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Juneau backcountry

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As of 5:25 am AKST, Stoke scores Juneau backcountry 31 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (13.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.2 in of snow, highs of 35–41°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · juneau

Official forecast from Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at Coastal Alaska 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 © Coastal Alaska 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
No data
Rain on snow, 24h
No

From SNOTEL 1270: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
SNOTEL (estimate)
New snow, 48h
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Snow depth
0 in
SNOTEL (estimate)
Ridge wind
13.8 mph
NWS
Temperature
38.5°F
NWS

Updated 5:25 am AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.

Today

Wait. No new snow and light wind.

31Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Juneau backcountry snow forecast

Juneau backcountry305 ft · Alaska
31
Last 24 hours0″Fri 5:25 am AKST
Next 3 days0.2″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today6
  2. 0Sat7
  3. .2Sun8
  4. Mon9
  5. Tue10
  6. Wed11
  7. Thu12

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am AKST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Juneau backcountry this week

  1. Today31Wait
  2. Sat32Wait
  3. Sun32Wait
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
See the full week with Pro

Juneau backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 6RainHigh 41°Low 36°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 16 mph, gusts 23 mph
  2. Sat, Nov 7RainHigh 37°Low 33°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 60%Wind 10 mph, gusts 15 mph
  3. Sun, Nov 8MixedHigh 35°Low 32°Snow 0.2 inChance of precipitation 68%Wind 6 mph, gusts 8 mph
  4. Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST.

Stoke’s take

Tomorrow shows no new snow and none forecast, with the base at 0 inches, summit wind near 13.8 mph, and temperatures around 39°F. Pack layers for the breeze and check your drive time before you head out. Read the official Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Juneau backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 5:25 am AKST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).

What's the weather at Juneau backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST. Today: rain, high 41°, low 36°, 0 in of snow; Sat: rain, high 37°, low 33°, 0 in of snow; Sun: mixed, high 35°, low 32°, 0.2 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Juneau 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 5:25 am AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

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

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