Official

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 6:44PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

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

…THE VALDEZ AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED A SPECIAL AVALANCHE
STATEMENT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: VALDEZ, THOMPSON PASS FROM 6AM
SATURDAY THROUGH 6AM SUNDAY…

* WHAT…Due to recent large amounts of snowfall on an unstable
snowpack, combined with a large number of backcountry users,
dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The backcountry danger is
CONSIDERABLE.

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

* WHEN…In effect from SATURDAY 6:00 AM through SUNDAY 6:00 AM
AKDT.

* IMPACTS…Very large human triggered avalanches are likely at upper
elevations. Clear weather will allow users to access areas
where dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Smaller human
triggered avalanches may be able to step down to deeper layers
in the snowpack creating very large avalanches.

* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…If you choose to travel
in avalanche terrain, conservative terrain choices are
recommended. Advanced route finding and assessment skills will
be necessary for safe travel in avalanche terrain.

Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the area specified.

For more information visit alaskasnow.org/valdez

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