OpenSnow

Name: OpenSnow
Rating: 4.61784 (3666 reviews)

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OpenSnow

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User Reviews for OpenSnow

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!

ARadDad4, Dec 19, 2021

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.

Bwa236, Nov 08, 2019

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.

cyprus63, Sep 11, 2021

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!

daleweirdbeard, Feb 28, 2022

Few features for non-premium users.

I’ve been following Gratz since he was doing his newsletter, and was a subscriber to the original pre-app premium service. To be honest, OpenSnow is by far the best resort snow forecasting app & status update in the business (as they also appear to want to remind every negative reviewer?). That said, as someone who can no longer make regular use of the info to chase weekday pow days, I’ve been pretty disappointed over the last couple of years with their increasingly stingy approach to their freemium model. When I last fired up the app, it felt like almost everything useful was locked behind All-Access.If you’re the kind of person that chases powder days, and obsesses over every change in the forecast a week out, then this is definitely a 5-star app, and you should pick up All-Access. If you’re the kind of person who’s going skiing on Sunday whether it’s a 20” day or dust on crust, and you just need to know what the weather’s going to be like that day, plus which resorts are favored, then save yourself the money and check the local weather report. I don’t think there’s a ton of value in All-Access and, as a result, not much value in the app.All that said, the diminishing free feature set and steep price for All-Access make this a 3-star app for me.

fluxrad, Feb 06, 2022

The best of the best!

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!

Foxer Briefs, Jul 15, 2022

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!

hopefulmachines, Feb 15, 2021

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!

Ipodusr101, Feb 16, 2022

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!

Jesse McCain, Feb 21, 2022

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.

prowe214, Dec 28, 2018

Description

OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most advanced snow forecast, snow report, high-resolution map overlays, 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 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 weather forecast models, hourly details, mountain cams, and the latest snow reports. Compare Mountain Forecasts Choosing which ski resort has the best snow can feel overwhelming.

With OpenSnow, deciding where to go is easy. Compare the latest snow forecasts, ski conditions, and cams for your favorite mountains on a single screen in just a few seconds. Receive Expert Guidance From Local Forecasters Now you have a personal weather forecaster guiding you to the best snow. 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 (and beautiful) 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. OpenSnow All-Access • 10-Day Snow Forecasts • 5-Day Hourly Forecasts • Unlimited Daily Snow Reads • Daily Snow Email Delivery • Current & Forecast Radar • Estimated 24-Hour Snow Reports • Estimated 24-Hour Snowfall Map • Estimated Season-to-Date Snowfall Map • Estimated Snow Depth Map • Cloud Cover Map • Wind Gust Map • Temperature Map • Wildfire Smoke Forecast Maps • Real-Time Lightning Map • Air Quality Map • Custom Snow Forecast & Report Alerts • Favorite & Offline Trail Maps • Favorite & Timelapse Cams • Snowpack Graphs & Analysis • Historical Snow Reports • OpenSummit All-Access — Free Trial — New subscribers that opt-in to the free trial receive the full OpenSnow All-Access experience, with no credit card required, for the next 14 days. If you choose not to purchase All-Access after the 14-day 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 snow 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]