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By Sam Collentine, Meteorologist Updated 4 months ago October 28, 2025

2025-2026 Winter Release

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We are excited to announce the following features and innovations, created in-house by our small team at OpenSnow.

  • PEAKS Model
  • 11-15 Day Forecasts
  • Conditions Summary
  • Forecast Range
  • Global Storm Forecast Map
  • StormNet + Super-Res Radar

OpenSnow is not just for winter travel planning in the United States.

We have the essential features for every season, worldwide, all in one app.

"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


PEAKS Model

PEAKS is our in-house weather forecast system that is up to 50% more accurate in mountain terrain.

PEAKS learns from past storms and transforms normal weather models (used by other apps) into sharper, more location-specific forecasts.

Bottom Line: Get higher confidence from more accurate predictions in the mountains.

Tier: Base & Premium

Details: PEAKS Model


11-15 Day Forecasts

View detailed 11-15 day forecasts for any location on Earth in OpenSnow.

To extend our forecasts out to 11-15 days, we process data from additional models, including the European AI (AIFS Ensemble), American AI (GFS Graphcast), and American Ensemble (GEFS).

Bottom Line: Start planning farther in advance with 11-15 day forecasts.

Tier: Premium

Details: 15-Day Forecasts


Conditions Summary

Get a quick description of the weather and snow conditions at popular ski resorts around the world.

We created written summaries with our PEAKS model to provide an easy-to-digest overview of what you will likely experience on the mountain.

Bottom Line: Read frequently updated forecasts for popular ski resorts.

Tier: Base & Premium

Details: Conditions Summary


Multi-Model Forecast Range

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the forecast from every global and regional weather model in OpenSnow.

The Forecast Range graphs make it easier to see if the forecast models are in tight agreement or if there is a wide range of potential outcomes over the next 15 days. If all models show a similar forecast (lines that are very close to each other), there is higher confidence in the forecast, and vice versa.

Bottom Line: Get a transparent view of the data behind the forecast.

Tier: Premium

Details: Forecast Range


Global Storm Forecast Map

See the precipitation type forecast in 2D or 3D for any location, worldwide, for the next 15 days.

We take raw weather data from the ECMWF (European) model and optimize it for fast loading and global viewing (over land and water).

Bottom Line: See the storm outlook from the most accurate global forecast model.

Tier: Premium

Details: Global Storm Forecast Map


StormNet + Super-Res Radar

Super-Res Radar is the highest-resolution radar data available for the continental United States, available at 159 radar stations which update every 3-4 minutes.

Add our "StormNet" overlay to see the real-time risk for lightning, hail, wind, and tornadoes, with predictions updated every 2 minutes.

Bottom Line: Track severe weather and view storms in high definition. 

Tier: Free, Base, & Premium

Details: Super-Res Radar


Questions? Send an email to [email protected] and we'll respond within 24 hours. You can also visit our Support Center to view frequently asked questions and feature guides.

Sam Collentine

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About The Author

Sam Collentine

Meteorologist

Sam Collentine is the Chief Operating Officer of OpenSnow and lives in Basalt, Colorado. Before joining OpenSnow, Sam studied Atmospheric Science at the University of Colorado, spent time at Channel 7 News in Denver, and the National Weather Service in Boulder.

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