WeatherBug's New Snow Forecast tracks snow depth and cloud cover by the hour

It's that time of the year again. Winter jackets are out, the temperatures are dropping, and we can't wait until the holiday season. Some states already had their first snow shower of the season and are getting ready for the wintry precipitation to come. 

According to the National Center for Environmental Information, an average of 17–18 million square miles of the world gets covered in snow each year, 98% of it in the Northern Hemisphere. From Florida to Vermont, 49 of the 50 American states see some snow throughout the year. 

As winter weather impacts a significant portion of the United States, WeatherBug launches a New Snow Forecast. The New Snow Forecast allows users to keep track of their community's snow coverage and make timely decisions based on weather data. 

WeatherBug users affected by snow now can see the Precip Type beforehand, expected snowfall by hour with the Precip Rate feature, track snow depth for the week ahead, and see cloud cover by hour. 

Need to shovel the sidewalk? Check the precipitation rate and type before going outside. Want to go on an adventure? Make sure to check how the snow can impact your commute and avoid areas with increased snow accumulation or find the perfect conditions to go snowshoeing. With the new forecast, users have the best data points to decide the ideal time for their winter chores or to enjoy outdoor activities.

The Snow Forecast is an addition to WeatherBug's recent rollout of alerts that will notify users if snow is expected in the next 15 minutes or 24 hours. The Snow Forecast is located inside the Hourly Forecast in the WeatherBug app and website.