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 2 April.
Updated 02 April 2025 12:06 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 6 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Alyeska.
Forecast for today in Alyeska
Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then fog, clear sky later.
Alyeska has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Alyeska Snow Report
| 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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| Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F5 | SE F5 | SE F3 | SE F3 | E F2 | |
| 840m | 4℃
 | 4℃
| 2℃
 +3cm
| 2℃
 +2cm
| 2℃
+10cm
| 0℃
+6cm
| 0℃
+1cm
|
| E F2 | E F4 | E F4 | E F2 | E F3 | |||
| 460m | 9℃
 | 8℃
| 6℃
 | 4℃
| 4℃
+3cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
|
| E F2 | E F4 | E F3 | E F2 | E F2 | |||
| 80m | 12℃
| 10℃
| 8℃
 | 6℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
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| Snow Line | varying 569m | 539m | varying 519m | varying 519m | varying 459m | ||
| Max Town | 12℃ | 10℃ | 8℃ | 6℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 6℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ |
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.
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.
Max 12℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then fog, clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain later.
Snow Line from 569m to 539m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
05
up to 2cm New Snow
Rain, rain showers, rain later.
Snow falling to 539m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
06
up to 10cm New Snow
Rain, light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 519m to 419m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 6cm New Snow
Light rain.
Snow Line from 519m to 339m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 459m to 279m, with rain below.
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 12:06 IST, next update expected 17:30 IST.
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.