About OpenSnow
OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate forecast, snow report, and severe weather maps. "Weather forecasting for the mountains takes extra focus, analysis, and precision, which is exactly what OpenSnow...
OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate forecast, snow report, and severe weather maps. "Weather forecasting for the mountains takes extra focus, analysis, and precision, which is exactly what OpenSnow provides. The app is incredible, even for super weather nerds like myself." - Cody Townsend, Pro Skier 15-Day Forecast Anywhere Finding the location that has the best conditions can feel overwhelming. With OpenSnow, deciding where to go is easy. View the latest 15-day forecast, snow report, conditions history, and mountain webcams for your favorite locations in just a few seconds. Local "Daily Snow" Experts Instead of spending hours sifting through weather data, get the inside scoop in just a few minutes. Our local experts write a new “Daily Snow” forecast each day in the winter for regions around the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Have one of our expert local forecasters guide you to the best conditions. 3D & Offline Global Maps We make it easy to track incoming storms with super-res radar and global precipitation, radar, and snowfall maps. You can also view 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, active fire perimeters, air quality, wildfire smoke, public and private land ownership, and more. Download high-resolution satellite maps to view offline. PEAKS + StormNet PEAKS is our mountain weather forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in complex terrain. StormNet is our severe weather forecast model that produces real-time, high-resolution forecasts for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Combined, PEAKS + StormNet provide a first-of-its-kind, fully operational multi-component weather forecast system. Daily Features . 15-Day Hourly Forecasts . Current & Forecast Radar . Precipitation Forecast Maps . Air Quality Forecasts . Wildfire Smoke Forecast Maps . 50,000+ Weather Stations . 3D & Offline Maps . Estimated Trail Conditions . Land Boundary + Private Ownership Maps . Recent Satellite Maps Snow & Ski Features . 15-Day Snow Forecast . Powder Quality Forecast . Snow Depth Map . Season Snowfall Map . Snow Forecast Alerts . Snow Forecast Maps . Offline Ski Resort Trail Maps . Snow Forecast + Report Widgets . Historical Snow Reports Severe Weather Features (US only) . Super-Res Radar . Lightning Risk . Tornado Risk . Hail Risk . Damaging Winds Risk . Severe Weather Alerts Free Features . My Location 15-Day Forecast . Snow Forecast 15-Day Summary . Historical Weather + Snow Reports . Snow Report Alerts . Avalanche Forecasts . Mountain Webcams . Active Fires Map . Air Quality Map . Satellite + Terrain Maps - Free Trial - New accounts automatically receive the full OpenSnow Premium experience, with no credit card or payment information required. If you choose not to purchase OpenSnow after the free trial is over, you will be automatically downgraded to a free account and not charged. - In-App Purchase - OpenSnow Base is an auto-renewable subscription, which will renew yearly at $49.99 USD. Payment will be charged to the user's Apple 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://support.opensnow.com/legal/terms | https://support.opensnow.com/legal/privacy Sales through Apple 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
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Version History Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Forecast Anywhere Details We now display a full preview card with the Weather, Snow, and Forecast Range details when any location is tapped on the Maps screen. Go to the “Maps” tab and tap anywhere (on land) to get started. Custom Favorite Lists Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started. Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.7.0 1d ago Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Custom Favorite Lists Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started. StormNet Lightning Overlay Upgraded the Lightning Map overlay to the enhanced StormNet Lightning Overlay, delivering improved lightning detection and more reliable storm tracking. Recent Satellite Maps Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. Forecast Precipitation Maps Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app, including fixing a crash related to land ownership overlays in high-density metro areas. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.6.2 May 11 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Custom Favorite Lists Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started. Recent Satellite Maps Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. Forecast Precipitation Maps Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.6.1 Apr 27 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Custom Favorite Lists Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started. Recent Satellite Maps Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. Forecast Precipitation Maps Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.6.0 Apr 20 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Recent Satellite Maps Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. Forecast Precipitation Maps Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15. StormNet App StormNet, our severe weather forecast model, is now available as a free standalone app. Go to the App Store and search for “StormNet” to get started. You can also always view StormNet in the OpenSnow app under the “Maps” tab. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.5.1 Apr 1 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Recent Satellite Maps Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. Forecast Precipitation Maps Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15. StormNet App StormNet, our severe weather forecast model, is now available as a free standalone app. Go to the App Store and search for “StormNet” to get started. You can also always view StormNet in the OpenSnow app under the “Maps” tab. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.5.0 Mar 24 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Radar + Precip Type The radar maps in OpenSnow now include precipitation type to help you track rain, snow, and mixed precip ahead of and during storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Precipitation by Model In addition to the Forecast Range graphs, view the snowfall and precipitation forecast for every model over the last three individual model runs in 12-hour and total storm timeframes. The more the models agree for each timeframe in the chart, the higher the confidence in the forecast, and vice versa. Go to any location screen and scroll down to the “Precipitation by Model” section to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. StormNet App StormNet, our severe weather forecast model, is now available as a free standalone app. Go to the App Store and search for “StormNet” to get started. You can also always view StormNet in the OpenSnow app under the “Maps” tab. