Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry4,573 ft · Alaska
92- 3.7Today4
- 2.9Thu5
- 0Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 7:05 pm AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 5:25 pm AKST, Stoke scores Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry 92 out of 100 today, with 14.4 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 7.5 in more on the way and moderate summit wind (18.4 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 6.6 in of snow, highs of 28–34°F.
Avalanche danger · turnagain pass and girdwood
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.
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Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 14.4 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 21.3 in NWS forecast
- Forecast snow
- 7.5 in NWS
- Ridge wind
- 18.4 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 32.6°F NWS
Updated 5:25 pm AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.
Today
Go. 14.4 in new snow.
92Stoke score
Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry this week
- 92Go
- 81Go
- 63Maybe
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 34°Low 31°Snow 3.7 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 18 mph, gusts 25 mph
- Thu, Nov 5SnowHigh 33°Low 26°Snow 2.9 inChance of precipitation 79%Wind 15 mph, gusts 23 mph
- Fri, Nov 6CloudyHigh 28°Low 23°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 10%Wind 13 mph, gusts 18 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST.
Stoke’s take
Turnagain Pass and Girdwood have seen 14.4 in of new snow in the last 24 hours and 21.3 in over 48 hours, with 9.5 in more forecast. Summit wind is 18.4 mph at 32.6°F, so pack a windproof layer and plan your timing around the best window. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry have?
14.4 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 21.3 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 5:25 pm AKST.
What's the weather at Turnagain Pass and Girdwood backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 7:05 PM AKST. Today: snow, high 34°, low 31°, 3.7 in of snow; Thu: snow, high 33°, low 26°, 2.9 in of snow; Fri: cloudy, high 28°, low 23°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Turnagain Pass and Girdwood 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 5:25 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.