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Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.
A developing storm system is poised to deliver the nation's most substantial snowfall over the next two days, with Alaska's remote northern regions bearing the brunt of winter's early arrival. While modest accumulations of 2 inches were observed in the past 24 hours at scattered monitoring stations in Washington's Cascades and Colorado's San Juan Mountains, the real story is unfolding across Alaska's North Slope and Brooks Range, where forecasters are calling for 4-6 inches of new snow accompanied by challenging conditions including freezing fog and mixed precipitation.
Imnaviat Creek, situated in the heart of the Brooks Range at 68.6°N latitude, stands out as the focal point for the heaviest anticipated snowfall, with 6 inches expected amid rain-snow mix and areas of dense fog. Just 35 miles south, Atigun Pass—the highest highway pass in Alaska and a critical corridor along the Dalton Highway—is forecast to receive 4 inches of accumulation through Thursday. Current conditions show minimal base depths of just 1-2 inches across these monitoring sites, suggesting this system will establish the season's first substantial snowpack in the region. The combination of wet snow, freezing fog, and temperatures hovering near the freezing mark will create treacherous travel conditions for truckers servicing Prudhoe Bay's oil fields, where an additional 2 inches is expected despite a transition to rain at the coast.
Meanwhile, the Lower 48 remains relatively quiet, with Sawmill Ridge in Washington's central Cascades reporting 2 inches over the past day atop a robust 170-inch base, though thunderstorm activity may disrupt any additional accumulation. Colorado's Vallecito station in the San Juans picked up a similar 2-inch total, but with virtually no base depth (3 inches) and continued convective activity forecast, the state's ski resorts won't benefit from this marginal event. For snow enthusiasts seeking powder, all eyes should turn northward to Alaska's Arctic, where this early-season system is delivering the nation's most impressive snowfall rates and establishing winter's foothold in America's most remote terrain.
ski areas
Every ski area Snoflo tracks. Sortable by any column. Tap a resort name for the full report; scroll down for per-resort 15-day weather meteograms.
About ski conditions
Where do the ski conditions come from?
Fresh-snow totals are aggregated from resort-side reporting, NOAA's NOHRSC snow analysis grid, and nearby SNOTEL stations. Snowpack and SWE typically come from the closest SNOTEL station to each resort.
What's a meteogram?
A compact 15-day weather chart showing temperature, precipitation, wind, and weather-symbol forecast in one view. It's the same data professional forecasters use, rendered for quick at-a-glance trip planning.
What about backcountry conditions in ?
Always consult your regional avalanche center — resort conditions don't translate to backcountry safety. The U.S. avalanche center directory is at avalanche.org.
Can I get an alert when fresh snow falls at a resort?
Yes. Save any ski area as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a fresh-snow threshold, and you'll get a push the moment it crosses. Free with a Snoflo account.