Avalanche Advisory Archive Pre-2016

Date Issued:2010-01-16
Danger:1
Trend:3
Probability:1
Size:1
Problem:0
Discussion:

The National Weather Service Forecasts- TODAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. PATCHY FOG EARLY. BECOMING LOCALLY BREEZY. HIGHS AROUND 34. LIGHT WINDS IN THE MORNING...THEN EAST WIND 15 TO 25 MPH THIS AFTERNOON SOUTH OF JUNEAU WITH HIGHER GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES.

TONIGHT...PARTLY CLOUDY. WINDY SOUTH OF JUNEAU. LOWS 19 TO 25. EAST WIND 30 MPH.

SATURDAY...MOSTLY SUNNY. LOCALLY BREEZY. HIGHS AROUND 30. EAST WIND 15 TO 25 MPH.

We received quite a bit of snow at mountain top elevations in the last week which has now had a fair amount of time to settle and bond. Several slab avalanches were sighted in the region over the last few days. The slabs are becoming more stable over time. Ridge top winds are creating loading in open areas. Additional small slabs were developing near ridge top and in exposed areas.

If you get a chance to view the west face of Mt Roberts today you can see the remains of a slab avalanche from earlier in the week.

Tip:

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.