The snow gods: How a couple of ski bums built the internet’s best weather app

A couple of ski enthusiasts created OpenSnow, the top snow-forecasting app, using government data, AI models, and their own expertise. The app provides accurate snow and avalanche predictions, gaining a loyal following of half a million users. The founders, Bryan Allegretto and Joel Gratz, started the app as a side project, eventually transitioning to a subscription-based model which significantly boosted their revenue. OpenSnow recently launched PEAKS, an AI-powered weather model that enhances forecast accuracy and efficiency. Despite challenges like federal funding cuts and unpredictable weather patterns, OpenSnow continues to expand its services and maintain a strong user base.