Snowbombing and digging: Crews in Yukon still working to clear the South Klondike Highway
The South Klondike Highway south of Carcross, Yukon, is still deemed impassable Friday morning after a series of avalanches earlier this week and there s still a lot more snow to be dealt with, says Greg Eikland.
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It’s an exceptional year in terms of how often the avalanches are tumbling, says Greg Eikland
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Posted: Jan 22, 2021 10:15 AM CT | Last Updated: January 22
South Klondike Highway, captured with aerial footage by Acting Skagway Police Chief Jerry Reddick, is still closed south of Carcross after a series of avalanches earlier this week. (Jerry Reddick)
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Two avalanches were reported today and were estimated to have happened sometime Monday Evening.
The Department of Transportation had requested Skagway Police Chief Jerry Reddick to assist in examining the avalanches using a flying drone.
The avalanche was caused by excessive snow on the mountaintops.
DOT said it will take a few days for the road to be cleared.
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