Provides winter backcountry users with improved decision-making information. Features an interactive map with geo-tagged data, including daily regional avalanche forecasts.
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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Avalanche Forecasts by Sierra Avalanche Center
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😐(403 ratings)
Free
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.
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
- 🌍 Covers multiple regions across North America
- 📊 Color-coded forecast ratings for at-a-glance understanding
- 🔗 Direct links to official avalanche center reports
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)
- 📱 Poor support for newer phone screen sizes and iPad Pro
- 🗺️ Removed features from previous versions (weather stations, report pins)
- 🎯 Difficult navigation to specific regions after updates
- ⚠️ Dangerous for novices due to display bugs showing incorrect ratings
- 🔧 Outdated app not supporting newer iOS versions
Avy: Avalanche & Weather Info by Friends of the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center
Nationwide Avalanche ForecastsWorth Considering
☀️ Weather
5.0(44 ratings)
Free
Access nationwide avalanche and weather forecasts, including station data and observations. Plan trips with streamlined information, utilize offline caching for remote areas, and easily submit community observations. Optimized for mountain conditions.
