Summit Lake backcountry3,755 ft · Alaska
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 1:25 pm AKST, Stoke scores Summit Lake backcountry 54 out of 100 today, with 0.2 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 0.2 in more on the way and light summit wind (9.2 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0.2 in of snow, highs of 31–38°F.
Avalanche danger · summit lake
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 CenterForecasts 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)
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Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0.2 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 1.2 in NWS forecast
- Forecast snow
- 0.2 in NWS
- Ridge wind
- 9.2 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 36.8°F NWS
Updated 1:25 pm AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.
Today
Maybe. No new snow and light wind.
54Stoke score
Summit Lake backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Summit Lake backcountry this week
- 54Maybe
- 54Maybe
- 54Maybe
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Summit Lake backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4MixedHigh 37°Low 31°Snow 0.2 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 10 mph, gusts 18 mph
- Thu, Nov 5RainHigh 38°Low 29°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 55%Wind 16 mph, gusts 22 mph
- Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 31°Low 25°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 6%Wind 18 mph, gusts 25 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST.
Stoke’s take
Summit Lake has 1.2 inches of new snow over 48 hours, 0.2 inches in the last 24, and none forecast. Summit winds are 11.5 mph at 37.3°F, so pack layers and plan for the best window. Drive time is unknown, so check it before you leave, and read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Summit Lake backcountry have?
0.2 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 1.2 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 1:25 pm AKST.
What's the weather at Summit Lake backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST. Today: mixed, high 37°, low 31°, 0.2 in of snow; Thu: rain, high 38°, low 29°, 0 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 31°, low 25°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Summit Lake 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 1:25 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.