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
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!
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.