# SnoTel Mapper - Snow Data

> Track snow conditions from 900+ SNOTEL stations. Forecasts & Weather data.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jasonflaherty.snoteldata](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jasonflaherty.snoteldata)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.jasonflaherty.snoteldata`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Jason Flaherty
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 11,874
- **Rating:** 4.11 / 5 (103 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-28
- **First published:** 2013-09-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jasonflaherty.snoteldata)
- **Website:** [https://psithurismlabs.com](https://psithurismlabs.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://jasonflaherty.com/blog/snotel-mapper-privacy-policy/](http://jasonflaherty.com/blog/snotel-mapper-privacy-policy/)

## Description

SnoTel Mapper puts real-time snow data from 900+ SNOTEL weather stations in your pocket. Track snow conditions, avalanche forecasts, and weather data for safer backcountry adventures. Free features include interactive maps of all SNOTEL stations across the United States, current and historical snow depth data with 20-year averages, temperature and precipitation tracking, avalanche forecast overlays with current danger ratings, unlimited favorites with offline caching, and beautiful charts and graphs. The app works with light and dark themes and supports offline access for backcountry use.

Pro features unlock hourly data updates, 3-day NOAA point forecasts, snowfall prediction gauges, multi-model weather predictions, nearby webcam feeds, and the ability to pin a primary station for quick access. SnoTel Mapper emphasizes fast load times, zero personal data collection, and official data sources from NRCS, NOAA, and avalanche centers. Perfect for backcountry skiers, snowboarders, winter hikers, guides, and weather enthusiasts who need reliable snowpack information for planning and safety.

## Rankings

- #530,239 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.jasonflaherty.snoteldata.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate SnoTel Mapper for its user-friendly interface, ad-free experience, and developer responsiveness. However, many highlight frequent data update failures and accuracy inconsistencies. Recent app updates have caused usability problems like black screens, tiny unreadable text, and scrolling difficulties. Users wish for more frequent (hourly) data updates, better data reliability, and additional features like snow cameras and direct site links. Despite these issues, the app remains valuable by simplifying access to SNOTEL information compared to official sources.

### Pros

- User interface is nice and more user-friendly than the official NRCS website.
- Ability to save favorite stations is useful.
- Developer support is responsive and willing to fix issues quickly.
- App is ad-free and consolidates SNOTEL data in one place, saving users from visiting multiple websites.
- Displays snow data and graphs, helping users track SNOTEL stations conveniently.

### Cons

- App often fails to update data regularly, with some users reporting days without updates.
- Recent updates have introduced issues such as black screens, unreadable small text, and inability to scroll within data views.
- Data accuracy and consistency concerns, with some readings not matching official SNOTEL website data.
- Lack of features like hourly updates, zooming on graphs, snow cams, and direct links to individual SNOTEL sites.
- Some UI layout issues affect usability, such as favorite button placement overlapping with system status bar.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.jasonflaherty.snoteldata)