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What is the condition of the Alaska Highway?
The asphalt surfacing of the Alaska Highway ranges from poor to excellent. Much of the highway is in fair condition, with older patched pavement and a minimum of gravel breaks and chuckholes. Recently upgraded sections of road offer excellent surfacing.
Is the Alaska Highway open?
ALASKA HIGHWAY UPDATE, JULY 7, 2022: The Alaska Highway is open.
Is the Alaska Highway closed?
The Alaska Highway will remain closed in both directions until it is safe for the public to travel through the area.
Is Thompson Pass AK open?
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities UPDATE: Thompson Pass is now OPEN, but conditions are VERY DIFFICULT. Please use extreme caution if you must travel.
Where is the avalanche in Alaska?
Avalanches are common in the Chugach Mountains which form a dramatic backdrop to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city with a population of about 300,000 people. However local officials said that this avalanche was unprecedented, describing it as a “once-in-a-hundred-year event’.
Is it safe to drive to Alaska?
Yes, driving to Alaska is generally safe. There are normal road hazards, but with normal careful driving and some planning, you should have a safe trip. If you do run into trouble, people along the highway tend to help each other out.
Is the Dempster Highway open?
The highway is open approximately June 10 to October 14 in the summer, and December 15 to April 30 in the winter. The highway closes for approximately 6 to 8 weeks in the fall when the Peel and Mackenzie Rivers freeze and again for 3-5 weeks in the spring when they thaw.
What’s the snowiest place in Alaska?
Thomson Pass
Thomson Pass is the snowiest place in Alaska, also in the Chugach Mountains at 2,805 feet in elevation. The pass gets an average of 500 inches of snow per year. It holds the record for the snowiest day in Alaska, with 62 inches on Dec. 29, 1955.
What’s the elevation of Thompson Pass?
2,805′Thompson Pass / Elevation
Where was the avalanche in Alaska last night?
Eagle River
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson issued a disaster declaration after an avalanche late Thursday night knocked out power to over 100 residents near Hiland Road in Eagle River and stranded many beyond the massive snow buildup.
Where is the Eagle River avalanche?
Hiland Road in Eagle River reopened on Monday after a massive avalanche crossed the road on March 24. Truckers hauled out more than 30,000 cubic yards of snow from the area, according to an online post from Anchorage’s Office of Emergency Management.
Why is Dempster Highway closed?
Sections of the Dempster Highway close seasonally for approximately 6 to 8 weeks in the Fall when the Peel and Mackenzie Rivers freeze and again for 4 to 6 weeks in the Spring when they begin to thaw making Inuvik accessible only by air during those times.
What information does akdot provide for travel information in Alaska?
This information is provided in addition to official information reported by AKDOT to better help people plan their travel in Alaska. Waze Incidents Waze Closures CamerasWeather Radar
What was the weather like At Turnagain Pass?
Snow was dry above ~1400′ at Turnagain pass. Moderate winds and strong gusts up to 50 mph at the ridgetops during the day, and then tapering off to light winds overnight. Temperatures stayed relatively warm yesterday, hovering around freezing at 1500-1800′.
Does new mention constitute an endorsement by the Alaska Department of Transportation?
NEW Mention in this document of commercial goods or services does not constitute an endorsement by the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities.
Where can I find Waze incidents and closings in Alaska?
Waze incidents and closures data identified by the Waze app are now available to view on AK511. This information is provided in addition to official information reported by AKDOT to better help people plan their travel in Alaska. Waze Incidents