EAGLECREST SKI AREA
CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS
| CONDITIONS | BASE | SUMMIT |
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| Wind (mph) | ||
| New Snow: 12hrs | ||
| Snowpack | ||
| Season Snowfall |
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.
Date:11/09/2026
Hello, and welcome back to the conditions reports for the 2026/27 ski season! We will begin posting regular updates closer to Opening Day, December 12th. For now, do your snow dances, bring your gear up to the ski shop (M – F: 9 AM-4 PM), watch some ski movies, do your leg strengthening, and anticipate another great winter at our favorite mountain! Ski you in no time.
The Nordic Report will be back for the 2026/27 season with daily operational updates and grooming updates to the upper and lower nordic trails.
Daily Operations Report – Eaglecrest Ski Area
Date: 04/30/2026
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.
- Eaglecrest Ski Area is closed for the 2026 season.
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The summer road at Eaglecrest Ski Area is currently being cleared. Unmarked hazards may be present, along with active machinery and maintenance staff in the area. Recreation is at your own risk, please use caution and follow all posted signage.
TERRAIN STATUS
| CHAIRLIFT | STATUS |
|---|---|
| Porcupine | Closed |
| Hooter | Closed |
| Ptarmigan | Closed |
| Hours of Operation | Closed for the season |
| View Complete Chairlift Schedule & Hours |
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Trail Status
Muskeg Closed
Dolly Varden Closed
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
Ego Closed
Upper Hilary's Closed
Middle Hilary's Closed
Lower 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
Lower Spruce Chutes Closed
Insane Closed
Bear Trap Closed
Waterfall Closed
Most Closed
Face Closed
Wolverine Closed
Hang Ten Closed
| Trail | Updated- 4/12 |
|---|---|
| Lower Trail (Skate) | Closed |
| Lower Trail (Classic) | Closed |
| Upper Trails (Skate) | Closed |
| Upper Trails (Classic) | Closed |
| TERRAIN | STATUS |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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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