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This report captures our season history, operations, finances, community outreach, education, and goals for the future. We also recognize the sponsors, donors, and partners who make it all possible. Thank you! Click to view the 2025/26 HPAC Annual Report
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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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Tonight

Tonight: Snow. Low around 29. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Low: 29 °F		 Sunday

Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
High: 32 °F		 Sunday
Night
Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow between 10pm and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. Low around 29. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Low: 29 °F		 Monday

Monday: Snow showers before 10am, then snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
High: 33 °F		 Monday
Night
Monday Night: A chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Low: 29 °F		 Tuesday

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind.
High: 36 °F		 Tuesday
Night
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Low: 29 °F		 Wednesday

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
High: 34 °F		 Wednesday
Night
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Low: 30 °F
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