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].