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Man Injured in Fatal Avalanche Near Haines Dies
Channel 2 NewsAlaska State Troopers say both men who were caught in a Tuesday avalanche near Haines have died. Nick Dodov of Truckee, Calif., 26, was listed in critical condition early Wednesday, but died Wednesday afternoon. His next of kin have been notified.... -
Avalanche Danger "Considerable" Through the Weekend
Channel 2 NewsAvalanche forecasters say avalanche danger is "considerable" this weekend. Warming temperatures and a windy forecast can make it risky for back-country users and forecasters say the conditions will likely continue through Sunday, and possibly into the...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Weather, Weather Reports
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AK DOT Crews to Work More on Avalanche Hazard Reduction
Channel 2 NewsThe Alaska Department of Transportation said crews will be using more artillery Friday to reduce avalanche hazards along the Seward Highway. This comes after sections of the Sterling and Seward highways were closed for hours because of an avalanche early...Tags: Forestry and Timber, Snow Storms, Road Transportation, Avalanches and Landslides, Highway Transportation
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Cordova Weathers Transition From Snow To Slush
Channel 2 NewsCordova residents woke up Wednesday to rain that had turned a lot of the city's heavy snowfall snow into slush, causing several inches of water to accumulate on the roads. Temperatures reached into the upper 30s, prompting fears of an avalanche on the...Tags: U.S. Coast Guard, Avalanches and Landslides, American Red Cross
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Anchorage Residents Deal With More Winter Snow
Channel 2 NewsAnchorage residents have seen their fair share of the heavy snowfall Alaska's been hit with this season -- slightly more than 81.4 inches in the city, according to Channel 2's Jackie Purcell. The extra powder comes as many parts of the Lower 48 are...Tags: Chicago Tribune, Avalanches and Landslides
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Avalanches Close Copper River Highway
Channel 2 NewsOvernight avalanches have closed roads beyond Mile 3 of the Copper River Highway Friday morning, according to the Cordova Police Department. Weather reports said the area received more than 14 inches of snow. Crews were assessing the conditions and... -
Avalanche Closes Richardson Highway from Mile 12 to Mile 46
Channel 2 NewsThe Richardson Highway was closed from Mile 12 to Mile 46 due to an avalanche Friday morning, according to the state Department of Transportation. In the last 24 hours, the area has received more than 30 inches of snow and high wind. Two slides occurred... -
State of Emergency Continues in Cordova, Alaska National Guardsmen Arrive to Help
Channel 2 NewsCordova City officials say since record breaking snow has now turned into heavy rain, flooding and avalanches are now their major concern as a state of emergency continued in the Prince William Sound community Sunday. More than 70 Alaska National...Tags: Air and Space Accidents, Air Transportation Delays, Public Officials, Emergency Incidents, Avalanches and Landslides
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Snow Safety Conference Highlights Avalanche Education
Channel 2 NewsSnow safety professionals from across the state gathered in Anchorage on Friday for a first-of-its-kind conference. Experts talked about the need for a standardized snow safety forecasting system and more education resources to better-equip those who...Tags: Disasters
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Juneau Road Open Again After Avalanche
Juneau Empire StaffAn avalanche off Mount Roberts blocked traffic on Thane Road in Juneau Thursday morning, but the road was reopened by the afternoon. The Juneau Empire reports Juneau police say snow and debris reached the tide line. Juneau NBC affiliate KATH-TV...Tags: NBC (tv network)
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Body of Missing Ketchikan Snowboarder Found
The body of a snowboarder missing since March has been located on Deer Mountain near Ketchikan.
The body of 35-year-old Michael Madden was recovered Sunday. An aircraft reported a possible body in the location during a fly-over on Saturday.
Jerry Kiffer...Tags: Alaska, Disasters, Disasters and Accidents
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Skier Dies After Buried by Avalanche
A Palmer man died after he was buried in an avalanche on Bald Mountain at Hatcher Pass on Saturday. Alaska State Troopers spokesperson Megan Peters said searchers recovered the body of 65 year-old James E. Helling underneath the avalanche debris Sunday...Tags: Alaska, Disasters, Disasters and Accidents
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