Hello and welcome to the 2010 Juneau Avalanche Advisory.

The National Weather Service Forecasts- WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...TODAY, AREAS OF FOG IN THE MORNING. RAIN...EXCEPT SNOW IN TAKU INLET WITH SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 4 INCHES. BECOMING LOCALLY WINDY. HIGHS AROUND 39...RANGING TO AROUND 32 IN TAKU INLET. EAST WIND 15 TO 25 MPH. GUSTS TO 35 MPH OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES.

TONIGHT...RAIN IN THE EVENING...THEN SNOW LATE. WINDY. SNOW
ACCUMULATION 2 TO 4 INCHES. LOWS 24 TO 27. NORTHEAST WIND 30 MPH. STRONGEST WINDS OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 100 PERCENT.

MONDAY...SNOW...HEAVY AT TIMES. WINDY. SNOW ACCUMULATION TO 6
INCHES. HIGHS AROUND 34. EAST WIND 30 MPH. WIND GUSTS TO 45 MPH IN EXPOSED AREAS. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 90 PERCENT.

With very little new snow in quite some time avalanche danger remains moderate at this time.

As long as the rains come in slowly conditions will remain the same.

Today and tomorrow we are expected to have high moisture accumulation rates. If the predicted winter storm materializes danger will increase.

UPCOMING AVALANCHE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Avalanche Awareness Program-Free

Advance registration required for field sessions through- http://www.akavalanches.com/education.html

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Saturday, January 23, 7-9:30 pm, Lecture part 1
Sunday, January 24, 10 am - noon, Lecture part 2
Sunday, January 24, 12:30 - 4:30 pm, Field session

Continuing Advanced Avalanche Education-

SOUTHEAST ALASKA SNOW AND AVALANCHE WORKSHOP (SEASAW)
When- Friday January 22, doors open at 5 event at 6-9
Where- HANGAR BALLROOM
What- Continuing education lectures by the regions snow safety professionals. With lectures on the Cities and Eaglecrests Ski Area Avalanche Mitigation Programs, How to perform the Alaska Block Snow Safety Tests, Saw Propagation Tests, Extended Column Tests, Mountain Weather, Decision Making, and Companion Rescue.

This is going to be a great event and we look forward to having you there!

Cost will be $10- Proceeds to go towards Pizza for the participants and continued avalanche education.