Published a free simple SnoTel data app for Android

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10-01-2013, 01:32 PM
LightRanger

Sick dude. Looking forward to checking out the update.
10-01-2013, 02:46 PM
buildakicker

Lets hope this is it!

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10-01-2013, 03:37 PM
buildakicker

Looks like it published if you want to give it a shot. Go to the play store and click my apps. It should show in updates area.

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10-01-2013, 04:12 PM
stuckathuntermtn

It works!
10-01-2013, 06:03 PM
LightRanger

Works for me too. Good job dude.
10-01-2013, 06:09 PM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by stuckathuntermtn

It works!

Ahhh! That is so nice to hear.
10-01-2013, 06:39 PM
buildakicker

Now to see the data change when winter begins!

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10-01-2013, 08:34 PM
buildakicker

Thanks man. What device are you using if u don't mind sharing?

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10-02-2013, 09:56 AM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by abraham

I was specifically thinking that since the sensors semi regularly have bad readings that a bit of context would be useful. Just to know is it really 45F or has it been 15 up until an hour ago.
Also I think on the initial view of the site it would be nice to see temp. Up here the temp can very easily make or break a day.

I'll look at the update and give some comments again. I really like having this available, last season i spoke to a friend about something like this being useful since ski areas now have their own apps with conditions. Its a way to use the same tools out of the area or catch some of the marketing bs that happens most storm cycles.

Man, I need to get temperature in there for sure.
10-04-2013, 10:56 AM
adrenalated

It worked for me once after the update. Now it crashes after about 30 seconds again. I can see the Snotel stations before it crashes, at least, so it's working better than it did before.

The one time it worked, I briefly had a chance to look at some of the functionality. I definitely may have missed it, but I didn't see any easy link to tabulated, hourly data for each site. This I think would be SUPER helpful. I always look at the tabulated data to see how much it snowed in the last 12/24/however many hours. I don't use Snotel data as much for current conditions, more for trends and recent history.
10-04-2013, 11:34 AM
crashidy

Downloaded to a samsung galaxy s2. Pretty cool other than always staying in africa if not using gps. Also no images /data for many of the bc points in the map. Otherwise pretty awesome

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10-04-2013, 11:55 AM
Soups

Downloaded it to an S3 running 4.1.2. Awesome app idea but it's not working for me. Crashes every time within 20sec. Right before it crahes though I do see all the snotel sites. Hopefully the bugs get worked out.
10-04-2013, 12:49 PM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by soups818

Downloaded it to an S3 running 4.1.2. Awesome app idea but it's not working for me. Crashes every time within 20sec. Right before it crahes though I do see all the snotel sites. Hopefully the bugs get worked out.

Bah! Are u running version 1.3 of the app? Check app info for that information.

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10-04-2013, 12:56 PM
Soups

Just downloaded it an hour ago so I assume it was the latest version. Weird though, now it works, not crashing anymore.
10-04-2013, 01:53 PM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by soups818

Just downloaded it an hour ago so I assume it was the latest version. Weird though, now it works, not crashing anymore.

Strange, but good to hear it's working. Any thoughts out suggestions please share! Thanks.

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10-04-2013, 03:45 PM
DJSapp

Awesome. Working well on Galaxy S3 running cyanogen mod 10.1.2.

Any chance we could get a favorites list to save a couple stations?
10-04-2013, 10:36 PM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by DJSapp

Awesome. Working well on Galaxy S3 running cyanogen mod 10.1.2.

Any chance we could get a favorites list to save a couple stations?

Favorites. Yes, I've been dwelling on this. Just save the station(s) and then see the data not the map right?
10-05-2013, 12:56 PM
buildakicker

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashidy

Downloaded to a samsung galaxy s2. Pretty cool other than always staying in africa if not using gps. Also no images /data for many of the bc points in the map. Otherwise pretty awesome

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Many of the points in BC don't have data. I am not sure if this is something that will change as the winter progresses. I only can find data for BC at the http://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/ website. Is there a better site you all in Canada know about for water info? I'll update the app to start in NA rather than Africa.
10-06-2013, 02:04 PM
buildakicker

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashidy

Downloaded to a samsung galaxy s2. Pretty cool other than always staying in africa if not using gps. Also no images /data for many of the bc points in the map. Otherwise pretty awesome

Added a quick update to make it show over NA instead of Africa. Let me know if you still see this happening. Any idea on better data for BC?
10-17-2013, 09:08 PM
skiHOG

downloaded it on my htc one mini running jelly bean 4.2.2. works great so far. favorites would make excellent.
10-17-2013, 10:25 PM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by skiHOG

downloaded it on my htc one mini running jelly bean 4.2.2. works great so far. favorites would make excellent.

