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
Some D1-D2 natural loose-slide activity occurred on steep southwest-southeast aspects in the Chilkat Pass zone during the first week of November. Overall low visibility has obscured many alpine slide paths, please report any recent avalanche activity to the observation page.
Weather
Almost continuous storm front precipitation came to a warming crescendo Nov. 20 as rain levels clawed their way to nearly 5,000ft, with a high temperature of 43F at the Haines Pass weather station (3,100ft) and 33F at the 16-Mile Takshanuk weather station (4,600ft) (see the haines weather page). Moderate winds and strong gusts accompanied the Nov. 20 storm trending SE-E-NE. Current rain levels somewhere around 3,000ft and are expected to drop as cooler temperatures arrive through the weekend. Between 3,000-5,000ft weather stations report settled snow depths in the Haines Pass and Transitional Zones between 30-90cm.
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.