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.4.2 Mar 17 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Radar + Precip Type The radar maps in OpenSnow now include precipitation type to help you track rain, snow, and mixed precip ahead of and during storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Conditions Summary Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. We created written summaries with our PEAKS model to provide an easy-to-digest overview of what you will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down under the “Snow Summary” tab to view the “Conditions Summary” section. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Powder Quality Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Precipitation by Model In addition to the Forecast Range graphs, view the snowfall and precipitation forecast for every model over the last three individual model runs in 12-hour and total storm timeframes. The more the models agree for each timeframe in the chart, the higher the confidence in the forecast, and vice versa. Go to any location screen and scroll down to the “Precipitation by Model” section to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.4.1 Mar 4 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Conditions Summary Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. We created written summaries with our PEAKS model to provide an easy-to-digest overview of what you will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down under the "Snow Summary" tab to view the "Conditions Summary" section. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Precipitation by Model In addition to the multi-model Forecast Range graphs, you can now also view the snowfall and precipitation forecast for every model over the last three individual model runs in 12-hour and total storm timeframes. The more the models agree for each timeframe in the chart, the higher the confidence in the forecast, and vice versa. Go to any location screen and scroll down to the "Precipitation by Model" section to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts. Radar + Precip-Type The Current and Forecast Radar overlays now include precipitation type to help you track rain and snow during and ahead of storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Powder Quality Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.4.0 Feb 24 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Radar + Precip-Type The Current and Forecast Radar overlays now include precipitation type to help you track rain and snow during and ahead of storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Powder Quality Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Maps Redesign With our “Maps” tab quickly becoming one of our most popular screens in the app, we spent the past few weeks updating the Overlays, Basemap, and Locations selection drawer. You can now more easily switch between your favorite Weather, Snow, Land Details, Air Quality, and Wildfire map overlays with our new pre-defined chips for each section. Go to the “Maps” tab and tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right to get started. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.3.1 Feb 16 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Powder Quality Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast for the next 15 days. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new "Powder Quality" section under the "Snow Summary" tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts. Maps Redesign With our "Maps" tab quickly becoming one of our most popular screens in the app, we spent the past few weeks updating the Overlays, Basemap, and Locations selection drawer. You can now more easily switch between your favorite Weather, Snow, Land Details, Air Quality, and Wildfire map overlays with our new pre-defined chips for each section. Go to the "Maps" tab and tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right to get started. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.3.0 Feb 3 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Maps Redesign With our "Maps" tab quickly becoming one of our most popular screens in the app, we spent the past few weeks updating the Overlays, Basemap, and Locations selection drawer. You can now more easily switch between your favorite Weather, Snow, Land Details, Air Quality, and Wildfire map overlays with our new pre-defined chips for each section. Go to the "Maps" tab and tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right to get started. PEAKS Model Following 18 months of development, our new PEAKS model is now live and creating every snow and precipitation forecast in OpenSnow. What is PEAKS? PEAKS is an AI (machine learning) model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. This should provide you with higher confidence when searching for your favorite conditions. Included with Base and Premium accounts. Bug Fixes We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.2.0 Jan 7 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: PEAKS Model Following 18 months of development, our new PEAKS model is now live and creating every snow and precipitation forecast in OpenSnow. What is PEAKS? PEAKS is an AI (machine learning) model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. This should provide you with higher confidence when searching for your favorite conditions. Included with Base and Premium accounts. Al Overviews Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. The human forecasters at OpenSnow can’t cover all places at all times, so we created AI-written predictions using our internal forecast data to provide an in-depth summary of what skiers or riders will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down to the “Al Overview” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Included with Base and Premium accounts. Bug Fixes & Settings Redesign We’ve fixed a bunch of new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. We’ve also redesigned the Settings screen to help better manage your subscription, favorites, notifications, and preferences. Thank you so much for your continued support! Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 7.1.0 12/16/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Premium Features The following features are now exclusively available to Premium subscribers: 11-15 Day Forecasts, Forecast Range (multi-model comparison), Global Storm Forecast Map, Super-Res Radar + StormNet, and Severe Weather Alerts. Thank you so much for your continued support! PEAKS Model PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers. Al Overviews Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. The human forecasters at OpenSnow can’t cover all places at all times, so we created AI-written predictions using our internal forecast data to provide an in-depth summary of what skiers or riders will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down to the “Al Overview” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 7.0.1 12/07/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Premium Features The following features are now exclusively available to Premium subscribers: 11-15 Day Forecasts, Forecast Range (multi-model comparison), Global Storm Forecast, AI Overviews, Super-Res Radar + StormNet, and Severe Weather Alerts. Thank you so much for your continued support! AI Overviews Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. The human forecasters at OpenSnow can’t cover all places at all times, so we created AI-written predictions using our internal forecast data to provide an in-depth summary of what skiers or riders will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down to the “AI Overview” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. PEAKS Model PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 7.0.0 11/24/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: PEAKS Model PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers. 11-15 Day Forecasts View multi-model forecasts for the next 15 days for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that this will move to our new Premium subscription in mid-November. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.6 11/11/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: PEAKS Model PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers. 11-15 Day Forecasts View multi-model forecasts for the next 15 days for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that this will move to our new Premium subscription in mid-November. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.5 11/10/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: 11-15 Day Forecasts View multi-model 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that this will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Snowmaking (Wet Bulb Temp) Forecast View the snowmaking (wet bulb temp) forecast in OpenSnow using our forecast range charts for any ski resort location. Go to any ski resort screen, scroll down to the “Forecast Range” section, and select the “Snowmaking” chip to get started. Please note that this will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Severe Weather Alerts Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that this will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.4 10/20/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: iOS 26 & Liquid Glass OpenSnow now uses Apple's Liquid Glass design guidelines throughout the app, along with additional updates to optimize for iOS 26. Severe Weather Alerts (Preview) Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the iOS app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that Severe Weather Alerts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. 11-15 Day Forecasts (Preview) Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview) Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.3 10/08/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: iOS 26 & Liquid Glass OpenSnow now uses Apple's Liquid Glass design guidelines throughout the app, along with additional updates to optimize for iOS 26. Severe Weather Alerts (Preview) Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the iOS app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that Severe Weather Alerts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. 15-Day Forecasts (Preview) Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview) Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.2 10/01/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: iOS 26 & Liquid Glass OpenSnow now uses Apple's Liquid Glass design guidelines throughout the app, along with additional updates to optimize for iOS 26. Severe Weather Alerts (Preview) Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the iOS app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that Severe Weather Alerts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. 15-Day Forecasts (Preview) Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview) Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.1 09/29/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: 15-Day Forecasts (Preview) Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview) Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall. Black Base Map Ideal for radar viewing, our new "Black" base map only shows roads and political boundaries. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap "Base Maps" in the bottom overlay, and select "Black" to set as your default base map under any overlay. Public & Private Land Maps Navigate private property lines and research public land information for any area in the United States with our "Public Lands" and "Land Ownership" map overlays. Go to the "Maps" tab and select either land map to get started. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.0 09/11/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Mini Location Maps View contextualized weather maps on the “My Location” screen and any other location screen in OpenSnow based on the estimated current conditions at that location. These “mini maps” will populate with animated radar if we detect precipitation nearby, wildfire maps if we detect smoke in the forecast, and more. Multi-Model Forecasts We’ve added additional details to our “Forecast Range” charts. This includes a mini graph with the cloud cover and precipitation chance forecast for the next 10 days, along with additional insights around temperature, wind speed, snow ratio, and snow level. Go to any location screen and scroll down to view the “Forecast Range” charts. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.7.0 07/09/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes: Mini Location Maps View contextualized weather maps on the “My Location” screen and any other location screen in OpenSnow based on the estimated current conditions at that location. These “mini maps” will populate with animated radar if we detect precipitation nearby, wildfire maps if we detect smoke in the forecast, and more. Multi-Model Forecasts We’ve added additional details to our “Forecast Range” charts. This includes a mini graph with the cloud cover and precipitation chance forecast for the next 10 days, along with additional insights around temperature, wind speed, snow ratio, and snow level. Go to any location screen and scroll down to view the “Forecast Range” charts. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.6.3 06/24/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.6.2 06/12/2025
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of OpenSnow since it was posted on our website on 2016-09-28 23:44:05.
