I used to ski a lot before I suffered a knee injury in early 2009 while on a trip to Mammoth Mountain. Although my skiing days are now few and far-between, I follow OpenSnow daily (multiple times a day in the Fall/Winter/Spring), particularly because of the unique understanding of the microclimates around the Tahoe Basin, where I live. Bryan Allegretto is an incredible Meteorologist! He may not know the exact number of people who look forward to and (no pressure!) depend on his forecasting prowess, but out of all of the available weather and climate forecasts/predictions for our area, I definitely look forward to and enjoy his amazingly-dynamic posts the most. The detailed descriptions along with pictures and maps that he provides with every post are engaging, knowledgeable, and fun! I know that he spends a lot of time preparing these posts, and they are appreciated and enjoyed beyond belief! Of course there are many other features of the App that are invaluable, and I use them all frequently. Thank you for all of the never-ending determination and hard work to keep OpenSnow as the very best of Weather Apps available to all of us “weather freaks!” Whether we ski, snowboard, or just love and look forward to those days that the sun isn’t “shining bright,” you guys are the best! Thank you!

2 years ago, cyprus63

Awesome Weather App for Skiers

This is my go to App snow conditions. Everyone I know who is crazy about snow sports uses this App. Last Xmas we skied with long-time friends and they geek out on snow conditions and forecasts with this App as well. Last January, we had to be rerouted on the Den-Jackson flight b/c of lack of visibility at the airport. Practically everyone around me on that flight had this App on their phones looking to see when we would have an opening to land at JH airport—that was the weekend of 48” of snow on Wed-Friday. If you love snow sports and have a need to know what the conditions will be like this is the App for you. From Late September to Early April, I become a total weather geek/expert thanks to these guys. My only complaint is that I wished the leading snow storm indicators could be more accurate. But like any leading indicator it’s just not possible to know for sure until it happens. These guys (I don’t believe there are any gals—although that would be a good addition) take the guessing out of snow conditions and forecasts.

2 years ago, ARadDad4

Inconsistent, not worth price

I’ve used this app religiously the last 4-5 years and this app has managed to go downhill from the start. First and foremost the most consistent and detailed forecaster on this site is Evan Thayer. They frequently have one forecaster for large areas (Bob Ambrose AB/MT) and in turn lose out massively on consistency of forecasts, in addition to quality. Open Snow introduced a semi paywall 2 years ago which has led to its demise. First, they capped the quantity of forecasts you could read at 7 per week. This was announced pre-season and I was disappointed; yet understanding as they had brought on Evan and his forecasts are awesome! Several weeks later (I believe) they were lowering the quantity of forecasts you could read to 5 (which I think was further reduced to just 4) on the basis that their customers were reducing consumption of forecasts to stay under their premium pay wall. Now, I wake up today to find that Open Snow has decided to eliminate access to all forecasts other than a 3 sentence “summary” which they’ve instructed their forecasters to leave void of any useful information. This company has certainly fallen in line with the rest of the snow sports industry to gauge their supporters for as much $$$ as they can. Right on OS!

9 months ago, Capt flats

Best thing since sliced bread!

Living on the east coast and getting about 25 days yearly out west I rely on open snow to get the goods! Never disappointed and always accurate. Can’t tell ya how many storms I’ve chased and pow pow days I credit to Joel and his team. It’s 100% opposite of east coast forecasters, no drama or false promises and then to get down graded. When they’re wrong it’s missing those bonus powder days. I could go on ad nauseam about trips from wolf creek to Alta to Jackson when I scored 12+” days because of these guys, can’t say enough. By 9 am ET, daily I know what’s happening at all my favorite places. The small fee for the cost of the app, if your a skier, your nuts not to subscribe. It’s the best thing since sliced bread. Can’t put a price on a powder day! Keep up the good works guys and thanks for all the dividends you’ve payed me over the years. How about this years overall prediction of the “triple dip” before the season even started, kudos!!!!!!!!

2 years ago, daleweirdbeard

Best Snow and Ski Forecast App Available

OpenSnow is a dynamic app for researching weather and localized snow conditions in ski and snow sport areas. The map feature with radar overlay is my go to for visualizing real time precipitation, especially snowfall in the mountains, given some dedicated radar apps do not even portray snow precip. Setting my favorite snow stake and mountain webcams to get real time and review of conditions is also a fantastic feature. Navigation into the plethora of info the app has to offer is easy, and you can even save trail maps for offline use when data service fails. I enjoy and always seek the best media and apps for weather, radar, maps, webcams, and skiing. Considering these interests and time spent searching for quality options to immerse myself in them, I feel it can’t get much better than the OpenSnow app!

