Core Strengths
Arctic ValleyTravel Ease
Snow Quality
Overall
Overall
Rank
94
Rank in
Region
11
Rank in
State
3
Powder
Forecast
Powder Forecast
ZRANKINGS EXCLUSIVE
55
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
106
Arctic Valley is ranked No. 106 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Daily Lottery
% of days with more than 6" of snow
10.0%Extended Stay
% of months with more than 90" of snow
5.0%Drought Threat
% of months with less than 30" of snow
30.0%Dump Potential Rank
106Arctic Valley is ranked No. 106 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Snow
Quality
Rank
55
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
Total Snow Score
This score accounts for total snow quantity, its moisture content, the resort's latitude, elevation, and its slope aspects, which affect total snow preservation.
Comparables
Arctic Valley
Acreage
320 acresTotal Runs
24Longest Run
4,545 ftLifts
3Uphill Max
3,200 ppl/hrTerrain Parks
0Snowboard?
YesHalfpipes
0Drive Time
33 minAirport
Anchorage, AK
Trail Breakdown
Vertical Drop
1500 ft
Base Elevation: 2500 ft
Slope Aspects
A few words on the Snow at Arctic Valley
Arctic Valley has no detail snow data, but we accept the published average of 250 inches snowfall. Its inland location near Anchorage is well leeward of the Chugach mountains, so half of Alyeska's snowfall seems reasonable.. The wide open terrain is all above tree line. Since Arctic Valley is only open weekends, powder can accumulate through the week.
Accumulation and PreservationArctic Valley has no detail snow data, but we accept the published average of 250 inches snowfall. Its inland location near Anchorage is well leeward of the Chugach mountains, so half of Alyeska's snowfall seems reasonable.. The wide open terrain is all above tree line. Since Arctic Valley is only open weekends, powder can accumulate through the week.