Is Hatcher Pass open now?
This road is open year-round except for the last mile to Independence Mine in winter months. Four-wheel-drive is recommended during the winter which is basically October 1 through May 31. Generally, the road over the Hatcher Pass summit is open only from about July 1 through September 15, depending on snow conditions.
How much snow does Hatcher Pass AK get?
1-2” 20-30” Powder/packed snow on trail, powder snow off trail. 1” 4-13” Snow covered with no base.
What causes weather to predict a storm?
Meteorologists are able to predict the changes in weather patterns by using several different tools. They use these tools to measure atmospheric conditions that occurred in the past and present, and they apply this information to create educated guesses about the future weather.
Is Hatcher Pass open in winter?
Hatcher Pass remains open year-round, although with a few caveats. The road over the pass closed on Oct. 1, so you can’t drive from the Willow side to the Palmer side during the winter. Another seasonal closure is the road leading up to the Independence Mine State Historical Park.
Is Hatcher Pass open to snow machines?
The entire Hatcher Pass Management Area west of the pass is open to snowmobiling, although the Summit Lake State Recreation Site may be closed due to insufficient snow cover to protect the underlying vegetation.
Is the road to Hatcher Pass paved?
Is Hatchers Pass Road paved? The road is paved from the Palmer side to Independence Mine State Historical Park. It is gravel from Mile 17.5 to Mile 32.5 and can be rough with ruts—especially after big rains.
Where is Hatcher Pass summit?
Summit Lake State Recreation Site is located at mile 19.6 Hatcher Pass Road, approximately 2 miles past the Independence Mine State Historic Park turnoff. Hatcher Pass Summit is in the park at an elevation of 3,886 feet. Road access to the park is limited to the summer months, usually July thru late September.
Is Turnagain Pass open to snowmobiles?
General Notes: West side of the Seward Highway is open to snowmobiles. The East side of the highway is closed to snowmobiles. For more information call the Glacier Ranger District at 907-783-3242.