutdown of Dark Sky, launched a new app named Acme.
Acme aims to earn trust with clear forecasts and by acknowledging uncertainty in predictions.
The app offers alternate forecasts and contextual prose, contrasting with Apple’s Weather app’s overly certain predictions.