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CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 10 (6:45 p.m.)

The potential for avalanches in known slide paths remains. Avalanche risk will increase overnight due to warmer temperatures and heavy rain.

THE EVACUATION ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT. Emergency shelter is available at Centennial Hall. Emergency response crews are staged to respond in the event of an avalanche. Please limit travel in avalanche-exposed areas.

Thane Road remains closed at the avalanche gates.

You can find current hazard levels at bit.ly/CBJavalanche. You can read more about the current avalanche hazard and snowpack conditions from CBJ’s Avalanche Advisor at juneau.org/emergency/avalanche-information.

CBJ, with ADOT&PF, the National Weather Service, Tlingit & Haida and other partner agencies hosted a media briefing today, January 10, to address ongoing hazardous weather conditions and the avalanche evacuation advisory, as well as the local flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service. You can view a recording of the media briefing on CBJ’s YouTube page for critical updates and safety information.

Residents should know their risk and take action. If you are in danger or experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

For questions about evacuation contact [email protected].

January 10th, 2026|

Property Owners Asked to Report Damage, Flooding from Winter Storm Disaster

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) requests residents report any damage to private or commercial property caused by snow, ice, flooding, snow slides or other hazardous weather conditions from the December 2025- January 2026 Juneau Winter Storm. Residents can report damage via CBJ’s online reporting tool at bit.ly/cbjstormdamage.

This information will be used by CBJ to better understand the scale and impact of damage to private and commercial property. The data provided is critical for determinations regarding the need and availability of additional recovery support. Reporting damages is not a guarantee of assistance, however, CBJ staff will be following up on damage reports with in-person damage assessments of properties if needed.

The CBJ storm damage self-reporting tool can be completed in three (3) steps:

Provide the address of the impacted property, and select whether the damage is residential or commercial.
Take photos of the damage and upload them to the form. Type in any additional information needed to explain the damage in the field provided.
Provide contact information for the owner of the impacted property, so that damage assessment teams can reach for more additional information if needed.

With sustained warming temperatures and additional rainfall, the National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory until 9 p.m. tonight, predicting minor flooding in low-lying areas and side streets. CBJ and Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities crews are working diligently to get storm drains cleared as quickly as possible, while also prioritizing road maintenance to keep roads safe and passable. Residents that are able to safely clear drains of snow or ice can locate the storm drain in their area on the interactive map available at bit.ly/cbjhydrants. This mitigation step may help snowmelt move away from homes and structures more efficiently

If you know where your storm drain is located (see interactive map available at bit.ly/cbjhydrants) and are able to safely clear it of snow or ice, that mitigation effort will help the snowmelt move much faster and help minimize damage to your own home or structure.

If you are experiencing non-emergency flooding on or related to a CBJ road or infrastructure (culvert, etc.) please use the following contacts:

For assistance during daytime hours before 4:00 p.m., contact the CBJ Streets & Fleet Maintenance team at (907) 586-5256.
For assistance after 4:00 p.m., please contact JPD’s non-emergency line, (907) 586-0600.

To request assistance clearing storm drains near your property, or, for assistance regarding the CBJ storm damage assessment form, please email [email protected]. Emergency Response staff are actively monitoring these emails and will work to respond promptly.

For questions and more information, please call CBJ Emergency Programs department at (907) 586-0371.

January 10th, 2026|

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 9 (6:40PM)

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 9 (6:40 p.m.)

The evacuation advisory remains in effect. Emergency shelter is available at Centennial Hall. Emergency response crews are staged to respond in the event of an avalanche. Slides have occurred in most of the known paths and the potential for more avalanches continues to increase due to warmer temperatures, strong winds and several inches of rain. Please limit travel in avalanche-exposed areas.

The American Red Cross of Alaska has opened an emergency shelter at Centennial Hall (101 Egan Drive) in the meeting room section of the building, with mass care support and feeding services available.

Alaska DOT&PF closed Thane Road at the avalanche gates today at 12 p.m. (noon) due to high avalanche hazard to the roadway. This emergency closure will be re-evaluated at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10., however, Thane residents should be prepared for extended road closures.

