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By Sean O'Neil, Forecaster Posted 2 months ago January 9, 2026

Game Time: A Warm System Has Arrived for the Weekend

Summary

A Gulf of Alaska low pressure system will bring stormy conditions for the rest of the weekend. Alyeska should see a mix of rain and snow at the base, and high density snow falling mostly on Friday night. Snow levels rise at Eaglecrest above the base, but Saturday has the most reasonable snow levels. Hatcher Pass could see another sneaker dump on Saturday evening.

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About Our Forecaster

Sean O'Neil

Forecaster

Sean O'Neil received a B.S. in Meteorology from the University of Washington, which led to him a forecasting position at the NWS in Anchorage, Alaska. He is now a graduate student at the Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nevada focusing on mountain climate and predictability.

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