Best time to ski Alyeska
For the best snow, ski Alyeska in January, December, and November. Those months bring 53% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Alyeska snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 2,750 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Alyeska's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, December, and November get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Alyeska season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Alyeska?
For the best snow, ski Alyeska in January, December, and November. Those months bring 53% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Alyeska?
January is typically the snowiest month at Alyeska, with about 19% of the season's snow.
Does Alyeska have good snow in December?
December brings about 18% of Alyeska's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Alyeska getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Alyeska is forecast to get 22.4" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #2 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Tuesday, Nov 10 with 18.5". It picked up 17.3" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 21°F, foggy, with 3 mph wind.