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

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].