Ski Bums Built the Web's Best Snow Forecasting App

Ravi Kapoor

AI Tools CorrespondentMar 26MIT Technology Review✓Verified across 1 source

The Brief

An independent startup founded by skiing enthusiasts now offers superior snow and avalanche predictions by combining government weather data with proprietary AI models and alpine expertise. The app outperforms federal weather services and major brands, signaling how niche expertise can disrupt established players.

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01https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/03/26/1134470/the-snow-gods-how-a-couple-of-ski-bums-built-the-internets-best-weather-app/

Ski Bums Built the Web's Best Snow Forecasting App

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