Rainier is out!!
Ahhhh so happy there is finally an app for this!!!
$1.99
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Get real-time and three-day forecasts for seven major mountains, including cloud cover, visibility, and smoke. Understand why a mountain is visible or obscured, and plan your viewing with sunrise/sunset predictions.
✓Real-time mountain visibility status
✓Three-day hourly forecasts
✓Cloud cover and visibility details
✓Wildfire smoke detection
✓Sunrise and sunset predictions
✓Volcano status alerts
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What's New in Mountain Visibility Forecast
1.2.7
October 2, 2026
Pick a town for your readings, or use your location. Every mountain's reading in the picker. The headline says what is in the way: cloud, smoke, or haze. Nine more Rainier viewpoints, Packwood among them. The cloud sentence names the airport that reported it and when. Fixes for the location button and old readings.
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What mountains does Mountain Visibility Forecast cover?
Mountain Visibility Forecast covers seven major mountains: Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Baker, Denali, Mount Angeles, and the Olympics. The app automatically selects the nearest one or allows manual selection.
How accurate is Mountain Visibility Forecast?
The app uses aviation weather data and cloud models for its forecasts. While it aims for accuracy, it acknowledges that forecasts can sometimes be wrong, especially for challenging locations like Denali where instrument data may be limited.
Does Mountain Visibility Forecast have ads?
No, Mountain Visibility Forecast is ad-free. The description explicitly states there are no ads, and it is a one-time purchase with no subscriptions or in-app unlocks.
What is the price of Mountain Visibility Forecast?
Mountain Visibility Forecast is a paid app priced at $1.99. This is a one-time purchase with no ongoing subscription fees or additional in-app purchases.
How often is Mountain Visibility Forecast updated?
The app was last updated on October 2, 2026, with version 1.2.7. Specific update frequency is not detailed, but the app aims to provide real-time data and forecasts.
What devices support Mountain Visibility Forecast?
Mountain Visibility Forecast is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It has an age rating of 4+.
Does Mountain Visibility Forecast collect user data?
No, Mountain Visibility Forecast collects no personal data. Apple's privacy label indicates that data is not linked to the user, and there is no account creation required.
Can I see live mountain webcams with Mountain Visibility Forecast?
No, Mountain Visibility Forecast is a forecast tool, not a camera. It provides data-driven insights into visibility and cloud cover rather than live webcam feeds or photos.