You can find current hazard levels at bit.ly/CBJavalanche. You can read more about the current avalanche hazard and snowpack conditions from CBJ’s Avalanche Advisor at juneau.org/emergency/avalanche-information.

This evacuation advisory is made with the safety of Juneau residents in mind. This decision is not made lightly and CBJ realizes that evacuating under extreme weather conditions may be difficult. Again, the safety of Juneau residents is our main factor in making this evacuation advisory.

Residents should know their risk and take action today. If you are in danger or experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

For questions about evacuation contact [email protected].

January 9th, 2026|

Emergency Sheltering Available at Centennial Hall

The American Red Cross of Alaska has opened an emergency shelter for those evacuating the known avalanche hazard area during the current evacuation advisory. The shelter is located at Centennial Hall (101 Egan Drive) in the meeting room section of the building, with mass care support and feeding services available.

Parking is available in the lot between Juneau Arts & Culture Center and Centennial Hall. Residents with questions, concerns, or that have been displaced from your home due to the winter storm can call 1-800-RED-CROS for follow-up. Residents that are unable to vacate their homes and need transportation assistance to access emergency sheltering, should call 911 for assistance.

Out of an abundance of caution, the winter emergency warming shelter operated by St. Vincent De Paul is moving from its previous location within the known avalanche hazard area at 1325 Eastaugh Way (off of Thane Road) to Glacier Valley Elementary School (GVES). The shelter at GVES will be open at 9:00 p.m. to accommodate normal shelter operating hours. The Juneau Police Department will be providing additional patrols in the area while GVES operates as an emergency shelter.

The roofs at both Centennial Hall and GVES have been surveyed by a structural engineer and deemed safe for occupancy. CBJ and our contracted teams continue to monitor and evaluate roof snow loads at all CBJ facilities, prioritizing critical infrastructure.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts and view avalanche hazard areas at bit.ly/CBJavalanche. Now is the time to evacuate if you are located in an at-risk area. Emergency sheltering facilities will remain open until hazardous conditions subside.

You can read more about the current avalanche hazard and snowpack conditions from CBJ’s Avalanche Advisor at juneau.org/emergency/avalanche-information. Additional updates will be provided as available.

For questions and more information, please call CBJ Emergency programs at (907) 586-0371.

January 9th, 2026|

CBJ Avalanche Evacuation Advisory – January 9 (10:30 a.m.)

The potential for avalanches in all known slide paths continues to increase quickly. Avalanches are very likely due to increased snowfall, warmer temperatures and several inches of rain anticipated at high elevations.

THIS IS AN EVACUATION ADVISORY. Emergency shelter will be available at Centennial Hall by 12 p.m. (Noon). Emergency response crews are staged to respond in the event of an avalanche. Please limit travel in avalanche-exposed areas.

Alaska DOT&PF will close Thane Road at the avalanche gates today at 12 p.m. (noon) due to high avalanche hazard to the roadway. This emergency closure will be re-evaluated at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10., however, Thane residents should be prepared for extended road closures.

You can find current hazard levels at bit.ly/CBJavalanche. You can read more about the current avalanche hazard and snowpack conditions from CBJ’s Avalanche Advisor at juneau.org/emergency/avalanche-information.

This evacuation advisory is made with the safety of Juneau residents in mind. This decision is not made lightly and CBJ realizes that evacuating under extreme weather conditions may be difficult. Again, the safety of Juneau residents is our main factor in making this evacuation advisory.

CBJ, with ADOT&PF, the National Weather Service and Tlingit & Haida, is hosting a media briefing today, January 9 at 11:30 a.m. to address ongoing hazardous weather conditions and the avalanche evacuation advisory. Listen via livestream on CBJ’s Youtube page for critical updates and safety information.

Residents should know their risk and take action today. If you are in danger or experiencing an emergency, please call 911.

For questions about evacuation contact [email protected].

January 9th, 2026|