“26 Mile Avalanche, Haines Highway CLOSED” from Haines Borough Police Department : Nixle

Saturday January 10th, 2026 :: 01:22 a.m. AKST

Alert

26 Mile Avalanche, Haines Highway CLOSED

An avalanche/slide has been reported across approximately 26 mile Haines Highway with one vehicle entrenched in the dibris. No reported injuries.

DOT advises that Haines Highway will remain closed until it is safe for workers to clear the road.

The risk of more avalanches and slides remains high.

Travel NOT advised.

Instructions:

Haines Highway Road Closure

Address/Location
Haines Borough Police Department
215 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-766-2121

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Alert Details

Severity:: Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:: Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:: Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:: General emergency and public safety
Event:: Road Closure

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