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High Wind Warning issued January 11 at 12:44PM AKST until January 12 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK* WHAT...For the Anchorage Hillside and higher elevations of theFront Range Chugach, Southeast winds 50 to 70 mph with gusts of 85to 100 mph possible. For the lower Hillside and lower elevationsnear the mountains, including East Anchorage and Eagle River,Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 80 mph possible.* WHERE...Anchorage, mainly along and near the mountains.* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Sunday.* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, andcause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially forhigh profile vehicles.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong storm system will move intoSouthcentral tonight, with East to Southeast winds rapidlyincreasing overnight and peaking late tonight through early Sundaymorning. It is looking less likely that areas further from themountains, roughly north to west Anchorage, will see high winds.Winds in these areas will likely peak at around 25 to 45 mph.Please stay tuned for the latest updates.People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown aroundor damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespreadpower outages. Use caution if you must drive.

National Weather Service

Avalanche Warning issued January 11 at 6:40PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AKSABAFCThe following message is transmitted at the request of theChugach National Forest Avalanche Center....THE CHUGACH NATIONAL FOREST AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER HASISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CHUGACH STATEPARK, GIRDWOOD, PORTAGE, TURNAGAIN PASS, SUMMIT LAKE, MOOSE PASS,AND SEWARD FROM 3AM SUNDAY THROUGH 3AM MONDAY...* WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerousavalanche conditions exist.* WHERE...For the Western Chugach and Kenai Mountains in andaround Chugach State Park, Girdwood, Portage, Turnagain Pass,Summit Lake, Lost Lake, and Seward.* WHEN...In effect Sunday 3:00 AM AKST through Monday 3:00 PMAKST.* IMPACTS...Heavy snowfall and strong winds will create widespreadareas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered and natural largeavalanches are likely. Debris from avalanches above may run intovalley bottoms. Avalanche conditions will remain very dangerousimmediately after the snow finishes.* PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalancheterrain is NOT recommended. Backcountry travelers should stayoff of...and out from underneath...slopes steeper than 30degrees. Avalanches may run long distances.Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the coverage area ofthis or any avalanche center.For more information visit cnfaic.org.

National Weather Service