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End of Season Gratitude Glizzies
Join in the Pass at the Independence Mine Parking lot as we wrap the ‘25/’26 Season. FREE hot dogs, brats & bevvies while supplies last. Camping chairs, tailgate infrastructure and HPAC donations welcome. WHAT: FREE Glizzies and Brats (while supplies last) WHERE: Independence Mine State Historical Park parking lot, Hatcher Pass WHEN: Saturday 4/18 12-3:30pm WHY: Thank you all (the public) for the season and get to our end of season fundraising goal. -Big thanks to Erik Christensen State Farm...
Spring Giving Campaign
We're kicking off spring with a matching donation challenge that runs until May 1st. Give now and your donation is doubled by our generous Anonymous Donor, up to $5000! If you've found value in reading the forecast, following us on social media, or attending events this season, please consider supporting our work - $5 or $500, all gifts make an impact. Click here to donate today and help us reach our $5000 goal!
Pick.Click.Give for HPAC!
Choose avalanche safety when you file for your 2026 PFD! Applications are open TODAY, January 1, through March 31. Choose Pick.Click.Give and look for “Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center” when you file.
March State of the Snowpack
Join us at Palmer Brewing Company on Wednesday for our final State of the Snowpack of the season! Get weather and avalanche updates and forecaster advice on spring conditions - how to find the best snow, know when to go, and navigate dynamic spring hazards. Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM Palmer Brewing Company 650 E Steel Loop

Current Weather

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Overnight

Overnight: Clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Low: 18 °F		 Tuesday

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind.
High: 30 °F		 Tuesday
Night
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Low: 18 °F		 Wednesday

Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
High: 31 °F		 Wednesday
Night
Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Low: 28 °F		 Thursday

Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
High: 33 °F		 Thursday
Night
Thursday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Low: 26 °F		 Friday

Friday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
High: 34 °F		 Friday
Night
Friday Night: Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Low: 27 °F
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