The City and Borough of Juneau has issued evacuation advisories due to the increasing risk of avalanches in the area.

Alaska’s capital city advised downtown residents in avalanche zones to evacuate their homes late Friday morning. Avalanche risk mounted as a result of increased snowfall, higher temperatures and forecasted rain,

Some residents have chosen to evacuate and others remain at home after city issues avalanche evacuation advisory. Several small avalanches have released in the usual paths across downtown and Thane.

The UK faces a 'multi-hazard' weather event with a red warning for Storm Goretti bringing gusts over 100mph and heavy snow leading to avalanche alerts

The National Weather Service reported up to seven inches of snow overnight, with rain now falling across much of Juneau. Rain on snow is creating icy, slushy conditions and could lead to flooding and dangerous travel.

KETCHUM, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Dozens of outdoor enthusiasts gathered at the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center this weekend to learn avalanche survival and rescue techniques. On Saturday, outdoor recreationists came to the backcountry not to ski or snowboard, but to learn how to stay alive.

Avalanche warnings have now been issued for Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, which are added to alerts for avalanches in Scotland