Industry News
Alyeska Resort, Alaska, closed yesterday as a tropical storm brought heavy precipitation and high winds. Resort officials shut down all lifts for January 12, citing safety concerns for guests and staff, as wind gusts exceeded 110 mph.
The storm caused significant damage, with reports of downed trees and debris scattered across the slopes, creating hazardous conditions for skiers and riders.
” NOTICE: Mountain Closure Due to Weather Conditions
Due to current and forecasted weather conditions, all lifts will be CLOSED today, Sunday, January 12th.
This decision has been made for the safety of all guests and staff. We are experiencing extreme winds, downed trees, and debris on the slopes which make conditions unsafe for skiing and snowboarding. We will continue to monitor the weather and provide updates regarding tomorrow’s reopening of the mountain.
Any lift tickets pre-purchased for today, January 12th, are able to be transferred to a different day. To do so please reach out to the Alyeska Ticket Office at tko@alyeskaresort.com. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as conditions improve.
Today’s Forecast: Extreme tropical storm with heavy precipitation and high winds.
Outer Areas: CLOSED
Grooming: Currently we have Mighty Mite, Trapline, Main Street, Champagne, and the Weir groomed from the top. South Edge, Mambo, Dogleg, and Denali mid-mountain, and all lower mountain trails are groomed.
Bore Tide Deli: CLOSED
Sitzmark: CLOSED
Seven Glaciers: CLOSED”
The closure also affected other resort amenities. The Bore Tide Deli, Sitzmark, and Seven Glaciers restaurant closed for the day.
Despite the weather, Alyeska’s grooming team had prepared several runs before the storm intensified. Mighty Mite, Trapline, Main Street, Champagne, and the Weir were groomed from the top, while South Edge, Mambo, Dogleg, and Denali received attention mid-mountain. All lower mountain trails were also groomed, though severe weather may undo these efforts.
The resort offers those who pre-purchased lift tickets for January 12 to transfer their passes to a different day by contacting the Alyeska Ticket Office.
Resort management remains optimistic about reopening today but emphasizes that safety will dictate their decision.
The resort has seen 304″ of snow this season and has a 115″ base, and more than 40″ is forecast in the coming days.
