EAGLECREST SKI AREA
CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS
| CONDITIONS | BASE | SUMMIT |
|---|---|---|
| Temp (F) | 37 | 30 |
| Wind (Speed in mph) | 5 | 14 |
| New Snow: 12hrs (in) | 0 | 0 |
| New Snow: 24hrs (in) | 0 | 0 |
| Snowpack (in) | 44 | 63 |
| Season Snowfall as of Opening Day (in) | NA | 93 |
| * Denotes unofficial morning measurement | Date: 1.10.26 | |
Fish Creek Road is an Alaska State Highway that is maintained by CBJ, the road is plowed each morning prior to opening and will return as needed throughout the day. Eaglecrest is the highest road accessible in Juneau. Be prepared for winter driving and required use of 4WD, AWD, studded tires, or chains whenever necessary.
**Fish Creek Road condition status is Hazardous. One lane traffic in areas due to conditions, please drive slow and drive with caution**
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Porcupine Chairlift: Operating from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hooter Chairlift: Operating from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Uphill Travel Closure – Avalanche Mitigation
Effective 06:00AM on Sunday, January 11, all uphill travel at Eaglecrest Ski Area is closed while avalanche mitigation work is conducted.
Our team is working diligently to reopen the mountain as soon as it is safe to do so. All uphill travel beyond Hooter Terrain Boundary will remain closed, Sunday, January 11. Status updates will be posted on this page and shared on Eaglecrest’s social media channels when uphill travel reopens.
Please remember, when avalanche mitigation is underway, the public must be completely outside of the Eaglecrest Ski Area boundary by 06:00AM.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we manage these challenging winter conditions.
Regular scheduled ski operations will resume at 09:00AM – 3:00PM.
Multi-week programs & Lessons: All pre-scheduled programs & lessons are running as scheduled.
Lodges Open: Fish Creek Lodge and Porcupine Lodge for warming and lockers.
Water & Restrooms: There is no running water and no indoor restroom access.
Portable Toilets: Port-a-potties are available outside.
Food & Beverage: No food and beverage services available at the Eaglecrest Grill. Mountain Lift espresso and snacks are available in Fish Creek Lodge.
Retail Service: Rentals, Retail, Repair, and Tickets Sales are available.
Snow Bus: Regular weekend and Holiday schedule.
Daily Operations Report – Eaglecrest Ski Area
Date: 01/10/2026
This daily report is provided to keep our community informed about current operations at Eaglecrest Ski Area. It includes important updates on ongoing maintenance, lift operations and repairs, utility or infrastructure issues, and any other operational matters that may impact access, safety, or the guest experience. Our goal is to offer transparency and timely information, so guests, staff, and partners know what to expect each day on the mountain.
- Safehold Inspector, Tom Scully has arrived onsite to inspect Ptarmigan Chairlift. Ptarmigan was approved contingent on three additional sheaves being replaced on Tower 15. The replacements are scheduled to be completed this weekend. The inspection approval must be submitted and approved before opening, which should be done by Monday. Ptarmigan is tentatively scheduled to open the following operation day, Wednesday 01/14/26.
- Ski Patrol will give a backcountry and upper mountain report and avalanche information, projected to be posted by 01/11/26.
- Port-a-potties have been refreshed on 01/08/26. There is a new ADA unit and additional units available. Hilda Dam port-a-potty scheduled to be refreshed by 01/18/26.
- Alaska Waste removed and replaced the dumpster on 01/07/26.
- The snow cat track was damaged on Wednesday; it is being repaired. The second wench cat is also being repaired. PistenBully technician scheduled for next week.
- Gondola cable car shipping containers are tentatively scheduled to arrive by Lynden on Monday or Tuesday, 01/12 or 01/13.
- Parking lot scheduled to be sanded tonight 01/10/26.
- Water pump and underground lines scheduled to be tested from well to Waterworks, 01/11-01/13/26.
TERRAIN STATUS
| CHAIRLIFT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Porcupine | Open |
| Hooter | Open |
| Ptarmigan | Closed |
| View Complete Chairlift Schedule & Hours |
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Trail Status
Muskeg Groomed
Dolly Varden Groomed
Platter Chutes Groomed
Stickleback Groomed
Black Bear Access Groomed
Sneaky Groomed
Sourdough Groomed
Easy Bowl Closed
Williwaw Groomed
Otter Slide Closed
Upper Sluice Box Closed
Grubstake Closed
Trickster Closed
Ego Not Groomed
Upper Hilary's Closed
Middle Hilary's Closed
Lower Hilary's Groomed
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
East Bowl Chutes Closed
West Bowl Closed
Steep Chutes Closed
Lower Spruce Chutes Open
Insane Open
Bear Trap Closed
Waterfall Closed
Most Closed
Face Closed
Wolverine Closed
Hang Ten Closed
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Lower Trail (Skate) | Groomed |
| Lower Trail (Classic) | Groomed Tracked |
| Upper Trails (Skate) | Closed |
| Upper Trails (Classic) | Closed |
| 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. | |
| UPHILL STATUS | |
|---|---|
| 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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