OnTheSnow

Ski resort snow reports, snow depth and open runs and lifts

Snow reports and ski resort conditions.

Get ski report

Get ski report

Get the latest published snow report for a ski resort by name, optionally narrowed by region or country. Off-season measurements may be unavailable; surface conditions are returned only when stated in words on the report.

Your information

Resort Name

Ski resort name, for example Vail or Zermatt.

More options

RegionOptional

Region or country to distinguish resorts with similar names, for example Colorado or Switzerland.

1 credit per completed run

The same inputs also work from your code or an AI assistant. See For developers.

Example results

Vail

closed

Report updated Apr 9, 2026

Colorado, United States

New snow in 24 hours (cm)0

Terrain open0%

Snow and mountain status

New snow in 72 hours (cm): 0
Runs open: 0
Total runs: 277
Lifts open: 0
Total lifts: 33
Last snowfall: Apr 4, 2026
Season opens: Nov 13, 2026
Season closes: Apr 11, 2027

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About the OnTheSnow tool

OnTheSnow returns the latest published snow report for a ski resort, including snow depth, snowfall, and surface conditions when reported.

Get ski report requires a resort name and can use a region or country to distinguish resorts with similar names.

Reports can include resort status, open runs and lifts, terrain open percentage, report date, and scheduled season dates when listed.

Built from onthesnow.com. Last checked Sep 29, 2026.

Actions

Get ski report

1 credit

What you provide

Field	Type	Required	Description
Region`region`	Text	Optional	Region or country to distinguish resorts with similar names, for example Colorado or Switzerland.Example: Switzerland
Resort Name`resort_name`	Text	Required	Ski resort name, for example Vail or Zermatt.Example: Vail

What you get

Field	Type	Description
Region`region`	Text	Region of the ski resort.Example: Colorado
Status`status`	Text	Whether the ski resort is open or closed.Example: Closed
Country`country`	Text	Country of the ski resort.Example: United States
Runs Open`runs_open`	Number	Runs open.Example: 0
Lifts Open`lifts_open`	Number	Lifts open.Example: 0
Runs Total`runs_total`	Number	Runs total.Example: 277
Lifts Total`lifts_total`	Number	Lifts total.Example: 33
Report Date`report_date`	Date	Date of the most recent snow report.Example: 2026-04-09
Resort Name`resort_name`	Text	Name of the ski resort.Example: Vail
Base Depth (cm)`base_depth_cm`	Number	base depth in centimeters.
Onthesnow Link`onthesnow_link`	Text	Link to the resort snow report.Example: https://www.onthesnow.com/colorado/vail/skireport
New Snow 24h (cm)`new_snow_24h_cm`	Number	new snow 24h in centimeters.Example: 0
New Snow 72h (cm)`new_snow_72h_cm`	Number	new snow 72h in centimeters.Example: 0
Summit Depth (cm)`summit_depth_cm`	Number	summit depth in centimeters.Example: 15
Base Depth Inches`base_depth_inches`	Number	base depth in inches.
Last Snowfall Date`last_snowfall_date`	Date	Most recent dated snowfall in the published recent snowfall records.Example: 2026-04-04
Surface Conditions`surface_conditions`	Text	Reported surface conditions in words.
New Snow 24h Inches`new_snow_24h_inches`	Number	new snow 24h in inches.Example: 0
New Snow 72h Inches`new_snow_72h_inches`	Number	new snow 72h in inches.Example: 0
Season Closing Date`season_closing_date`	Date	Scheduled season closing date, when listed.Example: 2027-04-11
Season Opening Date`season_opening_date`	Date	Scheduled season opening date, when listed.Example: 2026-11-13
Summit Depth Inches`summit_depth_inches`	Number	summit depth in inches.Example: 5.91
Terrain Open (%)`terrain_open_percent`	Number	Percentage of terrain open.Example: 0

Example result

For Resort Name: Vail

JSON

{
  "region": "Colorado",
  "status": "closed",
  "country": "United States",
  "runs_open": 0,
  "lifts_open": 0,
  "runs_total": 277,
  "lifts_total": 33,
  "report_date": "2026-04-09",
  "resort_name": "Vail",
  "base_depth_cm": null,
  "onthesnow_link": "https://www.onthesnow.com/colorado/vail/skireport",
  "new_snow_24h_cm": 0,
  "new_snow_72h_cm": 0,
  "summit_depth_cm": null,
  "base_depth_inches": null,
  "last_snowfall_date": "2026-04-04",
  "surface_conditions": null,
  "new_snow_24h_inches": 0,
  "new_snow_72h_inches": 0,
  "season_closing_date": "2027-04-11",
  "season_opening_date": "2026-11-13",
  "summit_depth_inches": null,
  "terrain_open_percent": 0
}

For developers

Call it from your code with one request. Change the values in input to run it on new data. To get an API key, open Developers at the bottom of Studio, turn on Developer mode and go to API keys.

cURL

curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \
  --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data-raw '{
  "api": "@onthesnow",
  "visibility": "public",
  "operation": "get_ski_report",
  "version": 1,
  "input": {
    "resort_name": "Vail"
  },
  "response": {
    "format": "json"
  }
}'

What you can do with it

Compare snow depths across ski resorts
Check which resorts are open
Track recent snowfall by resort
Review open runs and lifts before a trip
Monitor resort terrain availability

Questions about OnTheSnow

Can I run it with my own inputs?

Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant.

Can I call this OnTheSnow tool as an API?

Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back.

How much does it cost?

Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit.

Do I need a OnTheSnow account?

No. You only need a Fous account.

How current is the data?

Fous gets the data from onthesnow.com when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026.