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January 10, 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…
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January 10, 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…
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January 9, 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…
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January 9, 2026

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 8 (5:37PM)

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…
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January 7, 2026

CBJ, Tlingit & Haida Declare Local Disaster, Governor Dunleavy Declares State Disaster Ahead of Incoming Storm

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…
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January 5, 2026

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – 01-05-2026 (2:16PM)

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 5, 2026 (2:16 p.m.) New snowfall, warming temperatures and high winds in the forecast are elevating avalanche risk in all known slide paths (see map). This is not an evacuation advisory; however, conditions can change quickly and with little warning. CBJ will send out an emergency alert if an evacuation advisory is called. CBJ…
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