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By Sam Collentine, Meteorologist Posted 1 year ago October 11, 2022

OpenSnow vs. Other Weather Apps

Most weather apps only provide forecasts for nearby towns.

With OpenSnow, you receive forecasts for the actual mountain location and elevation. This means that our snow, wind, and temperature forecasts are more accurate and realistic when planning your next ski trip or mountain adventure.

Other Weather Apps

  • Current Weather
  • Hourly Forecast
  • Daily Forecast

OpenSnow App

  • Current Weather
  • 5-Day Hourly Forecast
  • 10-Day Snow Forecast
  • Forecast Anywhere on Earth
  • Expert Local Forecasters
  • High-Resolution Weather Maps
  • Compare Favorite Locations
  • Backcountry Snow Reports
  • Forecast & Report Alerts
  • Snowpack Graphs
  • Offline Trail & Satellite Maps

"Any weather app can give a mediocre forecast for a mountain town, but only OpenSnow provides a good idea of actual mountain weather and ski conditions." – Real App Review

Learn More → OpenSnow.com/allaccess


What is OpenSnow?

OpenSnow is a weather forecasting and ski conditions information service that provides everything that you need for your next powder day, destination ski vacation, or backyard adventure. Get the forecast for any location on Earth, compare forecasts on a single screen, view the latest 10-day snow forecast and 24-hour snow report for your favorite ski resorts, and track storms with high-resolution weather maps.

How much does All-Access cost?

Our goal is to make the subscription pricing simple, fair, and inclusive of all features. The All-Access Single subscription is available for $29.99 per year and provides unlimited access for 1 person. The All-Access Group subscription is available for $39.99 per year and provides unlimited access for 4 people.

Will All-Access automatically renew?

All subscriptions are set to automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the 365-day subscription term. You can easily cancel your subscription via the OpenSnow app or website with one click.

How do you make your forecasts?

We update the automated forecasts on OpenSnow every hour with a proprietary blend of global and high-resolution model data. Blending multiple global and high-resolution models increases accuracy and confidence in the forecast, among many other benefits. The data can be viewed as hourly forecasts for the next 5 days and daily forecasts for the next 10 days for any location, worldwide.

Learn More → OpenSnow.com/allaccess

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About The Author

Sam Collentine

Meteorologist

Sam Collentine is the Chief Operating Officer of OpenSnow and lives in Basalt, Colorado. Before joining OpenSnow, he studied Atmospheric Science at the University of Colorado, spent time at Channel 7 News in Denver, and at the National Weather Service in Boulder.

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