Ski Report • On the Snow's Ski Report adds user-reported conditions from the mountains, and the ability to take and post photos. It gives you stills from the resorts' webcams, charts that show how this year's snowfall compares with totals a year ago, plus the coup de grace: Users' you-are-there photos from the slopes will get your heart pumping, and their firsthand reports give you a good idea of what the conditions, trails and crowds are like. The big resorts typically have more skiers, so they'll have more reports. But check your nearest small ski area; users might be posting from there, too. The app is free on Android and Apple.

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