Residents of Haines Junction can look forward to mild, sunny conditions this weekend before a shift toward cooler temperatures and unsettled weather arrives early next week. According to Environment Canada, Saturday, April 11, 2026, will feature a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 8°C.
The pleasant weather will be short-lived as conditions begin to change on Sunday, April 12. A 30 percent chance of flurries is expected throughout the late morning and early afternoon, accompanied by southwest winds gusting up to 60 km/h. Daytime temperatures are forecast to reach 6°C, but the wind chill will make for a much colder morning at minus 12°C. Overnight temperatures are expected to drop to minus 12°C.
Located at the intersection of the Alaska Highway and the Haines Highway, the village of 688 residents serves as a gateway to Kluane National Park and Reserve. Those planning to travel through the area during this transition of weather should monitor road conditions, which can be checked through 511 Yukon.
As the community transitions into the spring season, residents are reminded that the visitor centre for the national park is currently closed for the season and is scheduled to reopen in mid-May. The village is situated within the traditional territory of the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, where residents are accustomed to a subarctic climate that typically sees variable weather throughout April.