The latest version is 7.7.0 and it was updated on 2026-06-27 23:24:16. See below the changes in each version.
OpenSnow version 7.7.0
Updated At: 2026-06-09
Changes: Version History Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Forecast Anywhere Details
We now display a full preview card with the Weather, Snow, and Forecast Range details when any location is tapped on the Maps screen. Go to the “Maps” tab and tap anywhere (on land) to get started.
Custom Favorite Lists
Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.7.0 1d ago Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Custom Favorite Lists
Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started.
StormNet Lightning Overlay
Upgraded the Lightning Map overlay to the enhanced StormNet Lightning Overlay, delivering improved lightning detection and more reliable storm tracking.
Recent Satellite Maps
Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Forecast Precipitation Maps
Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app, including fixing a crash related to land ownership overlays in high-density metro areas. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.6.2 May 11 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Custom Favorite Lists
Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started.
Recent Satellite Maps
Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Forecast Precipitation Maps
Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.6.1 Apr 27 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Custom Favorite Lists
Create up to 10 custom favorite lists with up to 100 locations in each list. This is ideal for saving separate lists for your local mountains, upcoming trips, last-minute powder chases, favorite camping spots, and other locations that you just want to keep an eye on. Go to the Favorites screen and tap the list name in the upper left to get started.
Recent Satellite Maps
Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Forecast Precipitation Maps
Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.6.0 Apr 20 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Recent Satellite Maps
Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Forecast Precipitation Maps
Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15.
StormNet App
StormNet, our severe weather forecast model, is now available as a free standalone app. Go to the App Store and search for “StormNet” to get started. You can also always view StormNet in the OpenSnow app under the “Maps” tab.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.5.1 Apr 1 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Recent Satellite Maps
Get a near-real-time view of the land to help better understand current conditions. See if there is snow on a certain trail or mountain area, and how the landscape actually looks like within the last few days. The satellite data is available globally and is updated approximately every 3-5 days. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, tap the “Land Details” tab, and select any “Recent Satellite” overlay to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Forecast Precipitation Maps
Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any “Forecast Precipitation” overlay to get started. Base accounts can view the forecast for the next 10 days. Upgrade to Premium to view days 11-15.
