OpenSnow vs Alpinecast

OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate snow forecast, snow report, and severe weather maps. "Weather forecasting for the mountains takes extra focus, analysis, and precision, which is exactly what OpenSnow provides. The app is incredible, even for super weather nerds like myself." – Cody Townsend, Pro Skier 15-Day Snow Forecasts Finding the location that has the best conditions can feel overwhelming. With OpenSnow, deciding where to go is easy. View the latest 15-day snow forecast, snow report, conditions history, and mountain webcams for your favorite locations in just a few seconds. Local Daily Snow Experts Instead of spending hours sifting through weather data, get the inside scoop in just a few minutes. Our local experts write a new Daily Snow forecast each day in the winter for regions around the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Have one of our expert local forecasters guide you to the best conditions. 3D Weather + Snow Maps We make it easy to track incoming storms with super-res radar and global precipitation, radar, and snow forecast maps. You can also view 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, slope angle, active fires, air quality, wildfire smoke, public and private land ownership, and more. Download high-resolution satellite maps to view offline. PEAKS + StormNet PEAKS is our mountain weather forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in complex terrain. StormNet is our severe weather forecast model that produces real-time, high-resolution forecasts for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Combined, PEAKS + StormNet provide a first-of-its-kind, fully operational multi-component weather forecast system. Daily Features • 15-Day Hourly Forecasts • Current + Forecast Radar • Precipitation Forecast Maps • Air Quality Forecasts • Wildfire Smoke Forecast Maps • 50,000+ Weather Stations • 3D + Offline Maps • Land Boundary + Private Ownership Maps • Recent Satellite Maps Snow + Ski Features • 15-Day Snow Forecast • Powder Quality Forecast • Snow Depth Map • Season Snowfall Map • Snow Forecast Alerts • Snow Forecast Maps • Offline Ski Resort Trail Maps • Snow Forecast + Report Widgets • Historical Snow Reports Severe Weather Features (US only) • Super-Res Radar • Lightning Risk • Tornado Risk • Hail Risk • Damaging Winds Risk • Severe Weather Alerts Free Features • My Location 15-Day Forecast • Snow Forecast 15-Day Summary • Historical Weather + Snow Reports • Snow Report Alerts • Avalanche Forecasts • Mountain Webcams • Active Fires Map • Air Quality Map • Slope Angle + Slope Aspect — Free Trial — New accounts automatically receive the full OpenSnow Premium experience, with no credit card or payment information required. If you choose not to purchase OpenSnow after the free trial is over, you will be automatically downgraded to a free account and not charged. — In-App Purchase — OpenSnow Base is an auto-renewable subscription, which will renew yearly at $49.99 USD. Payment will be charged to the user's Apple account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. If the auto-renewal fails due to a payment issue, you will still be able to access the paid content for 16 days while Apple attempts to collect payment. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Full terms and conditions can be found here: https://support.opensnow.com/legal/terms | https://support.opensnow.com/legal/privacy Sales through Apple will be governed by Apple’s refund policy. We value all of our customers and encourage you to provide feedback on your experience. Please get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@opensnow.com

Alpinecast gives you everything you need to plan your next day in the mountains. Built by a backcountry skier in Golden, BC, it delivers hyper-accurate snow forecasts, live webcams, and real-time weather station data — all in one beautiful app. SNOW FORECASTS See 24h, 48h, and 72h snowfall accumulations at a glance. Check the 10-day daily forecast with temperature ranges, and review the last 10 days of snowfall history to track the season's progression. IN-DEPTH HOURLY DETAIL Tap into hour-by-hour breakdowns including apparent temperature, humidity, cloud cover at low, mid, and high levels, UV index, visibility, surface pressure, CAPE, solar radiation, freezing level, and snow depth. COMPARE 8 WEATHER MODELS Not all models agree. Compare forecasts side by side from GEM Seamless, HRDPS 2.5km, HRDPS West 1km, RDPS 10km, GDPS 15km, ICON, GFS, and ECMWF. The app automatically selects the best model for each location based on geography. 154 AVALANCHE CANADA WEATHER STATIONS Access real-time snow readings and 24-hour totals from stations operated by Parks Canada, BC Ministry of Transportation, Avalanche Canada, Kananaskis Country, Avalanche Québec, and Yukon Avalanche. Perfect for tracking fresh powder before you head out. LIVE MOUNTAIN WEBCAMS Browse nearby webcams with image and video streams, including YouTube live feeds. Zoom, swipe, and share your favorite mountain views. INTERACTIVE 3D TERRAIN MAP Explore mountains on a stunning 3D map with realistic elevation. Tap anywhere on the map to get a forecast for that exact spot. Toggle between satellite and standard views with cinematic camera animations. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Search for any mountain, resort, or location worldwide. Save unlimited favorites and sort them by snowfall, elevation, or distance from you. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Stay informed without opening the app. Four widgets keep your favorite forecasts, webcams, and weather station data right on your home screen. SHARE FORECASTS Generate beautiful shareable forecast charts and send them to your crew. Deep link support means tapping a shared link opens directly to the right location in the app. Whether you're planning a resort day, a backcountry tour, or a summer summit, Alpinecast is your go-to mountain weather companion.