Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry4,573 ft · Alaska
33- 0Today6
- .1Sat7
- 0Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
- Wed11
- Thu12
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 10:05 am AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 5:25 am AKST, Stoke scores Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry 33 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (6.9 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.1 in of snow, highs of 26–31°F.
Avalanche danger · turnagain pass and girdwood
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 CenterForecasts 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
- -7°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 954:AK:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive 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
- 9 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 6.9 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 24.4°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.
33Stoke score
Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry this week
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6CloudyHigh 28°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 5%Wind 12 mph, gusts 15 mph
- Sat, Nov 7MixedHigh 31°Low 23°Snow 0.1 inChance of precipitation 57%Wind 6 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Sun, Nov 8CloudyHigh 26°Low 21°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 27%Wind 5 mph, gusts 10 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST.
Stoke’s take
No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is a thin 9 inches. Summit wind is 6.9 mph at 24.4°F, so pack layers, and allow extra time since drive time is unknown. Read the official Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Turnagain Pass and Girdwood 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: 9 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 10:05 AM AKST. Today: cloudy, high 28°, low 21°, 0 in of snow; Sat: mixed, high 31°, low 23°, 0.1 in of snow; Sun: cloudy, high 26°, low 21°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Turnagain Pass and Girdwood 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 Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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