4 years ago, Bwa236

Reliable, must-have tool

This resource (and the website) is a must-have. All-access is very much worth it alone, but you get OpenSummit subscription with it. I read the snow and weather forecast every day Joel and the others prep. Going to an unfamiliar area, like Colorado->Tahoe? Pull up OpenSnow and realize why their can have rain at the lake and snow on the summits. Also, their accountability for forecast accuracy stands out. They discuss their prediction vs. reality (retroactively) and it's very informative for understanding mountain weather generally. They will explain when and why their forecasts were wrong -- show me another major weather forecasting website/service that does that! I backcountry ski often, and hike/climb high peaks often in the summer, and OpenSummit's peak-specific forecasts are a crucial tool in assessing mountain weather (along with other resources to confirm, of course). Cross-reference resources.

2 years ago, Wheather Geek

Top Notch from a weather geek

I’ve been a weather geek since childhood. It started while watching forecaster Mark Eubank give his nightly weather forecast on KSL news in Utah who had a passion for weather and always strived to make his forecast interesting by teaching something about climate/weather. Now living on the Western Slope of Colorado I have renewed weather excitement after I found this app a few years ago. Joel and his team have that same passion and gift to educate and excite as the aforementioned legendary Meteorologist. I now look forward with anticipation to the start of winter, not just because I’m dreaming of powder face shots, but also because I get to read the detailed forecasts and explanations from this team of exceptional forecasters. Get this app, you will not be disappointed! It is by far the best weather app I know of.

9 months ago, Kula Gal

Indispensable app for skiers/ winter activity people

During winter months, I use this app and snow/ weather reports multiple times a day. The Open Snow reports are Indispensable for skiers wanting to get the real picture of weather and snow forecasts for ski mountains all over. I also love the layered maps and the fact that you can add your “favorite” resorts and get snow alerts from them. In addition, the I-80 report on driving conditions along I-80, along with web-cam links to multiple exits/ towns along the Sierra, is a go-to for me and my family. I live in Truckee and need to know about driving conditions along I-80 so I can drive more safely into Reno. Brian (who writes the Tahoe, Palisades, and I-80 Open Snow reports) is a fantastic writer. One can tell he thoroughly enjoys his subject matter. Thank you for creating Open Snow!

2 years ago, Ipodusr101

Worth it as a free user or a paid subscriber

First, I’d like to say that I do not pay for a subscription. It is my opinion that my use case is too intermittent to warrant it. Having said that, I wholeheartedly support their decision to make their service subscription-based. We are all too conditioned to get everything free from companies serving up our data and our time to feed us advertising we don’t want. Their daily snow reports are extremely detailed and accurate. But like what others have said, I don’t have the time or inclination to chase storms, so I will go regardless. The information they provide for free is enough for me to plan my gear for the weather that I’m expecting, which is all I really need. Good job guys, and I hope I will be able to chase powder again soon!

3 years ago, hopefulmachines

Fantastic! Reliable and informative

I love this app! I use it daily to plan my snowboarding trips throughout the season. It's more accurate than generalised weather apps and when combined with the reports from my local mountains I always know exactly what to expect for the day, from road conditions to primary and secondary snow surfaces, avalanche conditions and the amount of lifts/mountain areas open. It's well worth the all-access subscription especially as someone with a season pass - and even more essential when you've got a job you can't just take off from whenever you want, so planning is key! Other snowboarders and skiers always ask what app I'm using when I pull it up or post a screenshot, then immediately go download it themselves - it's a step up from everything else out there for sure!

2 years ago, Jesse McCain

Must-have for skiers

As a downhill skier, this app is a must-have. Other weather apps forecasts for “downtown”, but you need a different forecast for the resorts & mountains. For example, storms often have rain “in town” where other apps forecast but snow on the mountain at the summit (& hopefully the base too). It also includes winds with warnings when there may be lift holds, etc. This provides that info which is critical to planning your trip. The meteorologists that write the Daily Snows (text forecast/outlooks) are great: they provide the info skiers need and teach you about how they forecast it too. Each has their own personality which is fun to get to see as you read them. This lets you get a sense of the long range forecast & confidence of the forecast. Highly recommend for any skier!

