Mountain Safety & Telemetry

Girdwood Conditions Command Center

Real-time weather telemetry, Seward Highway road conditions, Alyeska snow reports, CNFAIC avalanche hazards, and Turnagain Arm tidal predictions.

🕒 ALASKA TIME --:--:-- America/Anchorage
📍 VALLEY FLOOR (250') --°F Fetching NWS data...
🏔️ TOP OF TRAM (2,300') --°F Estimated Alpine Temp
🌊 TURNAGAIN BORE TIDE Sunrise Station Live Wave Scrubber ↗

NWS Weather Forecast

NWS / Weather.gov
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Our hub fetches live forecasts directly from the National Weather Service Anchorage Weather Forecast Office.

Official NWS Forecast ↗

Seward Highway Status

Alaska 511
Turnagain Arm Milepost 75–115 Advisory

Single-lane transit between Anchorage and Girdwood is vulnerable to seasonal avalanches, rockfalls, and winter ice. Always check 511 before departing.

Check Alaska 511 Live Feed ↗

Alyeska Resort Report

Alyeska Mountain Report

Active slopeside updates, winter ski chair/summer bike park operations, snowpack totals, and night skiing conditions.

  • Avg Snowfall: 650" annually
  • Vertical Drop: 2,500 ft
  • Skiable Acres: 1,610
Official Mountain Report ↗

CNFAIC Avalanche Advisory

Chugach NF Center
North American Avalanche Danger Scale:
1 2 3 4 5

Daily winter snowpack evaluation for Turnagain Pass, Girdwood Valley, and Summit Lake generated by Chugach National Forest avalanche specialists.

Check Current CNFAIC Bulletin ↗

Glacier Creek Gauge

USGS Water Services

Glacier Creek streamflow telemetry, daily discharge flow volumes, and seasonal flood warnings for Girdwood subdivisions and trails.

Check USGS Water Gauge ↗

Turnagain Arm Tides

NOAA Tides & Currents

Detailed tide charts and low/high predictions for Turnagain Arm Sunrise Station. Crucial for calculating the daily Bore Tide wave timing.

Open Live Bore Tide Scrubber 🌊
LIVE VIDEO FEEDS

Alyeska Resort Live Webcams

Real-time visual checks on cloud ceiling, snowfall, and valley visibility from mountain vantage points.

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Roundhouse at 2,300'

Panoramic viewpoint overlooking Turnagain Arm and the entire Girdwood Valley floor.

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Glacier Bowl & Top of Tram

Summit tram terminal, upper alpine terrain, and Glacier Bowl weather conditions.

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Hotel Alyeska Pond

Base elevation resort view featuring the tram reflection pond and Nordic Spa walkway.

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Daylodge & Chair 4 Base

Sitzmark patio, ticket window line, and beginner/intermediate ski area base.

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BACKCOUNTRY READINESS

Interactive Day-Trip Gear Checklist

Check off mandatory safety equipment before heading into the Chugach alpine or rainforest trails.

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VALLEY SAFETY

Emergency Services & Dispatch

Critical contact numbers for fire, rescue, road safety, and medical attention in Girdwood.

Emergency Services 911 Fire, Police, Medical Rescue
Girdwood Fire & Rescue (907) 783-2511 Local volunteer valley station
Alaska State Troopers (907) 783-0969 Girdwood post (Seward Hwy)
Girdwood Health Clinic (907) 783-1355 Local primary care clinic
CNFAIC Avalanche Hotline (907) 644-3663 Daily snowpack report