Haines Avalanche Center
Above 2,500ftNone
1,500 to 2,500ftNone
Below 1,500ftNone
Degrees of Avalanche Danger
Avalanche Problems
Problem 1
Likelihood:
- Almost Certain
- Very Likely
- Likely
- Possible
- Unlikely
Size:
- Historic
- Very Large
- Large
- Small
Trend
- Increasing
- Steady
- Decreasing
Problem 2
Likelihood:
- Almost Certain
- Very Likely
- Likely
- Possible
- Unlikely
Size:
- Historic
- Very Large
- Large
- Small
Trend
- Increasing
- Steady
- Decreasing
Avalanche Activity
Observations are limited due to low visibility this week. Please report any observed avalanche activity on our observations page.
Weather
The snow machine is ON and winter is here. December has brought around 40″ of new snow down to sea level, with a lot more in the forecast for the next week.
Expect around 4-6″ additional snow today, with a break on Friday, and a few more inches Saturday-Sunday. A strong storm is likely on Monday the 23rd with heavy accumulations.
| Snow Depth [in] | Last 24-hr Snow/SWE [in] | Last 3-days Snow/SWE [in] | Today’s Freezing Level [ft] | Today’s Winds | Next 24-hr Snow/SWE | |
Mount Ripinsky @ treeline |
38″ | 6″ / 0.50 | 18″ / 1.50 | 0 | mod, NW | 5″ / 0.40 * |
Flower Mountain @ treeline |
37″ | 9″ / 0.60 | 15″ / 1.10 | 0 | mod, NW | 5″ / 0.40 * |
Chilkat Pass @ 3,100ft |
24″ | 2″ / 0.10 | 7″ / 0.40 | 0 | mod, NW | 3″ / 0.20 * |
( *star means meteorological estimate )
Additional Information
Start the season with fresh batteries in your beacon. Do a beacon check with your partners at the trailhead to ensure everyone is beeping and familiar with their equipment. Do a rescue practice / beacon practice at home. ALWAYS wear a beacon, shovel, and probe, and KNOW HOW TO USE THEM!
Announcements
Due to limited funding this season, we will be issuing occasional advisories dependent on conditions. Click the -Full Forecast- button below for more details and to sign up for Rescue and Level 1 Courses. Please keep submitting your observations to keep everyone up-to-date on current conditions.