3 months ago, Toddrpearson

BEST WEATHER APP. PERIOD

Open Snow is, by far, the best weather app on the market. “Open Snow” is such an understatement. Yes, they do an unbelievable job with snow related info. But they also do the rest of the weather - temp, rain % and amount, wind, humidity. Which is great for hikers, bikers and everyone else. The ability to put in ANY GPS point and get an hourly forecast with all of that info is such a breakthrough I can’t even describe it. Tells me what the temp will be at the top of the mountain, which could be 20° colder than the bottom of the mountain. Wind same thing. And tells me when I need to be off the mountain bc an afternoon thunderstorm is rolling in. The app is easy to use, visually intuitive and the forecasts pretty darn accurate. Really fantastic. My favorite app

5 years ago, prowe214

Was great, new UI is terrible

This was my favorite app for comparing conditions at resorts to see where I should plan may weekend. But recently they overhauled the interface and it makes it MUCH more difficult to compare snowfall, weather, etc. You used to be able to see this in one easy view, but now you have to slide through individual cards for each mountain, and each card has minimal information (two days of forecast vs five in the old UI, why was this change considered a good idea) The UI is also inconsistent with the metrics you get in the free tier - in some places you can see 5 days of weather, and in other areas only 2 (further than that is blocked for free users in both cases). I’m fine with freemium, devs need to make money, but make it consistent. Bring back the single overview of five day snow forecasts of all of your favorites and it’ll drastically improve my opinion of this new version.

4 years ago, allthesenamesarealreadytaken

Best weather app

Top notch daily weather reporting and analysis makes this a must have tool for anyone who needs more info than a sunny/cloudy/snowy icon in a basic weather app. Founding meteorologist Joel provides unmatched weather/snow reporting for the Colorado Rocky Mountains which is the content I access, although there are many other local experts providing snow updates for other regions. I have a snow plow business in the Colorado mountains and this app is my main source for information about incoming weather that will affect our area. If you’re an out of town tourist trying to figure out what our weather will look like during your vacation then use the resource the locals use, welcome to Colorado, and remember to stay in the right lane except to pass!! Thanks again Joel -Scott

6 years ago, mcvayc01

Best snow tracking weather app out there!!!

This is without a doubt the most favorite app on my phone!! If you love staying up to date on current and future snow conditions this app is for you. I use the current conditions and webcams to plan the night before which local resort I’m headed to in the morning. I use the extended forecast to help plan days off from work in hopes of catching a powder day. The free option is great for demoing the app and for the casual skier / snowboarder. The all-access version is a must have if you go to multiple mountains like throughout the season. It even has access to places like non-ski destinations like Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s worth every penny!!! (Edited - my 8 month old daughter prematurely hit send on the first version - sorry for the typos)

8 months ago, astroknott

Absolutely essential app!

I’ve been w Open Snow for years. They started in a great place, providing targeted forecasts for skiers and the mountains they visit, and they have only become better. The “forecast anywhere” option is a great recent addition! I also feel it’s fully worth the subscription. Their forecasts are always more accurate then any other weather source that I cross-reference. Each regional meteorologist is also excellent at explaining weather systems in such an easy to understand way that my friends always come to me to get the lowdown on what to expect weather-wise for our trips. While I’ve learned a lot about weather since subscribing, all I do is open my Open Snow app…

2 years ago, BugOut04

$5 maybe not more

The continued money grab by this app is disheartening, especially when it’s no where near worth the price. You can get the exact same information for free elsewhere so their asking you to pay for their narrative, which really doesn’t tell you anything different than any other free sites. It used to be fun app to look at but you could never take it to seriously as the forecasts aren’t any more accurate than Weather Underground. They continue to take things away from the free version, like a slow trickle until theres nothing left. It’s they way they’ve gone about it that’s a complete slap in the face. If they were providing bomb proof info or things you can’t find elsewhere, ok, but they’re not. $5, $10 ok, I’d entertain it. You can get the same 1 to 5 day snow forecasts from the individual mountain web pages. Thanks OpenSnow for taking something that used to be your labor of love and turning it into a money grab.

4 years ago, Stanleyguysski

Great app for planning ski vacations..

I do a lot of weather forecasting and weather evaluation for my job in aviation. And see plenty of really bad forecasting (for political reasons or ineptitude). When it comes to accurately forecasting snow events, I have a lot of respect for the product the folks at OpenSnow put out! We don’t get to plan many ski trips due to living in Texas and school schedules. So when it comes to making the best choice for an honest and accurate forecast and condition update there is nothing better than OpenSnow. I’ve told several people to not bother with a certain major Weather NetWork on cable or in many cases their own local news networks... if you want to plan a powder vacation with your hard earned $$$s, this is the place! Nice job guys!!

