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Chugach State Park backcountry

As of 6:25 am AKST, Stoke scores Chugach State Park backcountry 53 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (3.5 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 28–33°F. Updated 8:05 am AKST.

Avalanche danger · chugach state park

Official forecast from Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. cnfaic.org

Read the full forecast at Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

Forecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 0 in
New snow, 72h: 0 in
Max wind, 24h: No data
Temperature change, 24h: -8°F
Rain on snow, 24h: No

From SNOTEL 946:AK:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start

Directions

RoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska

Conditions

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 0 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Snow depth: 17 in
Ridge wind: 3.5 mph
Temperature: 25.8°F

Updated 6:25 am AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Maybe. No new snow and light wind.

53Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Chugach State Park backcountry snow forecast

Chugach State Park backcountry3,604 ft · Alaska

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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 am AKST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Chugach State Park backcountry this week

Today53Maybe
Sat53Maybe
Sun53Maybe
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Chugach State Park backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 30°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 7 mph, gusts 10 mph
Sat, Nov 7CloudyHigh 33°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 20%Wind 7 mph, gusts 13 mph
Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 28°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 12%Wind 7 mph, gusts 18 mph
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Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 AM AKST.

Stoke’s take

Tomorrow shows no new snow in the last 48 hours and none forecast, with a base of 17 in. Summit wind is light at 3.5 mph and the temperature is 25.5°F, so bring extra layers. Check your drive time before you leave, and read the official Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Chugach State Park backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 6:25 am AKST. Base depth: 17 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Chugach State Park backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 AM AKST. Today: partly cloudy, high 30°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sat: cloudy, high 33°, low 24°, 0 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 28°, low 23°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Chugach State Park backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm AKST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL station

Updated 6:25 am AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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