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Hatcher Pass backcountry

As of 10:25 am AKST, Stoke scores Hatcher Pass backcountry 55 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (4.6 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 24–28°F. Updated 10:25 am AKST.

Avalanche danger · hatcher pass

Official forecast from Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at Hatcher Pass 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 © Hatcher Pass 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: -6°F
Rain on snow, 24h: No

From SNOTEL 641: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: 32 in
Ridge wind: 4.6 mph
Temperature: 24.9°F

Updated 10:25 am AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Maybe. No new snow and light wind.

55Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Hatcher Pass backcountry snow forecast

Hatcher Pass backcountry3,031 ft · Alaska

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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 9:05 am AKST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Hatcher Pass backcountry this week

Today55Maybe
Sat55Maybe
Sun55Maybe
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Hatcher Pass backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 28°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 6 mph, gusts 7 mph
Sat, Nov 7CloudyHigh 28°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 14%Wind 5 mph, gusts 10 mph
Sun, Nov 8Partly cloudyHigh 24°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 15%Wind 5 mph, gusts 16 mph
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Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 AM AKST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the past 48 hours, and none is forecast. The base is 32 inches, with summit wind at 4.6 mph and temperatures at 24.8°F. Dress in layers for the cold, and allow extra time for the drive, since its length is unknown. Read the official Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center forecast first.

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Questions

How much new snow does Hatcher Pass backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 10:25 am AKST. Base depth: 32 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Hatcher Pass backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 9:05 AM AKST. Today: partly cloudy, high 28°, low 23°, 0 in of snow; Sat: cloudy, high 28°, low 24°, 0 in of snow; Sun: partly cloudy, high 24°, low 21°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Hatcher Pass 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 10:25 am AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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