Avalanche News

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…

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 8 (5:37 p.m.) The potential for avalanches in all known slide paths (see map) remains high and very likely due to significantly increase in the next 24 hours due to increased snowfall, warmer temperatures and the potential for several inches of rain at high elevations. Read more about the current Avalanche Hazard Update and…

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) and Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) late yesterday issued a local disaster declaration and submitted a formal request for additional state assistance due to the prolonged heavy snowfall and resulting impacts creating an ongoing threat to critical infrastructure. Governor Dunleavy followed shortly after with a verbal State disaster declaration, opening access to emergency and operational resources needed to recover and prepare for an incoming…

No significant new snowfall is expected until early next week. Avalanche risk remains elevated on Mount Juneau slide paths affecting the White Subdivision, Behrends Ave, and all neighborhoods below Mount Juneau. Residents should visit CBJ’s avalanche advisory page to be informed of their risk. This week’s historic storm has created conditions that may persist over an extended period, requiring continued…

City and Borough of Juneau – Avalanche Advisory Update 12-31-2025 (8:20 AM) There is no change to avalanche hazards this morning. Avalanche conditions above Behrends Ave and Thane Rd remain elevated. Residents near Behrends Avenue and Thane Road should remain alert and prepared. Conditions can change rapidly. This is not an evacuation advisory. Additional alerts will be issued if conditions escalate and…

Avalanches have occurred on Basin Road and above Behrends Avenue. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time. Basin Road is closed at the 8th Street intersection. Please avoid the avalanche area to ensure everyone’s safety and allow first responders to work smoothly. Residents and homeowners are encouraged to stay alert to their surroundings and to current weather…