Reviews of OpenSnow

By: Cloudnine Weather, Inc. App

List of user reviews and ratings for OpenSnow

Total ratings

4.29 (Rating count: 2,165)

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Review summary

OpenSnow is praised for its accurate, detailed snow forecasts and a user-friendly, customizable interface useful for both winter and summer outdoor activities. Users appreciate customer support and regular enhancements. However, the transition to a $30 yearly subscription has disappointed many, with complaints about reduced free content, high cost, and interface changes that hinder quick information access. Some also note inconsistencies in snow data and wish for extra features like widgets and base depth display. Overall, it's valued by outdoor enthusiasts but the pricing and UI changes divide opinions.

Pros

Highly accurate and detailed snow and weather forecasts tailored to ski resorts and outdoor activities.
User-friendly interface with customizable features like favoriting ski areas and multiple map overlays.
Useful year-round functionality including winter snow reports and summer weather aspects like smoke and air quality.
Effective customer support and continuous app improvements with added features over time.
Subscription offers an ad-free experience and supports a dedicated team of passionate meteorologists.

Cons

The shift to a subscription model with a $30 annual fee is unpopular, seen as expensive and restrictive by some users.
Some users experience dissatisfaction with amount of free content post-subscription introduction, feeling less is available now.
Criticism of app layout changes requiring excessive scrolling and reduced at-a-glance info compared to previous UI versions.
Concerns over inconsistent data presentation and occasional exaggeration in snow reporting by ski resorts reflected in the app.
Desire for additional features such as home screen widgets and display of base depth without switching tabs.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 4.60

All time rating average: 4.29

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25% (36)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-11	Mi*****	requires service for weather not proving useful offline mapping is already commonplace.
requires service for weather not proving useful offline mapping is already commonplace.
2026-07-02	Ja*****	Easy to use and has large geographical coverage.
Easy to use and has large geographical coverage.
2026-06-11	Jo*****	real people with real knowledge
real people with real knowledge
2026-06-08	Bi*****	I’d rate OpenSnow with a 5.0. It is by now my “go-to” weather app. I started with just using it for forecasting snow, but now I am using it for purposes far beyond skiing - a must-have for outdoor activities. If I were in my younger days, I'd be stoked to study and get a PhD in Meteorology because of this app. May I suggest an additional map layer with Bortle Scale?
I’d rate OpenSnow with a 5.0. It is by now my “go-to” weather app. I started with just using it for forecasting snow, but now I am using it for purposes far beyond skiing - a must-have for outdoor activities. If I were in my younger days, I'd be stoked to study and get a PhD in Meteorology because of this app. May I suggest an additional map layer with Bortle Scale?
2026-05-18	Be*****	Absolutely the best way to track storms for the winter. The forecasts and reports are unmatched. If you live in a mountain town or plan ski trips every weekend I can't recommend this enough
Absolutely the best way to track storms for the winter. The forecasts and reports are unmatched. If you live in a mountain town or plan ski trips every weekend I can't recommend this enough
2026-05-17	Ma*****	This is the most comprehensive and accurate snow forecast apps I've found.
This is the most comprehensive and accurate snow forecast apps I've found.
2026-05-15	Mi*****	love the accurate information.
love the accurate information.
2026-05-14	Gr*****	Loved it. Worked great for local areas and areas all around the globe.
Loved it. Worked great for local areas and areas all around the globe.
2026-05-14	La*****	As a ski instructor, I can't use weather or road conditions as an excuse to not show up. Open Snow gives me the tools I need to prepare for my drive to the resort and to spend the day out in the weather.
As a ski instructor, I can't use weather or road conditions as an excuse to not show up. Open Snow gives me the tools I need to prepare for my drive to the resort and to spend the day out in the weather.
2026-05-13	T *****	Truthful and accurate!
Truthful and accurate!