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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
Movie Night on October 27!
Join us on October 27th at the Glenn Massay Theater for our kickoff to the season - a screening of Matchstick Productions' latest movie, "Way Out!" Doors open at 6pm and the movie starts at 7pm. Save $5 - Get Tickets Today! $20 presale, $25 at the door. Hear from HPAC staff and forecasters about the season ahead. Purchase tickets for a live drawing to win prizes from Rossignol, Summit Ski Co., Alaska Mountaineering & Hiking, Backcountry Bike & Ski,...
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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...

Current Weather

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Tonight

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Low: 24 °F
Saturday

Saturday: A chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.
High: 30 °F
Saturday
Night
Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 27. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Low: 27 °F
Sunday

Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm.  High near 31. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.
High: 31 °F
Sunday
Night
Sunday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow likely between 10pm and 4am, then snow showers likely after 4am.  Low around 28. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Low: 28 °F
Monday

Monday: Snow showers likely before 10am, then snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.
High: 32 °F
Monday
Night
Monday Night: A chance of snow before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Low: 27 °F
Tuesday

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
High: 34 °F
Tuesday
Night
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Low: 30 °F
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