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Douglas Island backcountry

As of 3:25 pm AKST, Stoke scores Douglas Island backcountry 55 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast) and light summit wind (13.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 36–38°F. Updated 5:05 pm AKST.

Avalanche danger · douglas island

Official forecast from Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center

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

Read the full forecast at Coastal Alaska 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 © Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center.

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Access

Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start

Directions

RoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska

Conditions

New snow, 24h: 0 in
New snow, 48h: 0.2 in
Forecast snow: 0 in
Ridge wind: 13.8 mph
Temperature: 36.7°F
Visibility: 6 mi

Updated 3:25 pm AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.

Today

Maybe. No new snow and light wind.

55Stoke score

Best window: 8 am to 4 pm

Douglas Island backcountry snow forecast

Douglas Island backcountry1,337 ft · Alaska

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

Best day to ski Douglas Island backcountry this week

Today55Maybe
Thu46Maybe
Fri49Maybe
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Douglas Island backcountry weather forecast

7-day forecast

Today, Nov 4RainHigh 38°Low 37°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 98%Wind 14 mph, gusts 20 mph
Thu, Nov 5MixedHigh 36°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 27 mph, gusts 31 mph
Fri, Nov 6RainHigh 38°Low 34°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 98%Wind 22 mph, gusts 33 mph
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Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 5:05 PM AKST.

Stoke’s take

Tomorrow shows no new snow in the last 24 hours, 0.2 inches over 48 hours, and no snow forecast. Summit wind is about 13.8 mph, temperature sits near 36.7°F, and visibility is 6 miles, so bring layers and plan your start around the best window. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.

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Backcountry nearby

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Questions

How much new snow does Douglas Island backcountry have?

0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 0.2 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 3:25 pm AKST.

What's the weather at Douglas Island backcountry this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 5:05 PM AKST. Today: rain, high 38°, low 37°, 0 in of snow; Thu: mixed, high 36°, low 34°, 0 in of snow; Fri: rain, high 38°, low 34°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

What's the best time to ski Douglas Island 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 3:25 pm AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work

Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

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