Is Alyeska Resort snowsure?
The snowiest week in Alyeska Resort is week 2 of December. There are typically 4.5 snowy days during this week with 47 cm of snowfall. Check out the Alyeska Resort Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Alyeska Resort
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 41 cm | 4.5 days |
| January | 32 cm | 4.3 days |
| February | 33 cm | 4.4 days |
| March | 27 cm | 4.3 days |
| April | 21 cm | 3.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Alyeska Resort during April (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of April for Alyeska Resort is 19 cm. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week.Alyeska Resort typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 457m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (849m) is slightly above the mid altitude of Alyeska Resort. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Alyeska Resort at the end of April but a rainy day during this week occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 19cm. Daytime temperatures at the mid altitude in Alyeska Resort during week four of April usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.0°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.4°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. On average, only one or two days with sunshine per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) are unusual, occuring this week on average one year in 1 while powder days that do not coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather also happen, on average one day during this week in any given year.
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Alyeska Resort Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Alyeska Resort and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Alyeska Resort are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Alyeska Resort are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Alyeska Resort are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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