Extreme winter weather conditions have caused the shipwreck of large vessels in Juneau, Alaska, as residents prepare for a possible avalanche.
According to information from The New York Post, the Juneau City and Borough Docks and Harbors Department stated that the impact of the severe weather conditions is seriously affecting port activities.
So far, eight vessels have been lost due to the storm. “Our teams are working around the clock, using all available drainage pumps, and we are quickly running out of resources as the conditions persist,” said the Juneau Port Administration on social media.
Meanwhile, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities began avalanche risk reduction work above Thane Road last Thursday (the 1st). The road will remain closed with avalanche protection gates until the risk reduction work is completed and conditions allow for a safe reopening.
This work aims to reduce the risk of large-scale avalanches hitting the area. Transportation Department officials stated that if avalanche debris hits the highway, a prolonged closure may be necessary.
At the same time, the U.S. Coast Guard Arctic District is warning that heavy snow could quickly reduce stability and cause shipwrecks, potentially resulting in material damage and pollution.
In December, Alaska recorded more snow than usual, contributing to the overall risks associated with severe weather.
Juneau, for example, typically receives between 1000 mm and 1270 mm of snow. But in December 2025, the accumulated snow reached record levels, with an impressive 2000 mm.
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