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Alyeska Snow Forecast - 9th January 2025

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Alyeska Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Alyeska

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This is the Snow Forecast for Alyeska, United States for 16 days from 9 January.

Updated 09 January 2025 06:40 GMT.

Alyeska Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected10 January
Next Snow Amount1cm-
Next 48 Hours29cm11in
Next 7 Days74cm29in
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Forecast for today in Alyeska

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
09

up to 8cmup to 3in New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Rain showers early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 689m2,260ft to 489m1,604ft, with rain below.

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Updated 09 January 2025 13:35 GMT

Powder Possible :- 31cm12in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Alyeska over the next 3 days.

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Alyeska Snow Report

Alyeska Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Alyeska 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Alyeska from OpenMeteo
Thu
09
Fri
10
Sat
11
Sun
12
Mon
13
Tue
14
Wed
15
WindE F3SE F4SE F6SE F3NW F2SW F2
840m2,756ft
1℃33°F
Snow
+8cm+3in
1℃33°F
Light Snow
+3cm+1in
1℃33°F
Snow
+17cm+7in
0℃33°F
Light Snow
+41cm+16in
0℃31°F
Light Snow
+4cm+2in
-3℃26°F
Fair
-11℃12°F
Clear
E F2E F4E F5E F3W F2
460m1,509ft
3℃36°F
Light Snow
2℃35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃36°F
Light Snow
3℃37°F
Light Snow
+30cm+12in
2℃36°F
Light Snow
0℃31°F
Mixed
-6℃21°F
Clear
E F2E F3SE F4E F3
80m262ft
5℃40°F
Lt Rain
4℃40°F
Light Snow
5℃40°F
Rain
5℃41°F
Lt Rain
4℃40°F
Lt Rain
2℃36°F
Cloud
-4℃26°F
Clear
Snow Line

varying 689m2,260ft
to 489m1,604ft

varying 649m2,129ft
to 219m719ft

varying 579m1,900ft
to 519m1,703ft

varying 549m1,801ft
to 339m1,112ft

varying 549m1,801ft
to 459m1,506ft

Max Town5℃40°F4℃40°F5℃40°F5℃41°F4℃40°F2℃36°F-4℃26°F
Min Town3℃38°F2℃35°F3℃37°F3℃37°F2℃36°F-3℃26°F-7℃18°F

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Alyeska
ThuFriSatSunMonTueWed
Snow
to
489m1,604ft
Snow
to
219m719ft
Snow
to
519m1,703ft
Snow
to
339m1,112ft
Snow
to
459m1,506ft

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alyeska.

Alyeska Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
09

up to 8cmup to 3in New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Rain showers early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 689m2,260ft to 489m1,604ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
10

up to 3cmup to 1in New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowMixedMixed

Light rain, light snow at altitude, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 649m2,129ft to 219m719ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
11

up to 17cmup to 7in New Snow

CloudShwrsRainLt Rain

Cloudy first, rain showers then rain, light rain later.

Snow Line from 579m1,900ft to 519m1,703ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 41cmup to 16in New Snow

CloudLt RainLt RainHvy Rain

Cloudy, light rain, heavy rain later.

Snow Line from 549m1,801ft to 339m1,112ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
13

up to 4cmup to 2in New Snow

Lt RainLt RainCloudMixed

Light rain, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 549m1,801ft to 459m1,506ft, with rain below.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

This Snow Forecast for Alyeska, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Alyeska, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Alyeska Snow Forecast updated at 06:40 GMT, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Alyeska

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Alyeska, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Alyeska, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Alyeska is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Alyeska will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Alyeska for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.