Avalanche Closures: Thane Road in Juneau, Alaska

0:00Fane Road in Juno, Alaska shut down Tuesday afternoon after an avalanche slid down the slopes. The road was already closed earlier that day because of high avalanche risks from heavy snow and wind. Around 11.40am, the slide hit, captured on video by Transportation Crews. Officials say natural forces triggered it with winds picking up much faster than predicted and moving fresh snow toward the road. Travelers face no injury since the area was already blocked off, but the event highlights the dangers of winter weather in the region. Strong, rishtop gusts made it impossible to reduce the hazard in time. The road will stay closed through Wednesday morning when crews plan a re-evaluation at 10am. Winds are expected to keep building, so safety comes first for everyone. Transportation teams are keeping a close watch on conditions, ready to reopen as soon as it's safe. This has been Anchorage News Today, powered by AI.