Current Weather

NWS Radar Image

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Hatch Peak Webcam

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Marmot Webcam

Click for CNFAIC Marmot data.

Weather Links

Weather Forecasts

• NWS Point Forecast: Point forecast for Independence Mine / Hatcher Pass.
• NWS Surface Analysis and Forecast: Current weather conditions at the surface and low altitudes
• 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 and view webcams).

Weather Stations

• Marmot Weather Station (4500′): CNFAIC weather station on Marmot Ridge in Hatcher Pass. Wind / Temp / webcam image.
• Hatch Peak Weather Station (4561′): HPAC weather station on Hatch Peak 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′):  7-day graph – 24-hour table – 7-day table  SNOTEL located at Independence Mine in Hatcher Pass.
• Frostbite Bottom (2700′): 7-day graph – 24-hour table – 7-day table SNOTEL 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.

Weather Stations- Out of Forecast Zone

• Snowbird Glacier (4990’) [damaged in 2025 and currently offline]: 7-day graph – 24-hour table – 7-day table
• Snowbird Ridge (5860’): 7-day graph – 24-hour table – 7-day table

Weather Data

• 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 of Alaska Reports / Forecasts / Motorized Access

• 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: Web cams (IM, Archangel, GPRA) & grooming report for XC trails throughout the Mat-Su, Anchorage and Kenai