2 years ago, aasatt

Best snow forecasting app for your snow activities

By far the most reliable app for planning trip to the snow. The way data is represented is every clear and easy to read. Very easy to get into a habit of checking this app daily during the snow season. I can keep an eye on the weather and conditions for various resorts that I plan to visit during the season. Pretty good job with the webcams also. Daily Snows are awesome for the weather nerd in me to really understand what is going on in the forecast and help me learn what to look for in making my own decisions in the future. The level of detail is amazing and you can feel the effort that the human forecasters put into their reports. It’s like having an expert snow forecaster as your best friend. A+ forecasting crew! Well worth the cost to upgrade to All-Access especially when you can split it with a few friends as they offer a group membership! Based on the info OpenSnow provided I was able to get an epic strike mission on a storm last season which made the cost of membership well worth it. Looking forward to many more great things to come from OpenSnow!

5 years ago, SNAPDRAG0N

Pretty great snow report app...

I’ve been looking for a truly great snow report app. And I think this is it. I went back and forth on whether I should pay, but I’m glad I upgraded to the full access. This app has it all: detailed meteorologist forecasts, at-a-glance snow reports and forecasts, webcams, and pass comparisons. I put a pretty high premium on whether to pay the extra when there are so many good, free services ... but this service is great and worth paying for. UPDATE: after a couple months using the app, I am sold. Yes, the premium features aren’t free, but there is a huge amount of work that’s gone into the app. For something I use almost every day, it’s worth it and I’m very impressed. Definitely the best ski conditions app out there.

3 years ago, noahsmitty

My favorite app

I’ve been using opensnow every day of each winter the past 3 years. It is extremely interesting being able to read the forecasts and learn about weather patterns, while also having an accurate all-in-one source to predict snow conditions. I have all-access too and if you ski a lot and enjoy looking at maps and whatnot it’s definitely worth it. The forecasters are all fantastic, and the comprehensive daily snows are easy to understand yet also informative. Not to mention the UI is excellent, I’ve never really experienced a bug. Overall if you’re a huge skier/snowboarder or you enjoy the outdoors and weather, you should 100% download this app and think about getting all-access too.

9 months ago, Beavster

Couldn’t live without it!

I can’t say enough about the usefulness of OpenSnow and OpenSummit in my daily life outdoors year-round. I’m a professional endurance coach and avid athlete myself. The OpenSnow app has been crucial for me and it’s forecasting, ease of used and practical daily application during the snow season for both resort and backcountry skiing. Open summit has also been extremely valuable to me with its exceptional forecasting of surface smoke during the summer months (I live i nIdaho, so smoke is a part of our summer activities). If you are like me, and want to reduce the number of apps that you use on a daily basis, yet not reduce the reliability and information, open snow, and open summit are the apps!

2 years ago, TahoeGator21

Best Snow Forecast

There is no app I trust more for snow forecasts. Whether I’m on the West Coast, East Coast, or in between, the forecast is as accurate as I’ve seen. They hit all the features I want: quick prediction of snowfall at any resort or region worldwide, past snowfall, detailed written forecasts and predictions, and much more. The app is very easy to use and allows me to easily access several resorts and regions. The forecasters write very good content, and I’ve been following Bryan Allegretto in Tahoe for years and he is so on point. He gives a quick synopsis, but I love his detailed forecast where I’ve learned a lot about weather and patterns. Bottom Line: If you want to know about snow forecasts, then you need this app.

4 years ago, Nicknameareannoying

Simply the best

Living in the mountains is frustrating when it comes to trying to predict the weather. Every other app is constantly wrong. And not just a little wrong, but majorly wrong. And I get it...mountain regions are tricky and not many of us live here so why bother trying to get too specific? One mountain can be sunny and one mountain over can be blowing snow and they’re only a mile apart. Somehow, the OpenSnow team has managed to pay enough attention to the models and have enough experience interpreting them to give us a (more often than not) accurate picture of what will be happening. It’s the only weather report I trust and I don’t start my day without checking it first!

