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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Eaglecrest Ski Area

North America

Eaglecrest Ski Area

Status unconfirmed

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC · informational only

Status unconfirmed

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 21, 3:03 PM•Weather at base: 366m

Overview

Eaglecrest Ski Area is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Eaglecrest Ski Area is located on Douglas Island near Juneau, Alaska, offering 640 acres of skiable terrain across four double chairlifts. The resort features a relaxed, community-focused atmosphere with diverse runs for all abilities, including glades, groomers, and backcountry access. Signature experiences include panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and ocean, as well as Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails. Key amenities include a day lodge, equipment rentals, and ski school programs, making it a welcoming destination for families and adventure seekers alike.

Resort Info

Summit838m
Base366m
Vertical472m
Lifts4
Runs36
Skiable Area640 acres
Average snowfall260 inches / 660 cm
CountryUnited States
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Ski passes

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Freedom Pass

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

Top Après Ski

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SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Status unconfirmed

Status unconfirmed

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

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Depth

Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.

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Recent

No new snow has fallen in the past week.

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Forecast

The 14-day snow outlook does not indicate any significant snowfall.

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Historic

Season-to-date snow measurements are not available, but the current total is lower than the 5-year to-date average of 749cm.

Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

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Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Alaska region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC

Base

366m

Temp

11.6°C

Wind

7.9km/h

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Mid-Mountain

602m

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9km/h

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838m

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8.5°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Eaglecrest Ski Area El Niño rank & forecast

Eaglecrest Ski Area ranks #116 of 152 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −10% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#116 of 152Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Eaglecrest Ski Area averaged -10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 -23%, '23-24 +11%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −17%'15-16 −23%'23-24 +11%

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.

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Live Conditions

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Eaglecrest Ski Area / City & Borough of Juneau

Eaglecrest Ski Area / City & Borough of Juneau

Eaglecrest Ski Area / City & Borough of Juneau

Eaglecrest Ski Area / City & Borough of Juneau

Eaglecrest Ski Area / City & Borough of Juneau

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Local Reports

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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 Eaglecrest Ski Area (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.

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Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:03 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
10 / 829mm
Sat, Aug 22
11 / 76.6mm
Sun, Aug 23
8 / 713.4mm
Mon, Aug 24
13 / 58.4mm
Tue, Aug 25
13 / 70.6mm
Wed, Aug 26
11 / 7
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)5.28.415.41.21.24.252.65.80.117.300.40.2000
Temp (°C)91099119787812781288108
Wind (km/h)896452872553635174
Gusts (km/h)1820161615919189141611162216142123

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

21

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9.9°

8.2°

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Sat

22

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11.3°

7.3°

6 km/h

Sun

23

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8.2°

6.7°

8 km/h

Mon

24

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13°

5°

8 km/h

Tue

25

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12.7°

6.6°

8 km/h

Wed

26

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10.8°

6.8°

9 km/h

Thu

27

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13°

4.7°

7 km/h

Fri

28

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10.9°

5.6°

7 km/h

Sat

29

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6.7°

4.6°

21 km/h

Sun

30

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9.1°

4.5°

7 km/h

Summit elevation (838m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC

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Off-season · 749cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

Eaglecrest Ski Area Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 809cm with an average of 143 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
November122.8cm21 days51cm87cm19.1cm
December158.2cm23 days112cm147cm24.4cm
January151.4cm23 days161cm198cm22.9cm
February118cm20 days199cm225cm20.4cm
March118.3cm21 days227cm252cm19.3cm
April70.2cm17 days220cm247cm14.4cm
May15.2cm5 days146cm199cm6.2cm

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

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Eaglecrest Ski Area, ERA5 season snowfall median was 699 cm (275 in), about 14% below 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

699 cm

10 El Niño winters · 14% below median

All-season median

816 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10699 cm563 cm – 879 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12935 cm802 cm – 1031 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8758 cm709 cm – 826 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 Eaglecrest Ski Area

Where is Eaglecrest Ski Area?
Eaglecrest Ski Area is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Eaglecrest Ski Area?
Eaglecrest Ski Area runs from a base elevation of 366 m (1,201 ft) to a summit of 838 m (2,749 ft), giving a vertical drop of 472 m (1,549 ft).
How big is Eaglecrest Ski Area?
Eaglecrest Ski Area has 640 acres (259 hectares) of skiable terrain, 36 marked runs and 4 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Eaglecrest Ski Area?
Eaglecrest Ski Area is on the Indy Pass, Powder Alliance and Freedom Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Eaglecrest Ski Area get in a typical season?
Eaglecrest Ski Area averages 260 inches / 660 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Eaglecrest Ski Area in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #116 of 152 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal −10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Eaglecrest Ski Area averaged -10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -17%, '15-16 -23%, '23-24 +11%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.