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Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center (HPAC) is seeking an Avalanche Forecaster or Assistant Forecaster for a seasonal position for the 2026-2027 winter season. HPAC forecaster positions work both independently and with other HPAC staff to collect and analyze field, snow, and weather data to provide public avalanche advisories for backcountry winter users in the HPAC forecast area. Additional work may include events, education, and community outreach tasks. This is a part-time (30 hours/week) seasonal position that will start in December and...
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Join us! The HPAC Board of Directors is currently seeking new board members. Ideal board members bring insights, energy, and enthusiasm for the work of HPAC along with representation of our broad and diverse winter backcountry community. While a strong enthusiasm for the outdoors, winter recreation, and public safety is needed to be an effective board member, no formal or professional backcountry experience is required for this role. Please click here to review the full position posting. We encourage all...

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Afternoon
This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
High: 33 °F		 Tonight

Tonight: Snow, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. East wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Low: 31 °F		 Sunday

Sunday: Snow before 10am, then snow showers after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
High: 34 °F		 Sunday
Night
Sunday Night: Snow showers. Low around 27. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Low: 27 °F		 Columbus
Day
Columbus Day: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
High: 31 °F		 Monday
Night
Monday Night: A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Low: 25 °F		 Tuesday

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
High: 30 °F		 Tuesday
Night
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Low: 23 °F		 Wednesday

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
High: 29 °F
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