StormNet App
StormNet, our severe weather forecast model, is now available as a free standalone app. Go to the App Store and search for “StormNet” to get started. You can also always view StormNet in the OpenSnow app under the “Maps” tab.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.5.0 Mar 24 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Radar + Precip Type
The radar maps in OpenSnow now include precipitation type to help you track rain, snow, and mixed precip ahead of and during storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Precipitation by Model
In addition to the Forecast Range graphs, view the snowfall and precipitation forecast for every model over the last three individual model runs in 12-hour and total storm timeframes. The more the models agree for each timeframe in the chart, the higher the confidence in the forecast, and vice versa. Go to any location screen and scroll down to the “Precipitation by Model” section to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
StormNet App
StormNet, our severe weather forecast model, is now available as a free standalone app. Go to the App Store and search for “StormNet” to get started. You can also always view StormNet in the OpenSnow app under the “Maps” tab.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.4.2 Mar 17 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Radar + Precip Type
The radar maps in OpenSnow now include precipitation type to help you track rain, snow, and mixed precip ahead of and during storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Conditions Summary
Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. We created written summaries with our PEAKS model to provide an easy-to-digest overview of what you will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down under the “Snow Summary” tab to view the “Conditions Summary” section. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Powder Quality
Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Precipitation by Model
In addition to the Forecast Range graphs, view the snowfall and precipitation forecast for every model over the last three individual model runs in 12-hour and total storm timeframes. The more the models agree for each timeframe in the chart, the higher the confidence in the forecast, and vice versa. Go to any location screen and scroll down to the “Precipitation by Model” section to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.4.1 Mar 4 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Conditions Summary
Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. We created written summaries with our PEAKS model to provide an easy-to-digest overview of what you will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down under the "Snow Summary" tab to view the "Conditions Summary" section. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Precipitation by Model
In addition to the multi-model Forecast Range graphs, you can now also view the snowfall and precipitation forecast for every model over the last three individual model runs in 12-hour and total storm timeframes. The more the models agree for each timeframe in the chart, the higher the confidence in the forecast, and vice versa. Go to any location screen and scroll down to the "Precipitation by Model" section to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Radar + Precip-Type
The Current and Forecast Radar overlays now include precipitation type to help you track rain and snow during and ahead of storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Powder Quality
Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.4.0 Feb 24 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Radar + Precip-Type
The Current and Forecast Radar overlays now include precipitation type to help you track rain and snow during and ahead of storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started.
Powder Quality
Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Maps Redesign
With our “Maps” tab quickly becoming one of our most popular screens in the app, we spent the past few weeks updating the Overlays, Basemap, and Locations selection drawer. You can now more easily switch between your favorite Weather, Snow, Land Details, Air Quality, and Wildfire map overlays with our new pre-defined chips for each section. Go to the “Maps” tab and tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right to get started.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.3.1 Feb 16 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Powder Quality
Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast for the next 15 days. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new "Powder Quality" section under the "Snow Summary" tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Maps Redesign
With our "Maps" tab quickly becoming one of our most popular screens in the app, we spent the past few weeks updating the Overlays, Basemap, and Locations selection drawer. You can now more easily switch between your favorite Weather, Snow, Land Details, Air Quality, and Wildfire map overlays with our new pre-defined chips for each section. Go to the "Maps" tab and tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right to get started.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.3.0 Feb 3 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Maps Redesign
With our "Maps" tab quickly becoming one of our most popular screens in the app, we spent the past few weeks updating the Overlays, Basemap, and Locations selection drawer. You can now more easily switch between your favorite Weather, Snow, Land Details, Air Quality, and Wildfire map overlays with our new pre-defined chips for each section. Go to the "Maps" tab and tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right to get started.
PEAKS Model
Following 18 months of development, our new PEAKS model is now live and creating every snow and precipitation forecast in OpenSnow. What is PEAKS? PEAKS is an AI (machine learning) model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. This should provide you with higher confidence when searching for your favorite conditions. Included with Base and Premium accounts.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton! 7.2.0 Jan 7 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
PEAKS Model
Following 18 months of development, our new PEAKS model is now live and creating every snow and precipitation forecast in OpenSnow. What is PEAKS? PEAKS is an AI (machine learning) model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. This should provide you with higher confidence when searching for your favorite conditions. Included with Base and Premium accounts.
Al Overviews
Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. The human forecasters at OpenSnow can’t cover all places at all times, so we created AI-written predictions using our internal forecast data to provide an in-depth summary of what skiers or riders will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down to the “Al Overview” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Included with Base and Premium accounts.
Bug Fixes & Settings Redesign
We’ve fixed a bunch of new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. We’ve also redesigned the Settings screen to help better manage your subscription, favorites, notifications, and preferences. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 7.1.0 12/16/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Premium Features
The following features are now exclusively available to Premium subscribers: 11-15 Day Forecasts, Forecast Range (multi-model comparison), Global Storm Forecast Map, Super-Res Radar + StormNet, and Severe Weather Alerts. Thank you so much for your continued support!
