# Global Avy > Global Avy (iPhone/iPad app by Timothy Zander.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-avy/id6759811107 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Timothy Zander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880812588) - Category: Weather, Health & Fitness - Price: Free - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.2 · 145 MB - Released: 2026-03-03 - Data updated: 2026-06-04 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-avy/id6759811107/reviews.md ## What is Global Avy? Stay safe in the backcountry with timely avalanche forecasts from multiple countries in one app. Global Avy aggregates forecasts from U.S. avalanche centers, Avalanche Canada, and Varsom (Norway) — with push notifications that tell you the moment a new forecast drops. KEY FEATURES Multi-Location Support • Save unlimited forecast locations across providers • Custom location names for easy identification • Interactive map picker for precise location selection • Hierarchical region browser for quick preset selection • Automatic zone detection using provider forecast boundaries Push Notifications • Alerts within ~15 minutes of a new forecast publishing • Per-location notifications for the areas you care about • Pre-fetches the full forecast so it's ready offline • Customizable notification preferences per location Comprehensive Forecast Data • Current avalanche danger ratings (Above Treeline, Near Treeline, Below Treeline) • Multi-day danger outlooks with elevation band breakdowns • Detailed avalanche problem discussions and summaries • Bottom line recommendations from forecasters • Forecast valid dates and expiry times • Media attachments (photos, diagrams) Integrated Weather • National Weather Service forecasts for US locations • Temperature, wind, precipitation forecasts • Zone-specific weather discussions • Combined view of avalanche and weather conditions Built for Offline Use • Aggressive caching for backcountry areas with no cell service • View cached forecasts at the trailhead or on the skin track • Automatic refresh when connection is available • Stale data is better than no data for safety-critical decisions Special Product Alerts • Avalanche Advisories, Watches, and Warnings (SPAWs) • Dedicated alert banners for exceptional avalanche conditions • Works even when the full forecast fetch fails (degraded-mode fallback) PROVIDERS • U.S. avalanche centers via the avalanche.org Forecast Center aggregator • Avalanche Canada • Varsom (Norway) • More coming — request a provider at github.com/TimZander/GlobalAvy/issues PRIVACY • No account required • No ads • Anonymous usage analytics are opt-out • Coarse-grid location used for push delivery; never linked to your identity • Crash reports are opt-out ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.10.0 — 2026-05-22 We're now Global Avy — same app, new name and icon reflecting our worldwide avalanche forecast coverage. • New icon based on the international avalanche danger-scale diamond • Hierarchical location browser — browse by region • Rogers Pass split into North and South forecast zones • Improved push notification reliability • SPAW degraded-mode fallback for offline scenarios • NSE diagnostic logging for iOS push troubleshooting ### 1.5.0 — 2026-04-21 What's New in 1.3.1 Everything since 1.0.13, consolidated. FORECASTS - Avalanche Canada support — 20+ Canadian forecast zones with confidence ratings, terrain advice, and avalanche problem details alongside the existing CAIC coverage. - "Spring Conditions" shown as a first-class danger level for Canadian forecasts. - Special Public Avalanche Warnings (SPAWs) from Avalanche Canada delivered alongside regular forecasts. - Regional discussions and special products (watches, warnings, advisories) for CAIC forecasts. - National Weather Service forecast shown alongside avalanche danger for each location. - Forecast agency attribution in the detail view. LOCATIONS - Canadian location presets — Marmot Basin, Bugaboo Spire, Rogers Pass, Glacier Circle Cabin, Kingsbury Hut, and more — grouped by region. - Add locations anywhere within provider coverage. No longer Colorado-only. - Place-name suggestions powered by OpenStreetMap when adding custom locations. - Filter the location list by danger level. - Multiple saved locations with independent notification settings. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS - Real-time alerts when a new forecast is published for any of your locations. - Notification content includes the danger level and summary so you see key info before opening the app. - Tap a notification to deep-link directly to the relevant forecast. - Notification permission prompt only appears after you explicitly opt in from settings — no first-launch pop-up. OFFLINE & RELIABILITY - Last-seen forecasts remain available without a signal. Cache retention is tuned for backcountry use — stale data is better than no data at a trailhead. - Smarter change detection avoids duplicate notifications for unchanged content. UI FIXES - Add Location page header renders correctly, and danger-level filter buttons have better contrast. - Back button behaves correctly on the Edit Location and Disclaimer pages. - Notification banner: multi-line text wraps, embedded links are tappable, dark-mode colors fixed. - Debug page loads quickly (log rendering deferred until needed). PRIVACY - Opt-out toggles for usage analytics and crash reporting in Settings. - Privacy policy updated to cover push notifications, analytics, and data providers. KNOWN LIMITATION - The "Spring Conditions" icon is intentionally omitted in this build pending licensing clarification; you'll see a default icon next to the label. Functionality is unaffected. ### 1.0.13 — 2026-03-07 minor bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.0 — 2026-03-03 No release notes. ## Related topics [colorado avalanche alerts](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/colorado-avalanche-alerts) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-04.*