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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
644 PM AKDT Fri Apr 18 2025

AKZ731-732-201400-
Valdez-Thompson Pass-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
644 PM AKDT Fri Apr 18 2025

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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