Comparison

Avalanche Forecasts vs Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Avalanche Forecasts

Access real-time avalanche danger levels across North America with this app. View color-coded danger levels on a map for your chosen timeframe and explore detailed forecasts from over 20 forecasting centers. Stay informed about conditions wherever your adventures take you.

Highlights
  • Real-time avalanche danger levels
  • Map view with color-coded danger levels
  • Selectable timeframes (Today, Tomorrow, 2 Days Out)
  • Detailed forecasts from over 20 centers
  • Support for NWAC, CAIC, UAC, and more
Features
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Get real-time updates on avalanche danger levels with Avalanche Forecasts. Our app makes it easy to see current danger levels at-a-glance for every forecast center in North America. Simply select your desired timeframe (Today/Tomorrow/2 Days Out) and view color-coded danger levels on the map. Click on any region to view the detailed avalanche forecast from the source forecasting center. With support for forecasts from over 20 centers, including NWAC (Northwest US), CAIC (Colorado), UAC (Utah), SAC (Central Sierras), ESAC (Eastern Sierras), MSAC (Mount Shasta), BAC (Bridgeport, CA), BTAC (Jackson Hole), GNFAC (Bozeman), WCMAC (Missoula), FAC (Kalispell/Whitefish), SNFAC (Sun Valley), IPAC (Idaho Panhandle), PAC (McCall), MWAC (Mount Washington), KPAC (Flagstaff), TAC (Taos), WAC (NE Oregon), CNFAIC (Chugach), JAC (Juneau), AAC (Anchorage), HAIC (Haines), VAC (Valdez), Cordova, HPAC (Hatcher Pass), Avalanche Canada, Parks Canada, WhistlerBlackcomb, VIAC (Vancouver Island), and Avalanche Quebec (Chic Chocs) forecasting centers, you can stay informed no matter where you are. For feature suggestions, bug reports, or other feedback, please contact us at project-development@sierraavalanchecenter.org.

About

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

Quickly view and compare current and past snowfall data for all major Tahoe resorts on a single map. Understand storm impacts across the region and review detailed snow history for each location. Access base depth and last snowfall dates at a glance.

Highlights
  • View 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals
  • Compare past snowfall by swiping through dates
  • See base depth statistics
  • Check last snowfall date for each resort
  • Zoom in on specific areas like Donner Pass
  • Access resort-specific snow history
Features
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**** Find your snow! ** Download for free today! **** Tahoe Snow Map allows you to quickly view and compare the latest (and past) snow report information for all of the major Tahoe resorts in a single glance by displaying the information on a map of the Tahoe area. Tahoe Snow Map allows you to: - View the currently reported 24-hour snowfall totals, 3-day totals, or 7-day totals across all resorts. - See the same statistics for past dates by swiping left or right on the map, allowing you to see how much snow each resort received yesterday, two days ago, etc. - Understand how storms in the Sierra Nevada can impact different parts of the Lake Tahoe region, helping you decide whether to head to North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, or Donner Pass. - Review a detailed snow history for each resort by clicking on the resort to view the resort-specific page within the app. This allows you to see many days of snowfall history. - View base depth statistics across all resorts. - See the last date each resort received snow by clicking on the "Last Snowfall" button. - Zoom in on the Donner Pass area (upper left corner of map) to reveal additional ski resorts. *** Find Your Snow! *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tahoe Snow Map Pro All Access (Optional In-App Purchase) ************************************************************ Tahoe Snow Map is free to use, but if you would like you can subscribe to Tahoe Snow Map Pro All access, which removes advertisements and provides snowfall forecasts for each resort. Automatically renews once per year, cancel anytime. Additional Details: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: http://snowmapapp.com/privacy/ios/ Terms of Service: http://snowmapapp.com/terms/ios/

Screenshots

Avalanche Forecasts4 screens
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Avalanche Forecasts at none against Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams's 2. Avalanche Forecasts also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (90% vs 76%). On price, rating, ratings volume and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Avalanche Forecasts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Avalanche Forecasts against 4.8 for Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 403 and 135 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Avalanche Forecasts's written reviews are positive against 90% of Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avalanche Forecasts ships an update every 8 months, Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Avalanche Forecasts versus Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvalanche ForecastsTahoe Snow Map & Webcams
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (403 ratings)4.8 (135 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings403 — better135
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSierra Avalanche CenterWilliam Magrath

Customer experience

Avalanche Forecasts

All ratings403 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.5%
Negative14.9%

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

All ratings135 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%

User reviews

Avalanche Forecasts

From 403 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy-to-use interface and navigation
  • 🗺️ Consolidated map view of multiple avalanche regions
  • ⚡ Quick access to critical avalanche forecasts
  • 🆓 Free app with valuable safety information
  • 📱 Simple and intuitive design for on-the-go access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Color coding not displaying correctly (especially Washington state)
  • 🐛 Offline cache feature not working for certain regions
  • 🐛 Regional data not populating even when connected to internet
  • 🔄 App not updating forecasts from certain centers (NWAC)

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

From 135 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for snow totals
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Love the map layout
  • 👍 Good for tracking snowfall
  • 👍 Useful for deciding where to ski

Room to improve

  • 😞 Not regularly maintained
  • 😞 Waste of money
  • 😞 Ads are intrusive and loud
  • 😞 App not working/non-functional

Bugs and requests

Avalanche Forecasts

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes at startup
  • Color coding displays as gray for entire regions
  • Offline cache not functioning for NWAC zones
  • Mt Hood zone not populating data
  • Clicking on regions shows all state forecasts instead of specific region
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  • 404 errors when clicking on certain zones
  • Event map photos not displaying or appearing extremely small
  • Requires phone to be turned sideways to view properly
  • Clicking zone options produces no response
  • Detailed info screens cannot be scrolled
  • App formatting suddenly messes up and jumps around
  • App hangs and becomes unresponsive

Requested features

10 requests
  • iPad Pro screen size optimization
  • Trip planning tools
  • Slope evaluation features
  • Checklists for backcountry planning
  • Inclinometer tool
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  • Restore weather stations and report pins from old version
  • Smaller scale region selection
  • Support for additional avalanche centers (e.g., CBAC for Crested Butte)
  • Event map photo viewing improvements
  • Landscape mode support

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Full screen ad with sound that doesn't stop
  • App doesn't work after multiple attempts to download/restart

Requested features

3 requests
  • Include Mammoth data
  • Better resort reporting
  • Better camera maintenance

In-app purchases

None

Avalanche Forecasts

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

Subscriptions2
  • Tahoe Snow Map Pro$2.991 Year
  • Tahoe Snow Map Pro All Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Avalanche Forecasts free?
Avalanche Forecasts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams free?
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Avalanche Forecasts or Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams?
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams is rated higher. Avalanche Forecasts averages 4.7 out of 5 from 403 ratings, while Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams averages 4.8 from 135 ratings.
Do Avalanche Forecasts or Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams have ads?
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams shows ads; Avalanche Forecasts does not.
Which is updated more often, Avalanche Forecasts or Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams?
Avalanche Forecasts ships an update every 8 months, and Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams every 2 months. Most recently, Avalanche Forecasts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams on November 11, 2026.

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