The National Weather Service Forecasts- TODAY...SNOW. SNOW ACCUMULATION 3 TO 6 INCHES. STORM TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION 1 TO 2 FEET. HIGHS AROUND 32. EAST WIND 10 TO 20 MPH.

TONIGHT...SNOW. SNOW ACCUMULATION 1 TO 3 INCHES. LOWS AROUND 30. EAST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF SNOW 100 PERCENT.

WEDNESDAY...SNOW AND RAIN IN THE MORNING...THEN RAIN IN THE
AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. HIGHS AROUND 38. EAST WIND 15 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 90 PERCENT.

Due to yesterdays snowfall accumulation rates avalanche danger is Serious at this time. As tomorrows storm continues to affect us we will see a rise in temperature. This will create higher levels of danger.

The snowpack in place from the last 2 weeks warm weather is still not frozen solid in place. Quite a bit of moisture remains in the snowpack at this time. Watch to see how this snowpack supports the weight of the newly fallen snow.

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.