5 years ago, GBNYC

Good app but one problem

Overall, I really like the app. It provides good, up to date information on the current conditions at ski spots and accurate weather forecasts, even pretty far in advance. However, for me the favoriting system works terribly. In this app, you can favorite certain mountains as well as certain weather reports by area. I mainly ski in Vermont, so I favorited all the major Vermont mountains and the weather report for the northeast. However, every time I open the app it seems that it has deleted my favorites and replaced them with seemingly random mountains and reports. For example, today when I opened the app, the favorited reports where for Colorado and Utah, and the favorited mountains were Telluride, Snowbird, Copper, and a few other. The first few times it was no big deal, but at this point it’s getting really annoying.

1 year ago, Wreckdem

Used to to a good app…not anymore :(

Update April 27, 2022 and they’ve quit on the season again. Stopped reporting while resorts are open for another month!!! I work in CO mountains and live in Denver. I drive all winter and ride almost every powder day. This used to be a great weather service, now they are more concerned with making money than accurate reporting. They also stopped reporting while the season was still going. Just gave up and went on vacation! I used to be a paying member, but no more because of the the downgrade in accuracy and effort, not finishing out the season and the obvious priority to overhype early season weather to pump ski area vacation numbers. They sell their service to ski areas, so we get weather reporting in Oct, Nov, Dec which is all very positive hoping to get people to plan ski vacations, esp around Christmas. They then bail on the ski season reporting when there’s no more corporate need. Gross.

1 year ago, tellitlikeitis1337

Meh

Forecasts are almost always wrong, forecasters sleep in until 9-10 apparently so the written forecast is virtually useless for anyone seeking first tracks. Too much reliance on models, too many models showing too many options and little to no human input to clarify the forecast. Some of the tools are handy ideas but are rarely accurate. The cloud cover/wind forecast is nice feature but surely isn’t reliable at all. Debated renewing after the first year but definitely not renewing after this year. If I thought the people behind this app were more die hard powder fiends I feel like it would show, instead it seems like major unpleasant work to everyone who forecasts for open snow in Colorado. Can’t see myself getting the app again until there are some more reliable people involved behind the scenes.

2 years ago, SGC ftw

Too much paid for content (EDITED TO 1 Star)

Original review below. This is absolutely absurd, I wrote my original review and gave this app 3 stars still because there were a few features that I could still use without paying, and then mere DAYS later they took away they rest of the features for free mode. At this point the app needs to be a paid app or have a huge disclaimer saying that you can’t see any reports without paying a subscription. I’m disappointed that they aren’t willing to do anything for us people that have had the app for years. I love this app, but I’m disappointed in the direction it’s going. I’ve had this app since the beginning and used to enjoy all the features because they were all offered without any cost, and now I can barely see a snow forecast without having a subscription being shoved down my throat… ridiculous.

11 months ago, scuba.steeves

One of the best all around snow forecast sites.

I’ve been following BA getting Tahoe area snow forecast for years. He was always one to keep it realistic in potential snow and not jump on hype trains like the mountains. When he made the switch to Open Snow it was a no brained to follow him there and use the other forecasters for their respective areas when going on a snowboard trip. When the option came out to be a full access subscriber it was again a no brainer. One subscription was good for a few accounts so now my wife can look up her own forecast instead as of relying on me. I’ve learned more about weather / meteorology reading BA bigger reports than I did in middle school earth science class. Between Open Snow and Open Summit (non snow weather related forecast for hiking/ mountain biking) the full subscription is worth it to get accurate weather for the outdoor mountains. Thanks Open Snow team from a lifetime subscriber! ——————- Update —. Still 5 out of 5 stars as they continue to add and improve the full subscription offerings!

2 years ago, Claire 97104

Reliable, great UI, tons of data

OpenSnow is a must have app for any skier on a collective pass or for skiers who bounce around. The quick summaries of which mountains are getting snow where helps me plan where I want to go, and the in-app radar maps has been invaluable when I plan long drives. Having everything all in one place is a game changer. I also I want to say I really appreciate the move away from ad-based and to subscription. I’m so tired of being bombarded by ads and it’s sweet you guys found a revenue model that is better for the user. You guys have a great product that is definitely worth the subscription cost.

10 months ago, Uglyamerican00

So far so good.

I’ve only had the app for about a week now, but I’ll tell you what, if you are anything like me the snow forecasts you receive from other “snow enthusiast apps” leave you with much to desire. However, I’ve been keeping an eye on 10 day for my favorite resort (Sundance) and it seems to update quite frequently and has been spot on. Also, the guy who gives the forecast for my area does a really good job getting into depth his train of though and provide awesome weather data graphs to support his predictions. Totally worth the money already. Really hope to see this prediction trend continue! Keep it up!

