Haines Avalanche Center

Forecast as of 12/26/2019 at 8:00 am and expires on 12/26/2019

Above 2,500ftNone

1,500 to 2,500ftNone

Below 1,500ftNone

Degrees of Avalanche Danger

Avalanche Problems

Problem 1

Storm Snow:

Likelihood:

  • Almost Certain
  • Very Likely
  • Likely
  • Possible
  • Unlikely

Size:

  • Historic
  • Very Large
  • Large
  • Small

Trend

  • Increasing
  • Steady
  • Decreasing

Problem 2

Wind Slab:

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

Our mountains have received 4-7 FEET of new snow in the last 10 days (highest amounts near Haines,  least amounts at the Pass).

Another strong storm will hit Friday night, with 12-20″ additional possible and snow levels down to sea level. The storm train continues to aim right at us for the next week, and snow levels may fluctuate between 0 and 1500ft.

   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
 72″ 27″ / 2.00 31″ / 2.50  1000 mod, var 2″ / 0.20    *
Flower Mountain @ treeline
 60″ 19″ / 1.50  24″ / 2.00  1000 mod, var 2″ / 0.20     *
Chilkat Pass @ 3,100ft
 26″ 8″ / 0.50  10″ / 0.60  1000 mod, var 2″ / 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!

Education Calendar & Course Registration 2019-2020:
Haines Avalanche Rescue 01/18/2020- 

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.