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Heaviest snowfall in decades increases avalanche risk near Haines, Alaska

Haines, Alaska, United States

A record week of snowfall in Haines, Alaska (1.93 metres from Dec. 27–31) has created unstable snowpack conditions and raised avalanche danger, according to local experts. Officials urge backcountry users to avoid steep terrain and watch for warning signs like cracking or “woofing.”


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