PEAKS Model
PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers.
Al Overviews
Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. The human forecasters at OpenSnow can’t cover all places at all times, so we created AI-written predictions using our internal forecast data to provide an in-depth summary of what skiers or riders will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down to the “Al Overview” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 7.0.1 12/07/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Premium Features
The following features are now exclusively available to Premium subscribers: 11-15 Day Forecasts, Forecast Range (multi-model comparison), Global Storm Forecast, AI Overviews, Super-Res Radar + StormNet, and Severe Weather Alerts. Thank you so much for your continued support!
AI Overviews
Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. The human forecasters at OpenSnow can’t cover all places at all times, so we created AI-written predictions using our internal forecast data to provide an in-depth summary of what skiers or riders will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down to the “AI Overview” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started.
PEAKS Model
PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 7.0.0 11/24/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
PEAKS Model
PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers.
11-15 Day Forecasts
View multi-model forecasts for the next 15 days for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that this will move to our new Premium subscription in mid-November.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.6 11/11/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
PEAKS Model
PEAKS is our new in-house forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain. PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts. Every precipitation, temperature, and wind forecast in OpenSnow will be powered by PEAKS for the 2025-2026 winter season. Available for Base and Premium subscribers.
11-15 Day Forecasts
View multi-model forecasts for the next 15 days for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that this will move to our new Premium subscription in mid-November.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.5 11/10/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
11-15 Day Forecasts
View multi-model 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that this will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Snowmaking (Wet Bulb Temp) Forecast
View the snowmaking (wet bulb temp) forecast in OpenSnow using our forecast range charts for any ski resort location. Go to any ski resort screen, scroll down to the “Forecast Range” section, and select the “Snowmaking” chip to get started. Please note that this will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Severe Weather Alerts
Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that this will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.4 10/20/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
iOS 26 & Liquid Glass
OpenSnow now uses Apple's Liquid Glass design guidelines throughout the app, along with additional updates to optimize for iOS 26.
Severe Weather Alerts (Preview)
Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the iOS app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that Severe Weather Alerts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
11-15 Day Forecasts (Preview)
Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview)
Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.3 10/08/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
iOS 26 & Liquid Glass
OpenSnow now uses Apple's Liquid Glass design guidelines throughout the app, along with additional updates to optimize for iOS 26.
Severe Weather Alerts (Preview)
Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the iOS app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that Severe Weather Alerts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
15-Day Forecasts (Preview)
Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview)
Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.2 10/01/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
iOS 26 & Liquid Glass
OpenSnow now uses Apple's Liquid Glass design guidelines throughout the app, along with additional updates to optimize for iOS 26.
Severe Weather Alerts (Preview)
Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the iOS app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that Severe Weather Alerts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
15-Day Forecasts (Preview)
Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview)
Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.1 09/29/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
15-Day Forecasts (Preview)
Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview)
Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Black Base Map
Ideal for radar viewing, our new "Black" base map only shows roads and political boundaries. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap "Base Maps" in the bottom overlay, and select "Black" to set as your default base map under any overlay.
Public & Private Land Maps
Navigate private property lines and research public land information for any area in the United States with our "Public Lands" and "Land Ownership" map overlays. Go to the "Maps" tab and select either land map to get started.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.8.0 09/11/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Mini Location Maps
View contextualized weather maps on the “My Location” screen and any other location screen in OpenSnow based on the estimated current conditions at that location. These “mini maps” will populate with animated radar if we detect precipitation nearby, wildfire maps if we detect smoke in the forecast, and more.
Multi-Model Forecasts
We’ve added additional details to our “Forecast Range” charts. This includes a mini graph with the cloud cover and precipitation chance forecast for the next 10 days, along with additional insights around temperature, wind speed, snow ratio, and snow level. Go to any location screen and scroll down to view the “Forecast Range” charts.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.7.0 07/09/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Mini Location Maps
View contextualized weather maps on the “My Location” screen and any other location screen in OpenSnow based on the estimated current conditions at that location. These “mini maps” will populate with animated radar if we detect precipitation nearby, wildfire maps if we detect smoke in the forecast, and more.
