Haines Transitional backcountryAlaska
66- 1.8Today4
- 10Thu5
- 7.9Fri6
- Sat7
- Sun8
- Mon9
- Tue10
Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 5:05 pm AKST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 1:25 pm AKST, Stoke scores Haines Transitional backcountry 66 out of 100 today, with 2.4 in of new snow in 24 hours (NWS forecast), 1.9 in more on the way and light summit wind (5.8 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 19.7 in of snow, highs of 33–36°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.
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Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: 511 Alaska
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 2.4 in NWS forecast
- New snow, 48h
- 3.7 in NWS forecast
- Forecast snow
- 1.9 in NWS
- Ridge wind
- 5.8 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 34.4°F NWS
- Visibility
- 9.3 mi NWS
Updated 1:25 pm AKST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: NWS forecast, NWS.
Today
Maybe. 2.4 in new snow and light wind.
66Stoke score
Haines Transitional backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Haines Transitional backcountry this week
- 66Maybe
- 69Maybe
- 87Go
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Haines Transitional backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
8+ in of snow- Today, Nov 4SnowHigh 34°Low 31°Snow 1.8 inChance of precipitation 99%Wind 6 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Thu, Nov 5SnowHigh 33°Low 31°Snow 10 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 8 mph, gusts 14 mph
- Fri, Nov 6SnowHigh 36°Low 30°Snow 7.9 inChance of precipitation 100%Wind 15 mph, gusts 30 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 5:05 PM AKST.
Stoke’s take
Haines Transitional has 2.4 in of new snow over the last 24 hours, 3.7 in over 48 hours, and 1.9 in more forecast. Summit wind is 5.8 mph, it's 34.4°F, and visibility is 9.3 mi. Aim for the best window and dress in layers for temps near freezing. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Haines Transitional backcountry have?
2.4 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (NWS forecast) and 3.7 in over 48 hours (NWS forecast), as of 1:25 pm AKST.
What's the weather at Haines Transitional backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 5:05 PM AKST. Today: snow, high 34°, low 31°, 1.8 in of snow; Thu: snow, high 33°, low 31°, 10 in of snow; Fri: snow, high 36°, low 30°, 7.9 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.
NWSNWS forecast
Updated 1:25 pm AKST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Haines Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.