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By Sam Collentine, Meteorologist Posted 19 hours ago April 9, 2026

NEW: Forecast Precipitation Maps

Visualize the precipitation forecast in 2D or 3D for 6-hour, 12-hour, 24-hour, and 48-hour accumulation ranges, along with total precipitation.

This layer covers the United States, Canada, Europe, and Japan.

"Base" subscribers see the forecast 10 days into the future.

"Premium" subscribers see the forecast 15 days into the future.

Getting Started

  1. Tap the "Maps" tab.
  2. Tap the overlay button.
  3. Tap "Precip".
  4. Tap "Forecast Precipitation".
  5. Play or scrub the bottom slider.

What are the main use cases for the forecast precipitation maps?

Get an easy-to-use visualization of the precip forecast for your favorite locations and check the timing of upcoming storms.

How do you make the forecast precipitation maps?

We make the forecast precipitation maps with our internal blend of forecast data from multiple global and high-resolution weather models. Tap here to learn more about how we create the hourly and daily forecasts on OpenSnow.

How often are the forecast precipitation maps updated?

The forecast precipitation maps are updated every 6-12 hours with the latest available forecast data.

What resolution are the forecast precipitation maps?

The forecast precipitation maps are currently available in 2.5 km (~1.5 mile) resolution.

View → Forecast Precipitation Maps


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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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