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OPTION A · 5 SKI DAYS
49 Degrees North
December 2026–February 2027
1. The season ahead
NOAA seasonal probability bands
Precipitation: 33%+ Drier than normal
Temperature: 50%+ Warmer than normal
Issued Oct 15, 2026 · Use before Nov 19, 2026 (UTC)
Regional temperature and precipitation signals, not snowfall totals or your ski-week forecast. NOAA percentages are lower edges of probability bands; equal chances favors no category. CanSIPS uses a coarse 1° grid, and rounded percentages may not sum to 100. NOAA bands and CanSIPS category probabilities use different displays; do not rank mountains by comparing those percentages.
What is normal at 49 Degrees North? Station baseline not yet reviewed
A verified monthly station baseline is not available here yet. We do not substitute an unsourced resort snowfall average. The seasonal outlook above remains a regional temperature and precipitation signal.
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The weather on your ski dates
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NWS snow level describes the rain–snow transition above sea level, not snow depth or the freezing level. How to read snow level ↗ Forecasts change and do not establish lift openings or terrain conditions.
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Official sourceCompare the 49 North and Silver Mountain combo before buyingRead tip & sources
For adults aged 24-61 on December 31, 2026, 49 North's store lists its own 2026/27 season pass at $599 and the two-mountain combo at $789 through September 15. The combo adds unrestricted Silver Mountain access for $190 more than the single-mountain offer. Silver Mountain's live store also showed $789 on September 8, although its information page displayed a different price. Confirm the seller's checkout total, tax and eligibility. Separate passes are issued. Compare both mountains in our calculator using your Silver Mountain ticket quote; the combo is one purchase covering both. The $599 local pass covers 49 North only.
Community experienceTry the Spokane-area mountains before choosing your regular hillRead tip & sources
In a Reddit discussion with a skier moving to Spokane, local commenters suggest trying several nearby mountains before committing to a regular hill. They highlight weekday availability, where you live, terrain preferences and who you ski with as factors in the choice. Use that as a shortlist exercise: compare a realistic number of visits and the full travel cost. The thread's quoted deals, drive times and winter predictions are personal claims, not verified prices or forecasts. Recheck operator offers and compare current weather separately.
Regional temperature and precipitation signals, not snowfall totals or your ski-week forecast. NOAA percentages are lower edges of probability bands; equal chances favors no category. CanSIPS uses a coarse 1° grid, and rounded percentages may not sum to 100. NOAA bands and CanSIPS category probabilities use different displays; do not rank mountains by comparing those percentages.
What is normal at Alyeska? Station baseline not yet reviewed
A verified monthly station baseline is not available here yet. We do not substitute an unsourced resort snowfall average. The seasonal outlook above remains a regional temperature and precipitation signal.
CLOSER TO DEPARTURE
The weather on your ski dates
Add your first ski day above to check weather for this trip.
Weather checks keep your budget quotes. No forecast is saved with the comparison.
NWS snow level describes the rain–snow transition above sea level, not snow depth or the freezing level. How to read snow level ↗ Forecasts change and do not establish lift openings or terrain conditions.
Pass context is for one skier; your group may hold different passes. Enter the group’s confirmed lift cost below. A pass selection does not automatically make that cost zero.
Small details. Better ski trips.
Local details that affect your Alyeska budget
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Official sourceCheck the season before counting an airline-linked free ski dayRead tip & sources
Alyeska's Fly Alaska, Ski Free page reviewed September 9 still lists Monday–Friday validity from January 5 through April 27, 2026. Those dates have passed. Do not count a free arrival-day lift ticket in a 2026/27 budget or pay extra for a flight on the assumption that the offer renews. Before booking, confirm new-season dates, the eligible airline and arrival rules, required proof, exclusions and redemption hours with the operator. Compare the flight, transfer and paid lift-ticket total until an applicable offer is confirmed.
Official sourceUse Girdwood's free local bus when comparing lodgingRead tip & sources
Glacier Valley Transit provides fare-free transport within Girdwood Valley, with route listings for the Alyeska Tram Loop and Daylodge. Check the nearest stop to your accommodation, direction of travel, request-only stops and last return before booking. The page reviewed in September shows a fall schedule and separate seasonal downloads; confirm the timetable for your winter dates. This local service does not establish a free airport transfer from Anchorage. Include that journey, luggage arrangements and any optional transit donation separately when comparing a car with a shuttle-based stay.
Community experienceCompare shared lodging in Girdwood with daily travel from AnchorageRead tip & sources
In an Alyeska trip discussion, a skier suggested hostel accommodation in Girdwood paired with an airport shuttle as a budget alternative. Treat that as an option to research, not a current price or availability claim. Compare the complete stay with an Anchorage base: room type, kitchen access, airport transfers, daily transport and time on the road. Confirm that any shuttle accepts your booking, luggage and accommodation drop-off. A lower nightly room price may not produce a cheaper ski trip once repeated travel is included.
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