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

Low
Moderate
Considerable
High
Extreme

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

Details about the Dec. 30 fatal avalanche can be found on our Accidents page.

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.