11 months ago, KmanDdd

Great App and Great Staff

There are many good snow apps out there, but I like this one the best. Reports are clear and accurate and the forecasts are insightful. But the best part is they are responsive. I have sent several suggestions and support always responds. For example a few webcams they didn’t know about went up right away and even an entire local Nordic Ski area that that was not shown on the app was up quickly. In my opinion these guys are driven to provided the best experience for their uses. Keep it up Open Snow! I also like being able to pay to opt out of advertising. If the product is free, YOU are the product.

1 year ago, iPad novice

Season pass holders app

I have skiing with various season passes for the past 5 years. I’m now trying the Ikon, which has its own app, but I wanted to supplement with a good weather and snow conditions app and Open Snow is the best I’ve found. Being able to scroll through my list of favorites has been crucial in making a good decision on where to plan my ski day. And I love the alerts for when forecasts change to meet “my needs”. By subscribing I also get great weather data for hiking in the ski off season. 5 star is easy for me. It’s not a cheap option but so long as they don’t go crazy with the pricing, I’m still on board.

11 months ago, Briguysride

The Future is Now

I remember seeing a movie when I was a kid where people were talking on a video call, and I thought to myself “That’s impossible. That’s never going to happen.” And in the early 2000s when I was a ski bum, I never could’ve imagined a snow forecasting service this epic either! In all my years of chasing snow forecasts, this is by far the best service I’ve ever seen and the competition is not even close. I love using OpenSnow to plan my ski trips, track what’s happening in my neck of the woods, track snowpack levels, and also just for fun to see where the snow is falling and who’s getting dumped on! The best, I love it!

4 years ago, Rkkearns

Best app, best forecasting

Hyper local forecasting from folks that are as excited about snow as a dedicated ski bum, yet able to maintain objectivity. Each area has its own local forecaster that has been at it for years. App functions well, easy to personalize. I get so much value from this app that I pay for it. This is the ONLY app I have ever paid for, and I bought the first iPhone day 1. Can’t say enough good things about this app and the team that runs it. 10 stars. Btw, tahoe is my local mountain, and BA is an amazing forecaster, you can tell he loves what he does, and his reports are weather nerdy but also easy to read.

4 years ago, crblu629

Not just for the pros

Learned to ski last year and OpenSnow was an essential part of my learners toolkit by not only giving me a super accurate and reliable forecast, but also guiding me through the weather with a careful hand to help me understand how quickly weather can change on the summit and what road conditions would be like. Sure, the snow forecast is awesome but the real value is in the written weather updates that are daily, if not multiple times throughout the day, that give you real guidance on how the weather is changing and what to expect on the mountains. I am an all-access (paid) member and it was an easy choice for me

3 years ago, Tajmari2013

Absolutely the best snow/weather app for skiers/boarders

This app has everything: weather reports, road condition reports, cams, trail maps, passes. The app was created by meteorologists who were also avid skiers or boarders. I'm in Tahoe and our guy, Bryan Allegretto, is simply amazing. Daily snow report, daily road reports, and all with links to source models, road cams and resort cams. No click-throughs required! The actual model and cam images/videos and animations show up in OpenSnow. Just save your favorites anywhere across the nation, and you're done. There is a great free version, but the $19/year subscription is worth every penny.

2 years ago, Withnohandlebars

Used to be good, now they got dollar signs in their eyes

This app started out fantastic. The features were good andthe info was to be (mostly) trusted, these are meteorologists after all, they are still just kinda guessing. But in the past year or so the prices have gone way up and the useful features (webcams, trail maps, etc.) are all mostly behind a paywall now. The articles are still good, especially the ones by the founder ( 4 free per week ), but I find $40 a year to be a bit rich for my blood. Personally, I'm happy watching Kathy Sabine and Danielle Grant make their educated (and possibly sponsored) guesses and saving my money for other things.

3 years ago, AGM35

Best snow forecasting app

I’ve followed OpenSnow since Joel was wanting forecasts on his website over the last 7 years or so. This app is a reflection of some of the attributes I think he and his team do best: pay great attention to detail and create a quality product. It’s easy to use, intuitive, and most importantly, so useful. While I don’t use All-Access because I can’t chase powder, the basic features are enough to keep me up to date and excited for when I can get out to the mountains. Plus, the Daily Snow is informative and insightful and just enjoyable to read and learn from, too. Great app from a great team.

