Today’s Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails report: The trails received 1.5 inches of fresh snow overnight, bringing the base depth to 21 inches.
Snow conditions are light powder over a packed base, making for smooth, enjoyable gliding—though skiers may encounter occasional thin spots due to below-average snowpack.
With 3.4 inches of snow forecast over the next 72 hours and temps holding steady around the teens, conditions should stay favorable throughout the weekend. While the snowpack is about 24% below average, the trail system remains skiable and well worth a visit today, especially for those looking to enjoy uncrowded terrain and freshly fallen snow. Bundle up and take advantage of the new layer—it’s a good day to hit the trails.
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Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Anchorage Hillside.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
The Campbell Airstrip Cross-Country Ski Trails in Alaska are located in the Chugach Mountains, which is a subrange of the Pacific Coast Ranges. The ski resort offers a variety of terrain including gentle rolling hills and more challenging steep slopes, making it suitable for skiers of all levels. Some of the prominent mountain aspects in the area include Mount Gordon Lyon, Mount Campbell, and Mount Williwaw. The resort also offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers, providing a picturesque backdrop for a day of skiing.
The best trails at the resort are considered to be the Moose Ridge Trail and the Connecting Trail, both of which offer stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was once a military airfield during World War II. For beginner skiers, it is recommended to try the Blueberry Hill Trail, which is a short and easy loop. For après-ski, locals recommend visiting the Moose's Tooth Pub and Pizzaria, which offers delicious pizza and craft beer.
Run Count | 7 Trails |
This snow report combines on-mountain observations, regional SNOTEL sensors, and weather model data specific to Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails and the surrounding region.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, snow, mainly between 9am and noon. areas of blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. high near 32. southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Campbell Airstrip Cross Country Ski Trails is expected to receive up to 3.7" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
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Alaska’s heaviest snowfall over the next five days is forecasted along the Gulf Coast and Southeast, particularly near Juneau and Cordova. Eaglecrest Ski Area near Juneau leads with 38" in new snow expected, backed by nearby stations like Long Lake (29") and Flower Mountain (29"). Mt. Eyak in Cordova also stands out with 14", confirmed by Upper Tsaina River reporting ... Read more