📷 Alyeska Resort
North America
Alyeska Resort
Opens November 28, 2026
Best months to book: April, March, February · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Nov 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
15cm
Past 48 Hours
15cm
Past 10 Days
28cm
7-Day Forecast
70cm
Snow Depth
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❄ Heavy, wetStorm Watch · north america
Early-November Pacific System
The prediction
Alyeska Resort
37cm0–73cm across the models
1 resort in the path, 37cm at the biggest. Watching — the models see it but do not yet agree closely.
Forecast discussion
Alyeska Resort is in the path of the Early-November Pacific System.
We predict 0–73cm, most likely 37cm, over 5–9 Nov, modelled at the summit, 1,201 m, with 8mm of rain. The biggest day is 20cm on 6 Nov. Day by day: snow Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon · rain low, snow high Sat (above about 751 m).
Forecast, not observation. Every number here is the same daily series the chart below and Local Snow read.
Snow by day
Nov 4 – Nov 10, with a day either side. For each resort: where the freeze line sits against the mountain, then what falls — snow in cm, rain in mm — and the day read from those two numbers.
Alyeska Resortbase 76 m · summit 1,201 m
37cm snow8mm rain
Modelled at the summit, 1,201 m · snow above 751 m
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/ raincm · mm
Wed
Nov 4
Mixed
Thu
Nov 5
Snow
Fri
Nov 6
Snow
Sat
Nov 7
Mixed
Sun
Nov 8
Snow
Mon
Nov 9
Snow
Tue
Nov 10
Snow
snow Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon · rain low, snow high Sat (above about 751 m)
snowrain low, snow highraindryThe dots are the freeze line — the height where rain turns to snow. Solid: straight from the models. Hollow: estimated from temperature. Above the summit line it rains on the whole mountain; below the base line it snows all the way down. Blue bars are snow in cm, amber bars rain in mm; the totals above are their sums.
Alyeska Resort opens November 28, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1April135cm avg · last season 37.5
- #2March131cm avg · last season 39.7
- #3February166cm avg · last season 33
Best weeks to book
- #1 12 Apr – 15 Apr · last season 45.3
- #2 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 44.6
- #3 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 40.6
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:01 PM UTC
Terrain
Opens Nov 28
Opens November 28, 2026
76 runs · 7 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:01 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Past snow measured by Mt. Alyeska SNOTEL at 457 m (1,500 ft), mid height.
Maps
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About Alyeska Resort
Alyeska Resort is located in Girdwood, Alaska, surrounded by the Chugach Mountains and offering over 1,600 skiable acres with a vertical rise of 2,500 feet. The resort features diverse terrain for all abilities, a modern aerial tram, and panoramic views of Turnagain Arm and surrounding glaciers. Signature experiences include night skiing, heli-skiing, and access to Nordic trails, while amenities range from a full-service hotel and spa to multiple dining options. Alyeska stands out for its unique northern location, abundant snowfall, and dramatic Alaskan scenery.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Alyeska Resort
- Where is Alyeska Resort?
- Alyeska Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Alyeska Resort?
- Alyeska Resort runs from a base elevation of 76 m (249 ft) to a summit of 1,201 m (3,940 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,125 m (3,691 ft).
- How big is Alyeska Resort?
- Alyeska Resort has 1,610 acres (652 hectares) of skiable terrain, 76 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Alyeska Resort?
- Alyeska Resort is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Alyeska Resort?
- Alyeska Resort typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Alyeska Resort get in a typical season?
- Alyeska Resort averages 669 inches / 1700 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Alyeska Resort in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #18 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +20% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Alyeska Resort averaged +20% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Alyeska Resort with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +44%, '15-16 +45%, '23-24 -29%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.
