CONDITIONS
Projected Opening Day: December 5, 2020
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Updated Nov 29, 2020 10:07 AM
| CONDITIONS | BASE | SUMMIT |
|---|---|---|
| Temp | 33° | 29° |
| Wind | SSE 5mph | SE 20kts |
| New Snow (24hr) | 5.8" | 11" |
| New Snow (48hr) | 7.6" | 13.7 |
| Season Snowfall | 36.6" | 80.4” |
| Snowpack | 23” | 57" |
More Observations
Summit Temperature Ptarmigan Chairlift
Wind Speed & Direction (Juneau Airport Wind System)
University of Alaska Southeast Weather Stations
Webcams
| OVERALL COMMUNITY RISK LEVEL | 3 - HIGH |
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| Eaglecrest is in Phase 3 Operations. Phases of operations will evolve throughout the season based on the COVID-19 Risk Metric Rating determined by the City and Borough of Juneau’s Emergency Operations Center. The Risk Metric Rating fluctuates based on infection rates per 100,000 population and is updated daily by 5:00 PM. |
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Mountain Report x2
Nordic Report x3
Eaglecrest’s parking lot is the highest road accessible location in Juneau! Please use 4WD, AWD, studded tires, or chains whenever necessary!
The upper mountain has 11" of new snowfall and 24” in the last four days. It is wind-loaded and resting on weak layers. Real avalanche hazards exist. Eaglecrest is backcountry when we are not operating, and there has not been any avalanche control work in the ski area. Stay home if you do not have backcountry skills, equipment, and knowledge!
We’ve now had ten consecutive days with snowfall. The ten-day snow total is now 36" at the summit and 15" at the base. This is the good news! Here is the bad...
The National Weather Service is calling lots of rain coming our way, even in the highest elevations. The forecast discussion reads ominously, and I quote, "atmospheric river scenarios with high rainfall totals for the foreseeable future." Our snowmaking base is resilient and this is among the deepest preseason snowpacks we've had, but this is not an ideal start to December after such a snowy November! We'll be keeping a close eye on it. Stay tuned for more updates.
Opening Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, and if we can survive the early part of next week, we should have one of the largest terrain openings ever at Eaglecrest! Learn more about operational changes at skieaglecrest.com/covid19. Thanks for checking in with us, and remember to wear a face covering, treat your vehicle as your lodge, and please be respectful!
If you visit the mountain, please use caution, hike at your own risk, and avoid snowmaking equipment, hoses, and cables. We reserve the right to suspend access at any time for ski patrol or mountain operations. Check the new "Uphill Status" section at skieaglecrest.com/conditions.
Updated Nov 29, 2020 11:57 AM
| Trail | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Trails | Everything groomed for skate and classic, except Guy's Hill & Dog Loop | Groomed (11/29) |
| Upper Trails | Partial routes and loops. | Groomed (11/29) |
| We need your support this season. Please remember to purchase a Nordic Season Pass or Season Pass Add On at store.skieaglecrest.com or pay your trail fees at the Ticket Office! Enjoy the trails this preseason free of charge. Opening Day is scheduled for Saturday, December 5! Click here for a trail map. |
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| DATE | SUMMIT NEW SNOW | SUMMIT SNOWPACK | BASE NEW SNOW | BASE SNOWPACK | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.29.20 | 11 | 57 | 5.8 | 23 | Snow or rain/snow mix at base |
| 11.28.20 | 2.7 | 48 | 1.8 | 19 | |
| 11.27.20 | 2 | 44 | 0.5 | 17 | |
| 11.26.20 | 8 | 42 | 0.6 | 18 | |
| 11.25.20 | 0.1 | 37 | 0 | 17 | |
| 11.24.20 | 6 | 38 | 1.4 | 20 | |
| 11.23.20 | 2 | 34 | 1.8 | 19 | |
| 11.22.20 | 3 | 32 | 2.1 | 17 | |
| 11.21.20 | 0 - 0.1 | 29 | 0.2 | 15 | Trace snowfall at Summit. |
| 11.20.20 | 1 | 29 | 1.1 | 15 | |
| 11.19.20 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | |
| 11.18.20 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 14 | High winds scouring snowpack. |
| 11.17.20 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 14 | |
| 11.16.20 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 14 | |
| 11.15.20 | 0.8 | 33 | 0.5 | 14 | |
| 11.14.20 | 0.5 | 33 | 0.4 | 14 | |
