White Princess Peak
The Castner Glacier lies on the southern flank of the Delta Range, an eastern section of the Alaska Range. The glacier begins on the peak White Princess and continues to the head of Castner Creek, northwest of Paxson, Alaska. The glacier was named by Edwin Forbes Glenn in 1898 after Joseph Compton Castner.The glacier is located on Bureau of Land Management land. It is a popular destination for hikers, and is known for its large ice caves.
For trail conditions and access, search Wikipedia or the local land manager's site. Browse other peaks in the Alaska-Range range.
Snowpack near White Princess
Snow water equivalent and snowpack depth at SNOTEL stations near the peak. Best proxy for what's currently sitting on the summit.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Look Eyrie Snotel | 67 in | → |
| Granite Crk | 4 in | → |
| Granite Crk | 4 in | → |
| Fielding Lake | 18 in | → |
Weather Forecast
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column -- snow at this elevation typically lags the radar signature by a few hours.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day forecast
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
What's around White Princess
Ski areas, river runs, fishing spots, campgrounds, parks, reservoirs, and boat launches within driving distance of White Princess.
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