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Avalanche tumbles above Juneau as residents evacuate

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A small avalanche was seen tumbling down from above Juneau, Alaska, on Friday. Residents had been warned to evacuate when temperatures began to warm and rain began to fall after record snowfall.

Breakdown
  • Residents evacuated as avalanche threat loomed over Juneau
  • Avalanche occurred shortly after evacuation order from officials 5s
  • Record snowfall and heavy rains led to avalanche warning 12s
  • Several small avalanches observed, no injuries reported 18s