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January 2, 2026

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – 01-01-2026 (4:27 AM)

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…
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December 31, 2025

CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update 12-31-2025 (8:25 AM)

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…
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December 31, 2025

CBJ Provides Avalanche Risk and Community Readiness Update

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is monitoring current avalanche conditions in close coordination with qualified avalanche professionals and agency partners, including Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (Alaska DOT&PF) and National Weather Service Juneau (NWS Juneau). The observations as of December 30, 2025 from Alaska DOT&PF are listed below. However, conditions can change quickly. Residents are encouraged…
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December 12, 2025

CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, USFS Align on Enduring Solution for Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding

For Immediate Release: December 12, 2025 CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, USFS Align on Enduring Solution for Glacial Lake Outburst Flooding Municipal, Tribal and Federal partners committed to working with USACE on expedient solution Juneau, Alaska – Representatives from the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ), Tlingit & Haida (T&H), and the USDA Forest Service (USFS) this week joined the U.S. Army…
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October 31, 2025

CBJ Signs Amended Cooperative Agreement for USACE Assistance for Phase 2 Temporary Flood Barrier Installation

The United States Army Corps of Engineers accepted the City and Borough of Juneau’s (CBJ) request for USACE Public Law 84-99 Advance Measures Assistance to provide technical assistance and temporary flood protection against the increasing future glacial lake outburst floods. USACE and CBJ signed the amended cooperative agreement at the CBJ Special Assembly Committee of the Whole Meeting on October…
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October 30, 2025

Special Glacial Lake Outburst Flood Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 30

Several Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) mitigation topics will be presented by local experts and federal agencies during a Special GLOF Assembly Committee of the Whole Meeting on October 30. The meeting agenda, presentations and meeting materials are now available at juneauak.portal.civicclerk.com/. The special meeting agenda includes presentations on recent key studies and understanding of the science of Suicide Basin…
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