Weekly report 12.11.2025
Alaska Safe Riders here with your weekly snow and trail report — thanks to support from the Mat-Su Health Foundation.
Across Central Alaska, conditions remain high-risk with no truly safe riding zones. Extreme Mat-Su winds continue to create dangerous highway travel, especially for enclosed trailers and top-heavy trucks. Delay travel when gusts peak.
Low-angle terrain has very thin coverage with exposed rocks, stumps, and brush — high chance of machine damage. High-angle terrain isn’t a safe option either, with considerable avalanche danger and weak layers reported across multiple zones.
Riders in the Summit/Paxson area report the main trail is set and mostly clear of hazards, but overflow is present, and several human-triggered slides occurred nearby. Higher elevations remain unstable and should be avoided.
Our recent members-only ride in Eureka saw low snow, frequent hazards, and frostbite-level cold. Even so, riders connected, explored small low-risk pockets, and practiced glacier knots and rope systems — turning a tough conditions weekend into valuable community time.
Riders also report rain in the Turnagain area, further degrading snow quality, and only 8 inches of snow near the Forks Roadhouse in Petersville, with 14–16 inches in the surrounding hills — still far too little for safe travel. These updates echo the same theme across the state: coverage is low, hazards are high, and avalanche danger remains a real concern.
While we wait for safer snow and better coverage, this is the perfect time to sharpen your skills and join us for hands-on education: Dec 9 at 6 pm for Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety at the Upper Susitna Community & Senior Center, Dec 10 from at 6:30 PM for an Avalanche Awareness Rescue Clinic at Eagle River Polaris & AC, and Dec 11 at 6 PM for Backcountry & Ice Travel Safety at the Big Lake Lions Club. Come learn, connect, and stay prepared for when conditions improve!
Right now, the safest play is patience — low snow, avalanche concerns, and highway winds make this a tough week for riding. Keep an eye on AlaskaSnow-dot-org, stay connected with your riding partners, and we’ll catch you next week with the latest.
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