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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Alyeska Resort

North America

Alyeska Resort

Off-season

Last season ended April 25, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 25

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

7.2cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

10

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:01 AM•Weather at base: 76m

Overview

Alyeska Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 25, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~7 cm (2.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:01 UTC.

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
Vertical1125m
Lifts7
Runs76
Skiable Area1610 acres
Average snowfall669 inches / 1700 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 25, 2026
Projected openingNovember 27, 2026

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

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.

Snow Summary

1201mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM

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24h
7cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
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Now28
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S29
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S30
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M31
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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Alaska region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SNOTELMid 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

76m

Temp

12.7°C

Wind

4.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

3.8cm

Mid-Mountain

639m

Temp

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Wind

5km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

7.2cm

Summit

1201m

Temp

5.4°C

Wind

4.6km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

7.3cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Alyeska Resort El Niño rank & forecast

Alyeska Resort ranks #18 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +20% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#18 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +20% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Alyeska Resort averaged +20% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Alyeska Resort with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +44%, '15-16 +45%, '23-24 -29%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 +45%'15-16 +45%'23-24 −29%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Alyeska Resort (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 9:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
6 / 313mm
Sat, Aug 29
8 / 31.4mm
Sun, Aug 30
8 / 00.7mm
Mon, Aug 31
4 / -21.3cm9.8mm
Tue, Sep 1
7 / -3
Wed, Sep 2
4 / 37.2mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)0000000000.11.10.1000000
Precip (mm)5.71.85.50.201.2000.71.51.66.70003.21.52.5
Temp (°C)344485384211061343
Wind (km/h)6654946645104443453
Gusts (km/h)292924203020262319302319252324142118

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1201m)

ECMWF
10.7cm
GFS
0.1cm
GEM
3.2cm
JMA
4.6cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
3cm
SnowSure™
7.2cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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5.7°

2.9°

7 km/h

Sat

29

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7.7°

3.1°

10 km/h

Sun

30

🌧️

7.9°

-0.3°

8 km/h

Mon

31

❄️

4°

-1.7°

0.7cm

12 km/h

Tue

1

☁️

7°

-3.4°

5 km/h

Wed

2

🌧️

4.1°

2.6°

5 km/h

Thu

3

🌧️

5.2°

2.5°

5 km/h

Fri

4

🌧️

5.8°

4.2°

7 km/h

Sat

5

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7.5°

2.7°

5 km/h

Sun

6

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4.2°

1.1°

0.1cm

5 km/h

Summit elevation (1201m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 787cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 996cm full-season avg

787cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~590.3 cm. That's 25% below the 5-year average (787 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 41% below the 30-year average (996 cm).

Alyeska Resort Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 1249cm with an average of 178 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November173.8cm21 days140cm190cm29.9cm
December203.8cm24 days224cm273cm38cm
January184.9cm21 days289cm331cm31.5cm
February161.4cm20 days340cm374cm29.8cm
March124.6cm19 days369cm399cm23.6cm
April128.2cm20 days385cm414cm24cm
May77.3cm15 days352cm391cm20.3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 27, 2026

Through Apr 25, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Alyeska Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 1360 cm (535 in), about 12% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

1360 cm

10 El Niño winters · 12% above median

All-season median

1214 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent101360 cm1025 cm – 1534 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña121185 cm1054 cm – 1558 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral81204 cm1072 cm – 1244 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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

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Frequently asked questions about Alyeska Resort

Where is Alyeska Resort?
Alyeska Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Alyeska Resort?
Alyeska Resort runs from a base elevation of 76 m (249 ft) to a summit of 1,201 m (3,940 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,125 m (3,691 ft).
How big is Alyeska Resort?
Alyeska Resort has 1,610 acres (652 hectares) of skiable terrain, 76 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Alyeska Resort?
Alyeska Resort is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Alyeska Resort?
Alyeska Resort typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Alyeska Resort get in a typical season?
Alyeska Resort averages 669 inches / 1700 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Alyeska Resort in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #18 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +20% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Alyeska Resort averaged +20% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Alyeska Resort with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +44%, '15-16 +45%, '23-24 -29%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.