Alyeska Resort ski resort

📷 Alyeska Resort

North America

Alyeska Resort

36

Solid

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

0.8cm

Past 48 Hours

0.8cm

Past 10 Days

11.6cm

14-Day Forecast

53.6cm

Snow Depth

259cm

🎿

Powder Days

22

this season

Updated: Apr 12, 3:01 PMWeather at base: 76m

Resort Guide

Alyeska Resort is located in Girdwood, Alaska, surrounded by the Chugach Mountains and offering over 1,600 skiable acres with a vertical rise of 2,500 feet. The resort features diverse terrain for all abilities, a modern aerial tram, and panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and surrounding glaciers. Signature experiences include night skiing, heli-skiing, and access to Nordic trails, while amenities range from a full-service hotel and spa to multiple dining options. Alyeska stands out for its unique northern location, abundant snowfall, and dramatic Alaskan scenery.

Resort Info

Summit1201m
Base76m
Vertical3200m
Lifts7/7
Runs60/76
Skiable Area1610 acres
Avg Snowfall669 inches / 1700 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

The Sitzmark Bar & Grill – A legendary après-ski spot at Alyeska Resort, the Sitzmark is celebrated for its laid-back mountain vibe, live music events, hearty pub fare, and welcoming atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors for post-ski relaxation and entertainment.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
36
Solid
stable

Good conditions - book with confidence.

Current conditions at Alyeska Resort are quite pleasant with moderate snowfall and a temperature of -6°C. You can expect a solid snow depth of 264cm, which is perfect for your skiing adventures. With a 14-day forecast predicting an average of 43cm of additional snow, the outlook is looking promising!

AI-generated summary

Depth

242cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

17cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1201mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM

11cm
24h
54cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
11
Prev10d
2.9
Now12
0.4
M13
T14
W15
2
T16
4.1
F17
4.3
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Alaska region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC

Freezing Level

940m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

76m

Temp

0.8°C

Wind

0.8km/h

Snow Depth

264cm

14-Day Forecast

40.9cm

Mid-Mountain

639m

Temp

-2.2°C

Wind

6km/h

Snow Depth

262cm

14-Day Forecast

15.5cm

Summit

1201m

Temp

-6.5°C

Wind

0.8km/h

Snow Depth

264cm

14-Day Forecast

43.3cm

Lifts Open

7/7
100%

open

Runs Open

60/76

Live Conditions

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1201m)

ECMWF
53.6cm
GFS
33.8cm
GEM
16.7cm
JMA
8.4cm
ICON
7.2cm
Météo-Fr
4.8cm
SnowSure™
20.8cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

❄️

-4.1°

-6.5°

2.9cm

Mon

13

❄️

-2.6°

-9.3°

0.4cm

Tue

14

☁️

-3.7°

-17.7°

Wed

15

❄️

-2.8°

-13.5°

Thu

16

❄️

-3.5°

-6.6°

2cm

Fri

17

❄️

-4°

-9.9°

4.1cm

Sat

18

❄️

-2.9°

-7.6°

4.3cm

Sun

19

❄️

-2.6°

-15.3°

0.3cm

Mon

20

❄️

-4.3°

-6.6°

8.4cm

Tue

21

❄️

-3.7°

-6.3°

2.5cm

Summit elevation (1201m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 03:01 PM UTC

539.6cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-38%

vs 5-Year Avg

873.7cm avg by now

-44%

vs 30-Year Avg

958cm avg by now

873.7cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Recent snowfall has declined compared to long-term patterns, with the 5-year average (777.0 cm) falling below the 30-year average (856.3 cm), indicating a downward trend. The current season's snowfall is particularly low, reaching only 68% of the 5-year average and 61% of the 30-year average, marking a significant anomaly. While there was a brief rebound in 2020 and 2024, the overall pattern over the past five years reflects reduced snowfall and increased variability relative to historical norms.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.