Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center

Hatcher Pass Avalanche Forecast

Avalanche risk Issued: Thu, March 28th, 2024
Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.
The hazard rating today remains LOW at all aspects and elevations. A lack of snow, wind, and rapid warming has kept the snowpack safe and stable. Daytime warming has caused variable spring-like surface conditions which change in regards to aspect, elevation, and timing. A hard overnight freeze will keep most snow surfaces firm throughout the day. (Read More)

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Current Weather

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Today

Today: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Isolated Snow
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Tonight

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the evening.
Mostly Cloudy

Friday

Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
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Friday
Night
Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Saturday

Saturday: Snow.  High near 34. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Snow

Saturday
Night
Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Snow

Sunday

Sunday: Snow.  High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Sunday
Night
Sunday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 16.
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Monday

Monday: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a high near 25.
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Hi 30 °F Lo 18 °F Hi 28 °F Lo 25 °F Hi 34 °F Lo 22 °F Hi 28 °F Lo 16 °F Hi 25 °F

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