Matanuska Peak (Byers Peak) peak
Matanuska Peak (Byers Peak) is a mountain peak at 6,119 ft in Chugach-Mountains, part of the Chugach Mountains range. Snoflo tracks live snowpack at nearby SNOTEL stations, streamflow at nearby USGS gauges, and a 15-day weather forecast for the peak's coordinates.
Mountain peaks at this elevation drive regional hydrology -- snowpack from peaks like this one feeds the streams and rivers below through spring runoff. Watch the nearby snowpack table for an estimate of what's currently sitting on the peak.
For trail conditions and access, search Wikipedia or the local land manager's site. Browse other peaks in the Chugach-Mountains range.
Snowpack near Matanuska Peak (Byers Peak)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hatcher Pass | 55 in | → |
| Mt. Alyeska | 34 in | → |
| Independence Mine | 55 in | → |
| Turnagain Pass | 49 in | → |
| Frostbite Bottom Snotel Site | 25 in | → |
| Indian Pass | 58 in | → |
| Alyeska Weather Top | 142 in | → |
| Indian Pass | 58 in | → |
Plan around incoming weather
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 Matanuska Peak (Byers Peak)
Ski areas, river runs, fishing spots, campgrounds, parks, reservoirs, and boat launches within driving distance of Matanuska Peak (Byers Peak).
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