Depending on temperatures and how much snow falls, the city’s Urban Avalanche Advisory could be raised to “extreme” danger, which is the highest level on the scale.
Outdoors
Wilderness resort installs large solar array outside Denali National Park
It took two years for Camp Denali to install its new 90-kilowatt array at the end of the Park Road, near Wonder Lake.
‘Pretty foolhardy’ to try crossing Mendenhall Lake’s slushy ice now
A safer route to the Mendenhall Glacier ice caves is along the West Glacier Trail, but the hike will take a full day.
Juneau Assembly mulls partial fireworks ban and outlawing sales
Juneau Assembly member Michelle Hale helped write the draft fireworks ordinance. She said she really wants to target the booming, concussive fireworks.
‘I don’t win a lot of dog races’: Kaduce takes first in experimental Summit Quest 300
Kaduce’s win comes after a substantial rule change requiring longer-than-usual rests at checkpoints to boost dog health.
High winds damage Eaglecrest Ski Area chairlift
Ptarmigan Chairlift will be out of operation as ski area managers assess the damage and make repairs.
Alaska mushing icon Aliy Zirkle says the 2021 Iditarod will be her last
Aliy Zirkle has finished either the Iditarod or Yukon Quest every year since 1998. She won the Yukon Quest in 2000. At the Iditarod, she finished second three times in a row.
Haines man mauled by bear while backcountry snowboarding
A Jayhawk helicopter crew from Air Station Sitka responded to transport the man to a hospital.
Three killed in avalanche near Bear Mountain in Chugiak
Troopers are asking hikers to avoid the area until avalanche conditions improve.
No injuries and no damage reported after avalanche on Mt. Juneau
Wednesday’s avalanche forecast says winds are expected to gradually push snow off of high points and slowly reduce the risk of natural avalanches.