Special Weather Statement, Valdez; Thompson Pass, 2025-04-19 18:13 AKDT.
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 NOW through MONDAY 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.
This message is transmitted at the request of the Valdez Avalanche Center.
For more information visit alaskasnow.org/valdez
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=AKZ731#AlaskaWeather