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Chugach State Park backcountry

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Chugach State Park backcountry

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As of 6:25 pm AKST, Stoke scores Chugach State Park backcountry 50 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and moderate summit wind (20.7 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 29–37°F. Updated .

Avalanche danger · chugach state park

Official forecast from Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

No daily danger ratings yet. Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. cnfaic.org

Read the full forecast at Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center

Forecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center.

Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)

No recent station data for this spot.

Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
Directions
RoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska

Conditions

New snow, 24h
0 in
NWS forecast
New snow, 48h
0 in
NWS forecast
Forecast snow
0 in
NWS
Ridge wind
20.7 mph
NWS
Temperature
36.1°F
NWS

Updated 6:25 pm AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.

Today

Maybe. No new snow.

50Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Chugach State Park backcountry snow forecast

Chugach State Park backcountry3,604 ft · Alaska
50
Last 24 hours0″Wed 6:25 pm AKST
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today4
  2. 0Thu5
  3. 0Fri6
  4. Sat7
  5. Sun8
  6. Mon9
  7. Tue10

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 5:05 pm AKST. Inches. Estimates.

Best day to ski Chugach State Park backcountry this week

  1. Today50Maybe
  2. Thu53Maybe
  3. Fri54Maybe
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
See the full week with Pro

Chugach State Park backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4RainHigh 37°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 59%Wind 21 mph, gusts 36 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5CloudyHigh 37°Low 28°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 49%Wind 10 mph, gusts 22 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 29°Low 24°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 3%Wind 10 mph, gusts 14 mph
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 5:05 PM AKST.

Stoke’s take

No new snow has fallen in the past 48 hours, and none is forecast. Summit wind is 20.7 mph at 36.1°F, so pack layers for the wind and check your timing against the best window. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

How much new snow does Chugach State Park backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 0 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 6:25 pm AKST.

What's the weather at Chugach State Park backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 5:05 PM AKST. Today: rain, high 37°, low 34°, 0 in of snow; Thu: cloudy, high 37°, low 28°, 0 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 29°, low 24°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Chugach State Park backcountry today?

The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm AKST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.

NWSNWS forecast

Updated 6:25 pm AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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