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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
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OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report

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User verdict / 100 Medium confidence Divided

OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report is a mixed bag, with many users praising its features but a significant number reporting serious accuracy and stability issues.

4.8★ lifetime (15,631) Free + in-app purchases since 2009 by Mountain News LLC updated 7.5 mo ago recent negative 50% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Inaccuracy Stability Issues User Experience
5★173
4★114
3★80
2★90
1★281
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Recent reviews of OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report reveal a troubling trend of inaccuracies in snow reporting and app stability, despite its long-standing reputation and high lifetime rating. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the ability to track multiple resorts, but many express frustration over outdated information and frequent crashes.

What users like

  • User-friendly interface with quick access to favorite resortsR5R17R36
  • Helpful for tracking snow conditions and updatesR13R22R63

What users complain about

  • Frequent inaccuracies in snow reports and forecastsR2R7R19R70
  • Stability issues and app crashes reported by many usersR3R16R281R332
  • Overwhelming ads and notifications detract from user experienceR15R37R307

Latest update · v10.4.18

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Bug Fix: Resolved an issue with auto-redirect to the browser for a smoother experience. Enhanced Resort Screens: Enjoy new features designed to make trip planning easier and more engaging. Improved User Experience: Faster navigation and richer details to help you plan your perfect getaway.

Recurring themes

Inaccuracy negative
Numerous users report that snowfall amounts and trail statuses are often incorrect, leading to frustration.R2R8R44R70
Stability Issues negative
Many users experience crashes and freezing, particularly after the latest update.R3R16R281R332
User Experience mixed
While the app is praised for its interface, users are frustrated by the frequency of ads and the need for better features.R4R15R307

Who it's for

This app is suitable for avid skiers who need quick access to snow conditions but may frustrate those seeking reliable forecasts and stability. Users looking for a more accurate and stable experience might want to consider alternatives.

Evidence note: The evidence is mixed, with significant complaints about accuracy and stability, but some positive reviews highlight usability.

Frequently asked

Is OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report accurate?
Many users report that the app's snow forecasts are often inaccurate, with discrepancies between reported snowfall and actual conditions at resorts, leading to frustration for those relying on it for timely information.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] 4/5 · US Love the app!: Love the app use it religiously in the winter season! Easy to use. The only reason I’m giving 4/5 stars is because frequently I wake up at 4am to go ski and the report for the day is sometimes updated for the day and sometimes not. For example this morning 1/6/26 at 4:15am I checked to see if my favorite Colorado resorts got any snow. Nothing. Then rechecked the app after seeing a F
  2. [R17] 5/5 · US Awesome app!: Awesome app. I don’t see what all the negative reviews are for,this app is free no mo/yr charges. I used to be a big skier back in the 70’s early 80’s ( New England)not any more. I still like to keep up with the resorts and weather. The snowfall, weather and cams makes this app. I would add three things to update this app. 1) add an iPad app 2) Have an app sign in to sync all yo
  3. [R36] 5/5 · US Very helpful: I’ve been using this app for the last several seasons. It’s great in my area because there’s five or six different mountains. I like to keep tabs on.
  4. [R13] 5/5 · US Informative: My go to site for powder hounding.
  5. [R22] 5/5 · US SkNOW whats up: Great app. Great reports. I use it all season!!
  6. [R63] 5/5 · US The best ski app: Such a great app for up-to-the-minute snow reporting and planning a trip around ski conditions to the mountain. I like the UGC component, too, and being able to view photos/reports from other skiers (and post my own).
  7. [R2] 1/5 · US Wildly innacurate: Will say 11+ inches when the resort itself is predicting 3 inches. ?? Unreliable, better off with other sources
  8. [R7] 1/5 · US What is going on with the accuracy: The info provided in the app is inaccurate. Doesn’t make it very useful if I have to double check everything using other weather tools and cross check on individual resort websites.
  9. [R19] 1/5 · US Snow forecast exaggerated: I’ve used this app all season 24/25 and the snow forecasts are wildly optimistic, typically 2-4x what really happens. Not useful in this regard.
  10. [R70] 1/5 · US Information doesn’t update: The information in the app is reported very differently from what the ski resorts report on their apps in Utah. No sense in having the app if it doesn’t give the information
  11. [R3] 1/5 · US Very unstable and buggy app.: Pages appear blank or freeze randomly.
  12. [R16] 2/5 · US Great app but annoying bug made it unusable: This has been my go-to app for monitoring snow conditions across several ski resorts in the US and around the world. However, as of the last update, I now get a browser pop up every single time I try to interact with a resort’s page. I hope this gets fixed but until then, use something else.
  13. [R281] 3/5 · GB Upgrade making app crash: Was useful to see updates from the resorts but latest upgrade keeps crashing
  14. [R332] 3/5 · GB Stability the main issue: Need to work on the stability of the application. A lot of the time it hangs while loading prompting me to restart the app. It is also very slow to load. Other than that the app provides me with an excellent source of information.
  15. [R15] 1/5 · US Ad implementation is an abomination that makes the app unusable: Used to enjoy and rely on this app, but it’s now FREQUENTLY opening ads in Safari, seemingly at random. I understand being ad supported, but this crosses a line into outright user hostile.
  16. [R37] 1/5 · US Lots of ad push notifications: I used to get push notifications for snow, but since I’ve had it a few weeks all I get are ads one after the other with no way to turn it off.
  17. [R307] 3/5 · GB Get rid of the Ads!: Great but ads get in the way. A paid version without these would be better.
  18. [R8] 2/5 · US Inaccurate trail reports: Interface is easy to use which is great, but the reports of how many trials / lifts are open do not match the mountains websites. It should be updating in real-time in order to ensure correct info.
  19. [R44] 3/5 · US Inaccurate Forecasting: The forecasting was consistently significantly off from what was predicted, despite other apps having the same data but more accuracy.
  20. [R4] 3/5 · US Work well, but spams: Dos what you want it to do. Gives you a succinct view of conditions at your resorts. Will send you spam notifications though.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store