The Snow Towers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Snow Towers |
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The Snow Towers, northwest aspect
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,100+ ft (2,160+ m) |
| Prominence | 2,600 ft (790 m) |
| Isolation | 16.76 mi (26.97 km) |
| Parent peak | Blizzard Peak |
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 The Snow Towers
Location in Alaska
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| Location | Tongass National Forest Juneau Borough Alaska, United States |
| Parent range | Coast Mountains Boundary Ranges Juneau Icefield |
| Topo map | USGS Juneau C-2 |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1984 |
The Snow Towers is a tall mountain in Alaska, United States. It stands about 7,100 feet (2,164 meters) high. This mountain has two main peaks that are very close to each other.
You can find The Snow Towers in the Coast Mountains. It is part of the Boundary Ranges and sits near the Juneau Icefield. The mountain is close to the Taku and Herbert Glaciers. It is about 23 miles (37 km) north of Juneau.
The name "The Snow Towers" was given by explorers in 1964. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names officially accepted the name in 1965. The first people to climb to the top were Charles "Dick" Ellsworth and Bruce Tickell. They made their climb in 1984.
What's the Weather Like at The Snow Towers?
The Snow Towers is in a very cold and wet area. This type of weather is called a subpolar oceanic climate. It means the winters are long, cold, and rainy or snowy. The summers are cool, not hot.
Most of the weather comes from the Pacific Ocean. Big weather systems move east towards the Coast Mountains. When they hit the mountains, the air is forced to rise. This process is called Orographic lift. As the air goes up, it cools down and drops all its moisture.
This is why the Coast Mountains get a lot of rain and snow. Winter months are especially snowy. Temperatures can drop very low, sometimes below -20 °C. With the wind, it can feel even colder, like -30 °C or less! If you want to see The Snow Towers, the best time to visit is usually in May or June. The weather is often clearer then.
