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.  

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For questions about evacuation contact emergencyresponse@juneau.gov.