Avalanche Warning issued January 11 at 4:57PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

SABAFC

The following message is transmitted at the request of the
Valdez Avalanche Center.

…THE VALDEZ AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING
FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: VALDEZ, THOMPSON PASS FROM 6AM SUNDAY
THROUGH 6AM MONDAY…

* WHAT… The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very
dangerous avalanche conditions exist.

* WHERE…For the mountains surrounding the Valdez and Thompson
Pass area.

* WHEN…In effect from Sunday 6:00 AM through Monday 6:00 AM
AKST.

* IMPACTS…Continued heavy snowfall along with strong winds and
rising temperatures during the day will create widespread areas
of unstable snow. Natural avalanches will become likely Sunday
during the day and human triggered avalanches will be very
likely. Avalanche debris may run into valley bottoms.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Travel in avalanche
terrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay
off of…and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees.
Avalanches may run long distances.

Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the area specified.

For more information visit alaskasnow.org/valdez