Turn live field data — snowpack, river flows, and soil conditions — into clear signals to plan with confidence, not guesswork.
Data Products
Each dashboard pulls from federal and provincial data sources to give you conditions that matter for how you actually use the outdoors.
Live SNOTEL snow depth, SWE, and temperature across the Western US & Canada. Includes 7-day NWS point forecasts and 100+ BC Ministry of Environment stations.
Open Snow Dashboard →Real-time USGS gauge data across the US and Canada rivers. Check flows for rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing — with trend graphs and historical context.
Explore Rivers DB →Soil temperature and moisture conditions mapped to mushroom growth potential. Know before you hit the trail whether conditions are right for your target species.
Explore Mushrooms DB →Why OutsideDB
Not a weather app. Not a gear review site. A data platform built by Montana outdoor enthusiasts who needed better conditions intel and couldn't find it anywhere else.
Data from NRCS, NOAA, NWS, and USGS — the same sources land managers use.
Interactive maps show conditions relative to terrain, elevation, and your planned route.
SNOTEL and streamflow data refreshes every hour — no stale numbers when it matters.
Designed for skiers, snowmobilers, anglers, and foragers — not resort guests.
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