Powder Chaser
Wouter Devriendt Weather iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Powder Chaser is a free Weather app for iPhone and iPad by Wouter Devriendt. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated March 12, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 11 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Mar 12
- 2026 · v2.1.1
Screenshots
About Powder Chaser
Powder Chaser — Stop guessing. Start chasing. Other apps tell you it snowed. We tell you if it's actually good. Our ML-powered snow quality algorithm analyzes 40 data points — from snow compaction and aging to freeze-thaw cycles to wind conditions — to give you a simple answer: is it worth the drive? WHY POWDER CHASER IS DIFFERENT Most ski apps show snowfall numbers. But 10cm of snow means nothing if it fell on an ice layer, got wind-packed, or melted the next day. Powder Chaser tracks what actually matters: • Real snow quality that accounts for compaction, settling, and aging — not just raw snowfall • Quality ratings from Excellent to Not Skiable based on actual surface conditions • ML-predicted scores trained on thousands of real conditions • Multi-elevation analysis at base, mid, and summit 7-DAY SNOW QUALITY FORECAST Plan your powder days with confidence. Our forecast doesn't just show snowfall predictions — it predicts actual snow quality for each day, so you can pick the best day to go. 1040+ RESORTS, 25 COUNTRIES • North America: Whistler, Vail, Jackson Hole, Mammoth, Park City, Aspen + hundreds more • Europe: Chamonix, Zermatt, St. Anton, Verbier, Val d'Isère, Courchevel • Japan: Niseko, Hakuba • Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Oceania, South America SMART NOTIFICATIONS • Snow alerts when your favorite resorts get dumped on • Thaw-freeze warnings before icy conditions develop • Customizable thresholds — get notified only when it matters BEAUTIFUL MAP VIEW • Color-coded quality pins across all regions • Cluster view showing quality distribution at a glance • Nearby resort carousel with distance and quality • Date selector to preview future snow quality on the map BUILT FOR SKIERS, BY SKIERS • Favorites list for quick access to your go-to resorts • Share conditions with your ski crew • Works offline with smart caching • Metric and imperial units • 13 languages supported Download Powder Chaser and never miss a powder day again.
What’s new
Version 2.1.1 · Updated March 12, 2026
What's New in Powder Chaser 2.1 PUSH NOTIFICATIONS - Fresh snow alerts when your favorite resorts get new powder - Forecast alerts: know when a storm is heading your way - Powder day alerts for epic conditions - Thaw/freeze cycle warnings - In-app notification history with bell icon - Per-resort notification settings and thresholds ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT - Delete your account and all data from Settings - Google Sign-In support TRAIL MAP OVERLAYS - Dramatically faster piste and lift overlay loading - Pre-cached trail data for 1000+ resorts - Smart per-resort caching: zoom and pan without reloading Bug fixes and performance improvements. We'd love your feedback - tap Settings > Send Feedback.
App privacy
The developer, Wouter Devriendt, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
- Location: Precise Location
- Contact Info: Email Address
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
Alternatives to Powder Chaser
Looking for apps like Powder Chaser? Here are 6 similar apps on the App Store. The highest rated is Avy: Avalanche & Weather Info (5.0/5), and all 6 are free to download.
-
Snow Days - Ski Forecast
4.8
-
CalaWeather
3.0
-
Avalanche Forecasts
4.7
-
LuckGrib
4.9
-
iKitesurf: Weather & Waves
4.7
-
Avy: Avalanche & Weather Info
5.0
| App | Rating | Price | Last updated | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Chaser | – | Free | March 12, 2026 | |
| Snow Days - Ski Forecast | 4.8 / 5 (9) | Free | Oct 29, 2026 | Compare |
| CalaWeather | 3.0 / 5 (4) | Free | Jun 30, 2026 | Compare |
| Avalanche Forecasts | 4.7 / 5 (403) | Free | Oct 6, 2026 | Compare |
| LuckGrib | 4.9 / 5 (343) | Free | Nov 11, 2025 | Compare |
| iKitesurf: Weather & Waves | 4.7 / 5 (1,980) | Free | Oct 13, 2026 | Compare |
| Avy: Avalanche & Weather Info | 5.0 / 5 (44) | Free | Sep 10, 2026 | Compare |
Compare Powder Chaser with the top alternatives: ratings, updates, ASO score and keyword gaps →