EAGLECREST SKI AREA
Ski Report • Snowfall Totals • Forecast
November 23, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-23T22:00:00-09:00
...POSSIBLE HEAVY SNOW FOR PELICAN TO JUNEAU... .Moisture from a system moving in from the west will clash with established stable, dry air to produce heavy snow for the Icy Strait Corridor. How much moisture remains a concern for this upcoming system, and will be the driving force for snow amounts; however, the increasing trend of moisture from the Bering Sea, along with a stationary front along or just south of Icy Strait, has prompted the possibility for higher snow amounts. Stay tuned for updates. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 10 inches possible. * WHERE...Gustavus, Hoonah, Pelican, and Juneau. * WHEN...From late Monday night through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commute in Juneau. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Timing regarding heaviest snow rates as well as evolving snow characteristic throughout the event is highly uncertain.
SNOWPACK DEPTH
SUMMARY
| Terrain Surface | NA |
| Powder Score | NA |
| Snowpack Percent Normal | % |
| Max Recorded Snowpack | 42" |
| Snowfall Past 24 Hours | 0" |
| Snowfall Next 24 Hours | 2 to 10 inches possible |
| Snowfall Next 5 Days | 2 to 10 inches possible |
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 2.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 5 inches, but can be as high as 42 inches.
Weather today, sunny, with a high near 28. east wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. A snow storm is incoming, with 2 to 10 inches possible forecasted.
Eaglecrest Ski Area is a small ski resort in Juneau, Alaska, offering 640 acres of skiable terrain. The resort has 36 trails with the best being the black diamond runs, Hooter and Ptarmigan. An interesting fact about Eaglecrest is that it was built in 1976 with the help of the US Forest Service and was the first ski resort in the country to be built on government land. For beginner skiers, the easiest green run is called Porcupine. For après-ski, The Sourdough Mining Company Saloon is a popular spot among locals, offering delicious food and drinks in a cozy atmosphere.
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Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendenhall Lake | 74 |