Multi-Model Forecasts
We’ve added additional details to our “Forecast Range” charts. This includes a mini graph with the cloud cover and precipitation chance forecast for the next 10 days, along with additional insights around temperature, wind speed, snow ratio, and snow level. Go to any location screen and scroll down to view the “Forecast Range” charts.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.6.3 06/24/2025 Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you! 6.6.2 06/12/2025
OpenSnow version 7.4.1
Updated At: 2026-03-04
Changes: Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Radar + Precip Type
The radar maps in OpenSnow now include precipitation type to help you track rain, snow, and mixed precip ahead of and during storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Conditions Summary
Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world. We created written summaries with our PEAKS model to provide an easy-to-digest overview of what you will likely experience on the mountain. Go to any ski resort screen and scroll down under the “Snow Summary” tab to view the “Conditions Summary” section. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Powder Quality
Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Precipitation by Model
In addition to the Forecast Range graphs, view the snowfall and precipitation forecast for every model over the last three individual model runs in 12-hour and total storm timeframes. The more the models agree for each timeframe in the chart, the higher the confidence in the forecast, and vice versa. Go to any location screen and scroll down to the “Precipitation by Model” section to get started. Exclusively available for Premium accounts.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton!
OpenSnow version 7.3.1
Updated At: 2026-02-16
Changes: Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Radar + Precip-Type
The Current and Forecast Radar overlays now include precipitation type to help you track rain and snow during and ahead of storms. Go to the “Maps” tab, tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right, and select any Radar overlay to get started.
Powder Quality
Optimize your schedule and plan trips around the best snow with our new Powder Quality forecast. Go to any ski resort screen and view the new “Powder Quality” section under the “Snow Summary” tab to get started. Available for Base and Premium accounts.
Maps Redesign
With our “Maps” tab quickly becoming one of our most popular screens in the app, we spent the past few weeks updating the Overlays, Basemap, and Locations selection drawer. You can now more easily switch between your favorite Weather, Snow, Land Details, Air Quality, and Wildfire map overlays with our new pre-defined chips for each section. Go to the “Maps” tab and tap the blue overlays button in the bottom-right to get started.
Bug Fixes
We continue to squash new and old bugs in the app. Please send an email to
[email protected] to alert us of anything that looks incorrect or broken, and we’ll get it fixed ASAP. Thank you so much for your continued support!
Also, if you enjoy the app, please leave a 5-star review in the App Store. It helps a ton!
OpenSnow version 6.8.1
Updated At: 2025-09-29
Changes: Sep 29, 2025
Version 6.8.1
Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
iOS 26 & Liquid Glass
OpenSnow now uses Apple's Liquid Glass design guidelines throughout the app, along with additional updates to optimize for iOS 26.
Severe Weather Alerts (Preview)
Receive alerts from OpenSnow when severe weather is likely or occurring at your current location. These alerts come directly from Super-Res Radar + StormNet, our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system. Open the iOS app, tap the “My Location” tab, and turn “Alerts On” to get started. Please note that Severe Weather Alerts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
15-Day Forecasts (Preview)
Get unlimited access to detailed 15-day forecasts for any location on Earth. Go to the Favorites screen and/or any individual location screen to view the OpenSnow forecast for the next 15 days. Please note that 15-day forecasts will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Super-Res Radar + StormNet (Preview)
Try our new AI-powered severe weather forecast system and super-res radar from 159 stations to help predict the risk of lightning, hail, tornadoes, and damaging winds for the continental United States. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Super-Res Radar + StormNet” overlay to get started. Please note that Super-Res Radar + StormNet will move to a new “Premium” subscription tier later this fall.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you!
OpenSnow version 6.7.0
Updated At: 2025-07-09
Changes: Jul 9, 2025
Version 6.7.0
Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Mini Location Maps
View contextualized weather maps on the “My Location” screen and any other location screen in OpenSnow based on the estimated current conditions at that location. These “mini maps” will populate with animated radar if we detect precipitation nearby, wildfire maps if we detect smoke in the forecast, and more.