| 11.13.20 | 5.1 | 33 | 1.6 | 14 | |
| 11.12.20 | 3.5 | 29 | 2.7 | 14 | |
| 11.11.20 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | |
| 11.10.20 | 1.5 | 26 | 0.2 | 13 | |
| 11.9.20 | 4.5 | 26 | 4.4 | 13 | High winds affecting snow measurement accuracy. |
| 11.8.20 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 10 | |
| 11.7.20 | 0.2 | 16 | 0.3 | 10 | |
| 11.6.20 | 0 | 16 | 0.1 | 10 | |
| 11.5.20 | 0.2 | 16 | 0.2 | 10 | |
| 11.4.20 | 1.5 | 16 | 2.1 | 10 | |
| 11.3.20 | 2 | 15 | 1.9 | 8 | |
| 11.2.20 | 6 | 13 | 5.7 | 6 | |
| 11.1.20 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.31.20 | 6 | 10 | 0 - 0.1 | 0 | High winds affecting snow measurement accuracy. Trace snowfall at Base. |
| 10.30.20 | 0.3 | 6 | 0.2 | 0 | |
| 10.29.20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.28.20 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.27.20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.26.20 | 4 | 6 | 0 - 0.1 | 0 | High winds affecting snow measurement accuracy. Trace snowfall at Base. |
| 10.25.20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.24.20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.23.20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.22.20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.21.20 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10.20.20 | 4.5 | 5 | 0.6 | 1 | |
| 10.19.20 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.4 | 0 |
TERRAIN STATUS
Updated Nov 4, 2020 9:11 AM
| CHAIRLIFT | SCHEDULE | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Ptarmigan | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Closed |
| Black Bear | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Closed |
| Hooter | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Closed |
| Porcupine | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Closed |
Updated Nov 5, 2020 12:10 PM
| TERRAIN | STATUS |
|---|---|
| West Bowl | Closed |
| East Bowl Chutes | Closed |
| Pittman's Ridge | Closed |
| Steep Chutes | Closed |
| Beacon Park | Closed |
| Terrain Park | Closed |
Updated Nov 12, 2020 3:10 PM
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Summer Road | Groomed |
| Muskeg | Closed |
| Dolly Varden | Closed |
| Stickleback | Closed |
| Black Bear Access | Closed |
| Sneaky | Closed |
| Sourdough | Closed |
| Easy Bowl | Closed |
| Williwaw | Closed |
| Otter Slide | Closed |
| Sluice Box | Closed |
| Grubstake | Closed |
| Trickster | Closed |
Updated Nov 4, 2020 12:22 PM
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Ego | Closed |
| Lower Hilary's | Closed |
| Hilary's | Closed |
| Log Jam | Closed |
| Raven | Closed |
| Barrel Roll | Closed |
| Inside Passage | Closed |
| Cheechako | Closed |
| Nugget | Closed |
| Motherlode | Closed |
| Drifter | Closed |
| Marmot | Closed |
| Vertigo | Closed |
| Sundance | Closed |
Updated Nov 4, 2020 12:22 PM
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| East Bowl Chutes | Closed |
| West Bowl | Closed |
| Steep Chutes | Closed |
| Spruce Chute | Closed |
| Insane | Closed |
| Bear Trap | Closed |
| Waterfall | Closed |
| Most | Closed |
| Face | Closed |
| Wolverine | Closed |
| Hang Ten | Closed |
Updated Nov 4, 2020 9:11 AM
| UPHILL STATUS | OPEN |
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Always read the Mountain Report or call the Snow Phone – (907) 790-2000 x2 – before visiting Eaglecrest! We reserve 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. We might also ask guests to park differently to accommodate snow plows.
Uphill access is restricted to three routes on operating days. Please refer to the map below and read the full policy here.
FORECAST
The link button below is the National Weather Service’s extended forecast for Eaglecrest at an elevation of 2,398′ above sea level. Click here for the 1,598′ forecast.
The link button below is the National Weather Service’s hourly forecast for Eaglecrest at an elevation of 2,398′ above sea level. Click here for the 1,598′ forecast
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
See what’s happening right now on the mountain!
We can’t link the FAA images here. Click the button below, and then click the green dot over Eaglecrest.
Delayed. We hope to install this webcam when the upper mountain terrain opens, but other projects are a higher priority right now.
