Alyeska ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Alaska, United States · Base 249 ft · Summit 2,756 ft · Vertical 2,507 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Alyeska snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 24 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 7 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 24 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, and 24 in. is forecast in 7 days with 10 in. Thursday.
On the Ikon Pass for intermediates and advanced skiers at 139% of normal, pick Jan 3 and Feb 28.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Alyeska
How much snow does Alyeska get?
About 669 inches in an average season. The snowiest months are usually December and January, with about 134 inches each.
When is the best time to ski Alyeska?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Alyeska good for beginners?
8% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 45% intermediate and 47% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Alyeska on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Alyeska is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates and advanced skiers
■ Beginner 8% · ■ Intermediate 45% · ■ Advanced 47%
70 mapped runs (about 18 miles) and 7 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 0.9 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
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