Reviews of OpenSnow

By: Cloudnine Weather, Inc. App

List of user reviews and ratings for OpenSnow

Total ratings

4.25 (Rating count: 2,172)

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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: 3.50

All time rating average: 4.25

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24% (37)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-09-13	Ja*****	50$ hard pass. after like 7 years I will not be renewing.
50$ hard pass. after like 7 years I will not be renewing.
2026-09-11	St*****	One of the best app UIs I've used, and combined with the excellent and accurate weather information it's a must have for snow sport enthusiasts.
One of the best app UIs I've used, and combined with the excellent and accurate weather information it's a must have for snow sport enthusiasts.
2026-09-04	Ar*****	it looks very good so far real nice but learning to use it as of today 😀 😄
it looks very good so far real nice but learning to use it as of today 😀 😄
2026-08-16	Ma*****	trying to view all my locations on the app, it limited me no option given, or at least not now as where to find button to show more , only a button to rate
trying to view all my locations on the app, it limited me no option given, or at least not now as where to find button to show more , only a button to rate
2026-07-28	Ol*****	Feels more like a hype machine for the ski resorts rather than a reliable weather service. I know weather forecasts change, but whatever sources you're using shouldn't be causing the predictions to change from 50cm to 0 cm back and forth day by day. Just seems unreliable and made up compared to what actually happens.
Feels more like a hype machine for the ski resorts rather than a reliable weather service. I know weather forecasts change, but whatever sources you're using shouldn't be causing the predictions to change from 50cm to 0 cm back and forth day by day. Just seems unreliable and made up compared to what actually happens.
2026-07-26	Ja*****	I love the app, but I wish it had severe alerts and dew point on the map for Android
I love the app, but I wish it had severe alerts and dew point on the map for Android
2026-07-20	Ga*****	Expensive now. It used to be a solid app but they raised the subscription significantly. Not worth it
Expensive now. It used to be a solid app but they raised the subscription significantly. Not worth it
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