**Alaska Ski Report: Where to Find the Best Snow This Week**

Avid skiers in Alaska are in for a mixed bag, with snowfall varying widely across the state. If you're planning to hit the slopes, the heaviest snowfall totals in the coming days are expected at **Gobblers Knob** (5-day forecast: 5 inches), **Independence Mine** (5 inches), and **Munson Ridge** (5 inches). These areas are seeing consistently deep snowpacks, with **Independence Mine** boasting a solid 17 inches of settled snow, and **Munson Ridge** sitting at an impressive 22 inches. For skiers based near Fairbanks, the surrounding areas like **Little Chena Ridge**, **Upper Nome Creek**, and **Monument Creek** are also forecasted to see 4 inches of snow over the next five days and have excellent snowpack depth for extended runs.

Down south, **Mt. Alyeska**, Alaska’s premier ski resort near Girdwood, remains a top choice, with a deep snowpack of 19 inches and 2 inches of fresh snow expected in the coming days. Nearby **Turnagain Pass**, renowned for backcountry skiing, leads the pack with a remarkable 35-inch snowpack, though little new snow is forecasted. While snowfall around Anchorage is minimal this week, the higher elevations, such as **Indian Pass** (26-inch snowpack), offer great conditions for adventurous skiers.

Further afield, southeast Alaska's **Long Lake** promises a whopping 14 inches of fresh powder over the next five days, making it a standout spot for powder hounds. Meanwhile, skiers heading north to the Brooks Range should consider **Atigun Pass**, with its deep 25-inch base and 3 inches of forecasted snow, for an alpine skiing experience with breathtaking views. Whether you’re chasing fresh powder or a stable snowpack, Alaska has you covered this week—gear up and enjoy!