Haines Avalanche Center
Above 2,500ftConsiderable
1,500 to 2,500ftConsiderable
Below 1,500ftConsiderable
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
In the Lutak and Transitional zones, observations from January 19th – 31st reported widespread natural fresh soft slab avalanches on all aspects 30 degrees and steeper. These natural slides were occurring during recent storms. The new storm snow was sliding on fresh storm interfaces and on the weak near-surface facets that formed in January (Januray NSF layer).
Please report any observed avalanche activity on our observations page.
Weather
December and January were good to Haines: around 10-15 feet of snow fell. Winds were northerly most of this time, but a few storms brought in strong south winds for a few periods.
The last week featured continued light-moderate snowfall and variable winds. Looking ahead: expect a few more inches of snow Wednesday-Thursday before a brief clearing trend Friday-Saturday. A new storm is likely Saturday evening.
| Â Snow Depth [in] | Last 24-hr Snow/SWE [in] | Last 3-days Snow/SWE [in]Â | Today’s Freezing Level [ft] | Â Today’s Winds | Next 24-hr Snow/SWE | |
Mount Ripinsky @ treeline |
 120+” | 5″ / 0.40* | 8″ / 0.70 * | 1000 | Mod, S | 2″ / 0.10   * |
Flower Mountain @ treeline |
 72″ | 1″ / 0.10 | 3″ / 0.20 | 1000 | Mod, S | 2″ / 0.10   * |
Chilkat Pass @ 3,100ft |
 24″ | 1″ / 0.05 | 2″ / 0.10 | 1000 | Mod, S | 1″ / 0.10  * |
( *star means meteorological estimate )
Additional Information
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
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.