Haines Avalanche Center

Forecast as of 2019-10-22 at 08:00 am and expires on 2019-10-22

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

Avalanche Activity

Some D1-D2 natural loose-slide activity occurred on steep southwest-southeast aspects in the Chilat Pass zone during the last week.  

Weather

October has brought roughly 3″ of precipitation to the Pass zone, ranging to near 6″ in the Lutak zone. Snow levels have averaged around 3500ft. Settled snow depths are 30-80cm above that level. Alpine temperatures have been hovering between 20F-30F for the most part. Winds have been mostly light to moderate, both out of the North and the South.

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

Our first advisory of the season has been posted. Click the -Full Forecast- button below for more details. If you get out on the snow, please send in an observation!