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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: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
High: 44 °F		 Tonight

Tonight: A chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Low: 33 °F		 Sunday

Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
High: 42 °F		 Sunday
Night
Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Low: 33 °F		 Monday

Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
High: 37 °F		 Monday
Night
Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 1am, then scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Low: 32 °F		 Tuesday

Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 36.
High: 36 °F		 Tuesday
Night
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Low: 31 °F		 Wednesday

Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
High: 34 °F
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