Great man! Thanks for commenting here. I'm working on the favorites idea now. Let me know if you have any other thoughts or ideas.

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10-21-2013, 06:46 AM
crashidy

Thanks for the NA update. working well. As for BC weather pillow data i will ask around and see what i can find and get back to you. I half wondered as well if it starts to increase with snow accumulation
10-21-2013, 06:52 AM
crashidy

here is some data for Alberta (sunshine village, etc.) http://environment.alberta.ca/apps/b...=10&DataType=4

http://environment.alberta.ca/apps/basins/Default.aspx
10-24-2013, 11:05 PM
buildakicker

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashidy

here is some data for Alberta (sunshine village, etc.) http://environment.alberta.ca/apps/b...=10&DataType=4

http://environment.alberta.ca/apps/basins/Default.aspx

Thanks for the Alberta data, I'll add that in here. Been working on getting the favorites running... I can smell winter in the air.
10-25-2013, 11:13 PM
Meanfruit

Downloaded app onto Samsung Rugby LTE, using B.C location. No luck when pinpointing specific locations, ie Revelstoke. Notifies user that app is not working.
10-26-2013, 10:54 AM
nobueno

App works great. All sites load. Pics at each location load too. Thanks! Good stuff man.
10-27-2013, 11:08 AM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by Meanfruit

Downloaded app onto Samsung Rugby LTE, using B.C location. No luck when pinpointing specific locations, ie Revelstoke. Notifies user that app is not working.

Do you get a crash or a force close black box that shows up? Do you see any points on the map for BC? Thanks for the message! I appreciate it.
10-27-2013, 11:09 AM
buildakicker

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Originally Posted by nobueno

App works great. All sites load. Pics at each location load too. Thanks! Good stuff man.

Glad it's working for you! Do you mind sharing what device are you using?
10-27-2013, 01:38 PM
nobueno

Galaxy s3 running 4.1.2
10-27-2013, 01:59 PM
lepistoir

Rolling great. Looking forward to checking out the totals tonight and tomorrow...
S3 4.1.2

Nice work!
11-09-2013, 12:53 PM
buildakicker

Adding some new features to the next update hopefully this weekend.

Watch yourself here:http://i.imgur.com/hSZdMnq.jpg
11-11-2013, 09:44 PM
buildakicker

Hey SnoTel lovers. I've updated the app a bit. You should get it auto-updated this evening. Let me know if you have comments for or issues with the app.

- Updated BC data. You now get actual data, not just a lame graph.
- Updated BC data to include only the AUTOMATED Snow Pillows. The manual data is very unreliable from what I am seeing.
- Updated the USA map to include markers based on Snow Depth. (Legend at bottom of screen / color based icons)
- Updated the USA Marker to include Snow Depth on marker click.
- Updated Settings to include Clustering (if you'd like) and set your default Map Zoom Level.

Thanks everyone for the ideas and sticking with me on this app.

P.S. Alberta folks! I'm working getting your data in there. It is not presented by the gov in a very easy to use format like BC is...
11-12-2013, 03:07 PM
DanSkier

App has really come around and I can see myself using on a regular basis now. What happened to the satellite imagery option?
11-13-2013, 10:39 AM
buildakicker

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanSkier

App has really come around and I can see myself using on a regular basis now. What happened to the satellite imagery option?

Hi DanSkier, thanks for the comment! I'll add the different map types back in. I had some issues with the settings so I pulled it out. Next update will have it back I am hopeful :) #cantwaittoskideeppow
11-13-2013, 10:41 AM
buildakicker

Features I am working on for the future:

- SnoTel Station ListView
- Favorites
- Showing Per State Only

I've been thinking of some kind of Temp / Snowfall Graph... Any ideas?

What would be "useful" is what i am working towards. Thanks all!
11-13-2013, 10:46 AM
adrenalated

Something (table, graph, single line of text, etc) showing the change in snow depth or SWE in the past 12/24/48 hours would far and away be the most useful potential feature for me.
11-15-2013, 12:22 AM
buildakicker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by adrenalated

Something (table, graph, single line of text, etc) showing the change in snow depth or SWE in the past 12/24/48 hours would far and away be the most useful potential feature for me.

Working on the graphview. Attachment 144637
11-15-2013, 01:21 AM
LightRanger

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Originally Posted by buildakicker

Working on the graphview. Attachment 144637

That is bad. Ass.
11-15-2013, 09:24 PM
buildakicker

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightRanger

That is bad. Ass.

Haha yeeeeaaah. It will be good info for sure! Now to just overlay radar and storm tracking to have the ultimate usefulness.

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12-03-2013, 10:44 AM
buildakicker

Made a twitter account so folks could ask questions and get answers. Use the hashtag: #snotelapp or follow @snotelapp

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