RUSSIAN JACK TRAIL SYSTEM

SKI AREAS • ALASKA

RUSSIAN JACK TRAIL SYSTEM

May 8, 2024

25.0" Snowpack (136% of Normal)

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42° Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 25.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 13 inches, but can be as high as 114 inches.

Weather today, isolated showers between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. calm wind. chance of precipitation is 60%. Up to 4" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	136%
Max Recorded Snowpack	114"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	3.58"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

Data sourced from Anchorage Hillside

Recent Air Temperatures

Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Scattered snow showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 99% above average, with snowpack depth last observed at 25 inches.

Snowpack Density

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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.

Ski Area Summary

Russian Jack Trail System

Russian Jack Trail System is a popular cross-country ski resort located in Anchorage, Alaska. The resort offers 20 kilometers of groomed trails for both classical and skate skiing, with the best trails being the Moose and Raven Loops. The resort is named after a Siberian Husky that led Leonhard Seppala's team in the famous 1925 Serum Run, which delivered diphtheria antitoxin to the town of Nome. For beginners, the easiest trail is the Lynx Loop, which is flat and well-groomed. The best après-ski bar in the area is Moose's Tooth Pub & Pizzaria, which is known for its award-winning craft beers and wood-fired pizzas.

Terrain Overview

The Russian Jack Trail System is located in Anchorage, Alaska and is primarily known for its cross-country skiing trails. The ski resort is not located in a mountainous area, so there are no specific mountain ranges or mountain aspects associated with the Russian Jack Trail System. The trails in the system wind through wooded areas and fields, providing skiers with a scenic and enjoyable experience.

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