11 months ago, Shawn Wing

Quality forecasts

I’m going on my 6th season, reading OpenSnow, 2 year subscriber and I’ve gotta say the precision, accuracy, detail and accountability these guys put into their forecasts are unmatched. Especially Joel, Sam, Bryan and Evan! I read just about every single day during winter months. I have special locations tagged in the maps and all my push notifications for snow amounts set for my favorite locations. Such an awesome app. My favorite feature of this app is the new waypoint and forecasted info for that waypoint; and, anyone can do this with all access! Keep up the great work, team!

10 months ago, clicknathan

Not accurate at all for my area

There’s a lot to love in this app, but I only want it for the snow report. It’s been drastically off this year for my home mountain of Purgatory. Reporting two to three times more than we end up getting, but also even more “in the last 24 hours” than we get or our mountain even reports (I’m lucky enough to live right across the road, so I know exactly how much snow we get.) I was a subscriber, but didn’t renew for the reasons above. Then when my subscription ran out I couldn’t even see the next 5 days, so this app has been deleted from my phone. Best of luck to the developer and glad to hear it works well for others.

5 years ago, Carter Bollaert

Nothing like it!

I have had this app for around 2 years now and I must say, I have not found a more useful app/website than opensnow. It is super easy to figure out who’s getting the most snow and where I should go the next morning. Everything is compact and easy to use which is really nice when you’re looking at webcams and snow reports for 12 different resorts. The $19 one year pass is really nice if you’re kinda crazy like me and want to know the little details about everything snow related. Thank you to all the people who update and keep the app running, it really helps a lot. :)

2 years ago, AA&me

Interesting, informative, easy to use apps

I use Open Snow and Open Summit for hiking and snowshoeing. It’s at least a couple hours drive to get to Tahoe area for me. A pleasant drive but still a drive. These apps have saved me a trip or changed my intended route more than a few times this past year due to heavy smoke and severe lightning forecasts. Plus I just really enjoy reading Bryan Allegretto’s forecasts. They are, as well as being accurate and humorous, so understandable that I am learning how to read all the maps, graphs and overlays that he includes. Great job, people, thanks!

2 years ago, stevrod92

Worth Every Penny for Full Access!

I have enjoyed and used the basic free access version of the app for some time now, but am upgrading to the paid shared version because my fellow skiers and I love it and have found the full access to be highly valuable via trial use. The updated depth and breadth of data included, the comprehensive coverage of snow country, and the high quality of the writing involved make it a complete “one stop shopping” resource for trip planning and even a perfect source for enjoyable daydreaming. It’s worth every penny!

7 months ago, Mr A Cornwall

Great forecasting

I am an avid weather enthusiast with over 30 yrs of personal weather data from my station in cornwall New York . I subscribed to open snow this winter and follow it daily , their meteorologists out west , mid Atlantic and New England are phenomenal! They are on point with all there snowfall forecasts. Perfect example is today we’re all the local Television stations and local weather forecasts we’re all hyping up this Nor Easter dumping over 12” locally. Open snow never forecasted more then 6” for Mt Peter a ski area 40 minutes away from my location we’re 5” fell here.

9 months ago, MacEman77

Glad I Subscribed!

This is the first season I subscribed to Open Snow, and I’m happy. I ski Park City where, and have a condo there. In the past I would search in vain mostly for upcoming powder accuracies. The local weather stations provide few skier forecasts, occasionally excited about it. I did follow Evan’s Wasatch Snow Forecast on twitter. It pumped me up to see a skier centered tweet. At first I was skeptical being pointed to and paying for Open Snow. It didn’t take long to realize it’s exactly what is needed for planning powder days or travel in advance. Totally worth it. Please keep up the good work!!

3 years ago, Chuck100011101

Everything I need in one place

I’ve been an all-access member for several years now and I really can’t say enough about how awesome this app is! As a ski industry pro this app is great for me to use for looking at potential upcoming conditions, avy forecasts, trail maps, webcams, and more. I use this app EVERYDAY! It is well worth the yearly subscription and as a bonus I get access to OpenSummit which is a great tool for planning hikes or spring tours. Yes I will admit that you can find most of this information yourself if you wanted to but having it all in one place is so so nice! Keep up the great work OpenSnow team!

