Haines Transitional backcountryAlaska
86- 9.4Today6
- 2Sat7
- .6Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
- Wed11
- Thu12
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 am AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 4:25 am AKST, Stoke scores Haines Transitional backcountry 86 out of 100 today, with 11 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), 10 in more on the way and moderate summit wind (15 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 12 in of snow, highs of 28–34°F.
Avalanche danger · haines transitional
Official forecast from Haines Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Haines Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. alaskasnow.org
Read the full forecast at Haines Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Haines Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 11 in
- New snow, 48h
- 12 in
- New snow, 72h
- 12 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- -1°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 1285:AK:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 11 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 11 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 10 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 26 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 15 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 34.5°F NWS
Updated 4:25 am AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Go. 11 in new snow.
86Stoke score
Haines Transitional backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Haines Transitional backcountry this week
- 86Go
- 84Go
- 62Maybe
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Haines Transitional backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
8+ in of snow- Today, Nov 6SnowHigh 34°Low 32°Snow 9.4 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 15 mph, gusts 21 mph
- Sat, Nov 7SnowHigh 33°Low 26°Snow 2 inChance of precipitation 73%Wind 13 mph, gusts 17 mph
- Sun, Nov 8SnowHigh 28°Low 27°Snow 0.6 inChance of precipitation 55%Wind 8 mph, gusts 12 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 AM AKST.
Stoke’s take
Recent snow totals 11 inches over the last 24 hours, with 10 more inches forecast on a 26-inch base. Summit wind is around 15 mph and it's 34.5°F, so bring layers and plan your timing around the best window. Read the official Haines Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Haines Transitional backcountry have?
11 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 11 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 4:25 am AKST. Base depth: 26 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Haines Transitional backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 AM AKST. Today: snow, high 34°, low 32°, 9.4 in of snow; Sat: snow, high 33°, low 26°, 2 in of snow; Sun: snow, high 28°, low 27°, 0.6 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Haines Transitional backcountry today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm AKST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
NWSSNOTEL (estimate)SNOTEL station
Updated 4:25 am AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Haines Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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