Weather

Weather Links

NWS Point Forecast: Point forecast for Independence Mine / Hatcher Pass.
NWS Avalanche Weather Guidance (AVG) forecast page. Get the special detailed winter forecast for popular backcountry areas around our state.
AOOS Interactive Map: Integrates RWIS, NWS, DOT, FAA Wx stations (including webcams) all into one map.
Windy.com Spot Forecast: Spot forecast for Hatcher Pass (tip: compare models using the links at the bottom of the page).

Marmot Weather Station (4500′): CNFAIC weather station on Marmot Ridge in Hatcher Pass. Wind / Temp / webcam image.
Gold Chord Weather Station (4050′): Weather station located at the Gold Cord Mine in Hatcher Pass.
Independence Mine Snotel (3550′): LAST 24 HRS :: LAST 7 DAYS SnoTel located at Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass.
Frostbite Bottom Snotel (2700′): Weather station located at the top of Skeetawk Ski Resort, at the base of Frostbite Peak, Hatcher Pass.
AKDOT Road Weather Information System weather station at mile 15, Fishhook-Willow Road.
CNFAIC Weather Station Map: Weather station data for SCAK embedded in Google Maps.

Alaska – SWE: Alaska Snow Water Equivalent Map
Alaska Satellite: Satellite loop from past 12 hours.
Alaska Radar: Kenai Radar loop from past hour. Middleton Island Radar Loop from past hour.

State Parks Hatcher Pass Snow Report: Winter recreation conditions and motorized access updated regularly during winter months.
ADOT&PF Road Weather Information System (RWIS): Highway weather station data and webcams
DOT&PF 511 Driving Conditions: Road conditions and alerts including avalanche related traffic delays
Mat-SU XC trail grooming report: Updated grooming report for XC trails throughout the Mat-Su, Anchorage and Kenai