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Avalanche Rescue Workshop
Saturday, December 13th, 12:00-3:00 PM Hatcher Pass – Fishhook (Marmot) Lot All skill levels and modes of transportation welcome! This is a community oriented rescue-focused clinic for winter backcountry travelers. Open to all and free to attend. Practice companion rescue (bring your gear, limited supply of loaner gear will be available). Learn the basics if you have never done rescue. Refine skills if you are intermediate-advanced. Advanced clinics (multiple burials, deep burial considerations) available on request. Review warning signs of...
December State of the Snowpack
Wednesday, December 10th, 6:00 PM Backcountry Bike & Ski – Palmer Join the HPAC forecasters as they discuss the current State of the Snowpack and relevant avalanche safety topics informed by current conditions. Pizza and refreshments provided by Erik Christensen State Farm!
Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop
Friday, November 7th Hilltop Ski Area - Anchorage The Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center, Alaska Avalanche School, Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center, and the American Avalanche Association host a gathering of snow professionals for a day of learning, presentation, discussion, and networking each fall in early November. Join us at another new location – HILLTOP SKI AREA – for a day of learning, networking, and fun. This will be the 13th year of the Southcentral Alaska Avalanche Workshop and we look forward to having it kick...
Ski Movie Fundraiser – “After the Snow”
Monday, October 27th - Doors open at 6:00 PM Glenn Massay Theater - Palmer Join us for the latest film from Matchstick Productions! Presented by Rossignol, Team Gimp Squad promotions and HPAC, all proceeds will go to support HPAC. “After The Snowfall” is a celebration of skiing in its purest form, chronicling the world’s best athletes and everyday skiers as they chase snow, risk it all, and find joy in the mountains. From deep powder mornings in Japan to pond...

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Afternoon
This Afternoon: Areas of blowing snow before 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 9. Northeast wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
High: 9 °F		 Tonight

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Low: 8 °F		 Tuesday

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 11. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
High: 11 °F		 Tuesday
Night
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Low: 5 °F		 Wednesday

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 6. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
High: 6 °F		 Wednesday
Night
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Low: 1 °F		 Thursday

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 7.
High: 7 °F		 Thursday
Night
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Low: 4 °F		 Friday

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 12.
High: 12 °F
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