11 months ago, Dan...D

Spot on

As an avid skier that skis at many different resorts, I want to have accurate snow forecasting to decide which resorts to go to for the best snow experience. Open Snow has been the most accurate resource I’ve used. Because Open Snow has been so spot on, I’ve stopped wasting my time looking at other sources. Living in Bountiful City, Utah, I’m spoiled by being 45 minutes away from 9 awesome resorts. Typically three days before I go, I can check the forecast, make my plans and count on a great day on the slopes. I highly recommend this app.

4 years ago, sbrooke❄️

The BEST Winter Weather App Out There

I just want I to say thank you for having such an amazing app! Bryan is an awesome forecaster for the Tahoe region. I study atmospheric science myself and I know that forecasting is not a walk in the park by any means. Bryan is almost always spot on and when someone asks me what the weather will be like, I quote whatever Bryan says and then tell those people to download OpenSnow. The app changes time to time but I know they do it just to make it better and it takes a little time to get use to but so does every other app when it changes. Keep up the good work guys!!

5 years ago, Tkdmac Tkdmac

Awkward to set up

It's really cool that there are hundreds of different areas listed alphabetically but usually I'm interested in resorts in a general region (e.g. Colorado, Vermont, etc.). There is no way to get a sense of what's going on in a general part of the country or world. Hey I get it that conditions may differ for Vail and Beaver Creek but not that much. If I'm looking for a place to go (East, Rockies, California, BC) it would be convenient to narrow it down to that region rather than having to scroll through a long alphabetical list. Just sayin. Update: looks like the newer version will address my concerns. Thanks for the prompt response. This should make the app much better. Accordingly would provisionally upgrade my rating to 5 star.

Description

OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate weather forecast, air quality & wildfire smoke forecast, snow report, and ski conditions information. “Weather forecasting for the mountains takes extra focus, analysis, and precision, which is exactly what OpenSnow provides.” – Cody Townsend, Pro Skier View Forecasts Anywhere on Earth Our weather forecasts are available for any location on Earth, instantly. This means that you can view our weather forecasts for your favorite ski resort, backcountry ski location, camping destination, London, Denali, and yes, even for your home neighborhood or current location. Save up to five custom locations to view on your "Favorites" screen for quick and convenient access to the latest 10-day weather forecast and estimated snow report. Read Daily Analysis From Local Forecasters Now you have a personal weather forecaster guiding you to the best conditions. Our local experts write a new “Daily Snow” forecast each day for regions around the US and Canada. Instead of spending hours sifting through weather and snow data, you can now get the inside scoop in just a few minutes. Track Storms With High-Resolution Maps We make it easy to see if there is snow heading toward your favorite mountains, along with how much snow fell over the past 24 hours, season-to-date, and snow depth. You can also view 2-day forecast animations for precipitation, wildfire smoke, wind gust, cloud cover, and temperature, as well as the latest avalanche forecast and conditions for the past 7 days. Compare Essential Powder Chasing Tools Finding the deepest snow at the right time requires data, skill, and a bit of luck. We can’t help with getting lucky, but we can provide everything else, including outlooks from multiple snow forecast models, hourly details, mountain cams, and the latest snow reports. OpenSnow All-Access • Forecasts Anywhere on Earth • 10-Day Snow Forecasts • 5-Day Hourly Forecasts • Expert Daily Snow Analysis • Live & Forecast Radar • Estimated Historical Weather • Estimated 24-Hour Snow Reports • Estimated Season Snowfall • Air Quality Forecast Map • Wildfire Smoke Forecast Map • Real-Time Lightning Map • Custom Snow Alerts • Favorite & Timelapse Cams • Snowpack Graphs & Analysis • Offline Trail & Satellite Maps — Free Trial — New subscribers that opt-in to the free trial receive the full OpenSnow All-Access experience, with no credit card required. If you choose not to purchase All-Access after the free trial is over, you will be automatically downgraded to a free account and not charged. You will still be able to receive email storm updates and view limited snow report and weather forecast data. — All-Access, In-App Purchase — Payment for All-Access entitles you to All-Access usage and its features. All-Access Single is an auto-renewable subscription, which will renew yearly at $29.99. All-Access Group is an auto-renewable subscription, which will renew yearly at $39.99. Payment will be charged to the user's iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. If the auto-renewal fails due to a payment issue, you will still be able to access the paid content for 16 days while Apple attempts to collect payment. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Full terms and conditions can be found here: https://cloudnineweather.com/terms and https://cloudnineweather.com/privacy Sales through Apple iTunes will be governed by Apple’s refund policy. We value all of our customers and encourage you to provide feedback on your experience. Please get in touch with us by sending an email to [email protected]