Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center
Hatcher Pass

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Forecast

Avalanche risk Issued: Tue, November 28th, 2023
ARCHIVED FORECAST - All forecasts expire after 24 hours from the posting date/time.
The avalanche hazard is CONSIDERABLE for STORM SLABS at all elevations and MODERATE rising to CONSIDERABLE by end of day for WIND SLABS at upper elevations on slopes steeper than 35º. A sneaker storm hit Hatcher Pass depositing 10 inches of new snow with 1.2" of SWE  at 3550' in the past 30 hours accompanied by winds gusting S 22-30 mph at 4500'.  Winds are forecasted to increase throughout the day which will increase the likelihood of triggering a wind... (Read More)

Announcements

The Avalanche Factor with Joe Stock
Wednesday, November 29, 6:00PM Bearpaw River Brewing Company Taproom (Palmer-Wasilla Hwy) Join HPAC as we host local guide, avalanche instructor, and author Joe Stock for a presentation marking the release of his newest book, "The Avalanche Factor." Joe will talk about the book and dive into one of its topics, luck and avalanches. About Joe: Joe is an internationally licensed IFMGA Mountain Guide based in Anchorage, Alaska. He has been climbing and skiing around the world for over 30 years...
Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop
Friday, November 10, 9:00AM – 4:20PM Atwood Hall, Alaska Pacific University The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center, Alaska Avalanche School, Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center, and the American Avalanche Association host a gatheringof snow professionals for a day of learning, presentation, discussion, and networking each fall in early November. More information and tickets on the event website.
Movie Night!
Join us this TUESDAY for movie night. The details: Glenn Massay Theater Doors at 6PM, movie at 7PM $20 in advance (link in bio), $25 at the door AND it’s the only place to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a new pair of @rossignol skis, a guided Cat-Skiing day at @skeetawkak, and more!! Ski ya there.

Current Weather

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Overnight

Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Mostly Cloudy

 Wednesday

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 27. East wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance Snow
 Wednesday
Night
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Cloudy then
Slight Chance
Snow
 Thursday

Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Chance Snow

 Thursday
Night
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Mostly Cloudy

 Friday

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Partly Sunny

 Friday
Night
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Mostly Cloudy

 Saturday

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19.
Mostly Cloudy

 Saturday
Night
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Mostly Cloudy
Lo 24 °F Hi 27 °F Lo 20 °F Hi 26 °F Lo 19 °F Hi 21 °F Lo 17 °F Hi 19 °F Lo 14 °F

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