Software:FreshyMap
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| Developer(s) | FreshyLabs, LLC |
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| Initial release | 1 November 2011 |
| Written in | JavaScript |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Ski report, weather report, forecasting |
| Website | freshymap |
FreshyMap is a web application that provides real-time data visualizations of snow reports and short-term forecasts at ski resorts.[1][2][3] The application functions by scraping and analyzing data from relevant sources such as avalanche centers, resort snowfall reports, weather models, snowtel readings, Department of Transportation data, and webcam feeds.[4][5][6] A proprietary algorithm then determines a "Freshy Factor" rating for each ski area by analyzing information like day of the week, time of day, snowfall data from weather stations, five day snow and new snow, as well as reports from social networks. FreshyMap was founded in 2011 by Chris Helm and Brendan Heberton and now includes reports for approximately 160 resorts in three countries.[7][8][9]
References
- ↑ Berne Broudy (February 8, 2012). "A New App That Directs You to The Deepest Powder". Outside. http://www.outsideonline.com/blog/outdoor-gear/freshy-finder-a-new-app-directs-you-to-the-deepest-powder.html. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ Sam McManis (February 26, 2012). "Provisions". The Sacramento Bee. http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/26/4286656/provisions-salomon-advanced-skin.html. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ Sean McAndrew (December 24, 2012). "Company Provides Snow Info". The Mountain Mail. http://www.themountainmail.com/news/business/article_67641dfc-4dd9-11e2-b790-0019bb30f31a.html. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ Heather Hansman (February 2, 2012). "New Snow Forecasting Website". Ski Magazine. http://www.skinet.com/ski/article/new-snow-forecasting-website. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ Devin Reams (January 27, 2012). "FreshyMap is a great way to visualize snow". Colorado Snow. http://cosnow.com/2012/01/27/freshy-map-is-a-great-way-to-visualize-snow/. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ Matt Ball (January 25, 2012). "A Webmap I've Been Waiting On". Spatial Sustain. http://www.sensysmag.com/spatialsustain/a-webmap-ive-been-waiting-on.html. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "Brendan Heberton Profile on the Denver Post". The Denver Post. http://blogs.denverpost.com/weather/author/bheberton/. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ "The Non-Google Maps of the Week". Google Maps Mania. March 23, 2013. http://googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-non-google-maps-of-week_23.html. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
- ↑ BJ Ragone (December 11, 2012). "FreshyMap Shows You Real-Time Snow Fall Around The United States". Fun107. http://fun107.com/freshy-map-shows-you-real-time-snow-fall-around-the-united-states/. Retrieved November 3, 2013.
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