EAGLECREST SKI AREA
CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS
| CONDITIONS | BASE | SUMMIT |
|---|---|---|
| Temp (F) | 1 | -5 |
| Wind (Speed in knots) | 16 | 22 |
| New Snow: 12hrs | 0" | 0" |
| New Snow: 24hrs | 0" | 0" |
| Snowpack | 27 | 37 |
| Season Snowfall as of Opening Day | NA | 66 |
| * Denotes unofficial morning measurement | Date: 12.21.25 | |
Fish Creek Road is a State Highway. Alaska DOT plows the road each morning prior to opening and will return as needed throughout the day. Eaglecrest is the highest road accessible point in Juneau. Be prepared for winter driving and use 4WD, AWD, studded tires, or chains whenever necessary.
Eaglecrest Ski Area Operations
Date: Monday, December 22
Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Eaglecrest Ski Area will be open to the public from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, December 22nd.
Operations & Services
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Porcupine Chairlift: Operating from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Holiday Camps & Lessons: All pre-scheduled camps and lessons are running as scheduled
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Lodges Open: Fish Creek Lodge and Porcupine Lodge
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Water & Restrooms: There is currently no running water and no indoor restroom access
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Portable Toilets: Port-a-potties are available outside
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Food & Beverage: No food and beverage services available
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Retail Services: Rentals, Retail, Repair, and Ticket Sales are open in the Porcupine Lodge
- Snow Bus: No Snow Bus service available
Safety & Operations Update
The safety of our staff and guests is our first priority. Professional crews are actively working to repair the water line break and restore water service to the lodges. Please check back tomorrow afternoon for further operational updates.
Important Reminders
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Please pay close attention to all parking signs, closure signs, and operational equipment on the mountain.
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Follow all posted signage and staff directions to ensure a safe experience.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Updated: 12/21/25 1220PM.
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Lower Trail (Skate) | Groomed |
| Lower Trail (Classic) | Groomed not tracked |
| Upper Trails (Skate) | Closed |
| Upper Trails (Classic) | Closed |
TERRAIN STATUS
| CHAIRLIFT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Porcupine | Open 9AM-1PM |
| Hooter | Closed |
| Ptarmigan | Closed |
| View Complete Chairlift Schedule & Hours |
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| TERRAIN | STATUS |
|---|---|
| People's Park | Closed |
| Terrain Park (Ego) | Closed |
| East Bowl Chutes | Closed |
| West Bowl | Closed |
| Pittman's Ridge | Closed |
| Steep Chutes | Closed |
| Beacon Park | Closed |
| Raven Rock | Closed |
| Gates close 30 minutes before last chair. Entry into closed areas or gates is against state law, and may result in a loss of skiing/riding privileges. | |
Trail Status
Muskeg Open 9AM-1PM
Dolly Varden Open 9AM-1PM
Platter Chutes Closed
Stickleback Closed
Black Bear Access Closed
Sneaky Closed
Sourdough Closed
Easy Bowl Closed
Williwaw Closed
Otter Slide Closed
Upper Sluice Box Closed
Grubstake Closed
Trickster Closed
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Ego | Closed |
| Lower Hilary's | Closed |
| Middle Hilary's | Closed |
| Upper Hilary's | Closed |
| Log Jam | Closed |
| Log Jam Runout | Closed |
| Raven | Closed |
| Raven Runout | Closed |
| Barrel Roll | Closed |
| Inside Passage | Closed |
| Nugget | Closed |
| Cheechako | Closed |
| Motherlode | Closed |
| Drifter | Closed |
| Marmot | Closed |
| Vertigo | Closed |
| Sundance | Closed |
| Breakfast Bowl | Closed |
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| East Bowl Chutes | Closed |
| West Bowl | Closed |
| Steep Chutes | Closed |
| Spruce Chute (lower) | Closed |
| Insane | Closed |
| Bear Trap | Closed |
| Waterfall | Closed |
| Most | Closed |
| Face | Closed |
| Wolverine | Closed |
| Hang Ten | Closed |
| UPHILL STATUS | |
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| See Mountain Report. On operating days, uphill access is not permitted within the ski area boundary. There are three designated routes along the ski area boundary to access backcountry terrain, not Eaglecrest terrain. Please refer to the uphill route map and read the uphill policy. Eaglecrest reserves the right to suspend uphill access at any time for ski patrol and mountain operations. This includes operating and non-operating days and hours. Uphill skiers, snowboarders, and hikers are using the area at their own risk and assume all responsibility. Always read the Mountain Report or call the Snow Phone before visiting. |
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FORECAST
The National Weather Service’s Juneau Office provides extended forecasts for Eaglecrest at 1,600′ and 2,400′ above sea level. For reference, the parking lot is at 1,130′ and the summit is 2,750′.
Hourly weather forecast graphs for Eaglecrest at 1,600′ and 2,400′ above sea level. You may select additional weather elements.
The forecast discussion is usually updated once in the early morning and again mid-afternoon.
Windy is a weather forecasting tool that visualizes data from multiple weather models, including:
- Global Forecast System (GFS) – This is NOAA’s primary forecasting model
- European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF)
- North American Mesoscale Forecast System (NAM)
- Meteoblue
WEBCAMS
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