Multi-Model Forecasts
We’ve added additional details to our “Forecast Range” charts. This includes a mini graph with the cloud cover and precipitation chance forecast for the next 10 days, along with additional insights around temperature, wind speed, snow ratio, and snow level. Go to any location screen and scroll down to view the “Forecast Range” charts.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you!
OpenSnow version 6.6.0
Updated At: 2025-05-21
Changes: May 21, 2025
Version 6.6.0
Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Multi-Model Forecast Details
We added additional details to our new “Forecast Range” charts. This includes a mini graph with the cloud cover and precipitation chance forecast for the next 10 days, along with additional insights around temperature (freezing line), wind speed (light, breezy, windy), snow ratio (dense, medium, fluffy), and snow level (base and summit elevations). Go to any location screen and scroll down under the “Weather” tab to view the new “Forecast Range” charts.
Active Fires Map
Our “Active Fires” map overlay now includes a link back to our friends at Watch Duty to view real-time information from trained firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Active Fires” map to get started.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you!
OpenSnow version 6.5.1
Updated At: 2025-04-17
Changes: Apr 17, 2025
Version 6.5.1
Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Compare Screen Location Filter
Filter your favorite locations by location type (ski resort, heli ski operation, cities, etc.), in addition to sorting by your order, closest, alphabetical, warmest, or coldest. Tap the filter icon in the upper left to get started.
Multi-Model Forecast Range Graphs
View individual forecasts from global and regional high-resolution weather models in OpenSnow. This includes the GFS, ECMWF, HRRR, ICON, and more. Go to any location screen and scroll down under the “Weather” tab to view the new “Forecast Range” section.
Bug Fixes
As always, we continue to squash new and old bugs. This release includes adjustments to the “Maps” tab and other performance improvements for All-Access and Free accounts.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you!
OpenSnow version 6.4.1
Updated At: 2025-03-24
Changes: Mar 24, 2025
Version 6.4.1
Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Multi-Model Forecast Range Graphs
You can now view individual forecasts from global and regional high-resolution weather models in OpenSnow. This includes the GFS, ECMWF, HRRR, ICON, and more. Go to any location screen and scroll down under the "Weather" or "Snow Summary" tabs to view the new "Forecast Range" section.
Forecast Global Radar
See the precipitation type forecast in 2D or 3D for any location, worldwide, for the next 15 days from the ECMWF (European) weather model. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Forecast Global Radar” overlay to get started.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you!
OpenSnow version 6.3.1
Updated At: 2025-02-11
Changes: Feb 11, 2025
Version 6.3.1
Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Forecast Global Radar
See the precipitation type forecast in 2D or 3D for any location, worldwide, for the next 15 days from the ECMWF (European) weather model. Go to the “Maps” tab and select the “Forecast Global Radar” overlay to get started.
Forecast Snowfall Maps
Visualize the snow forecast in 2D or 3D for the next 6, 12, and 24 hours, along with total snowfall for the next 10 days, for any location in the United States and Southern Canada. Go to the “Maps” tab and select any “Forecast Snowfall” overlay to get started.
Weather Stations Map
The selection chips under the “Weather Stations” map overlay are now grouped under “Temperature”, “Wind”, and “Snow”. This way you can easily tap and select any variable without having to scroll back and forth horizontally.
Manage Group Members
We’ve made it easier to add and/or edit members of the All-Access Group or Trip plan. Go to Settings and tap “Manage Group Members” to get started.
Bug Fixes
As always, we continue to squash new and old bugs. This release includes the ability to sort by “Closest” on all comparison screens, edit the names of your existing custom locations, and other performance improvements for All-Access and Free accounts.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you!
OpenSnow version 6.2.1
Updated At: 2025-01-27
Changes: Jan 27, 2025
Version 6.2.1
Thanks for using OpenSnow! This update includes:
Forecast Snowfall Maps
Visualize the snow forecast in 2D or 3D for the next 6, 12, and 24 hours, along with total snowfall for the next 10 days, for any location in the United States and southern Canada. Go to the “Maps” tab and select any “Forecast Snowfall” overlay to get started.
Also, if you enjoy the app, please rate it and write a review. Thank you!