Avalanche shuts Hatcher Pass Road; Skier missing

The Hatcher Pass Road near Palmer remains closed due to an avalanche Tuesday morning. State officials are assessing whether or not it is safe to clear the road. Reports indicate 14 feet of snow blocking the road just below the Arc Angel trailhead, with the potential of more avalanches to come.
Jill Reese is a spokespeson for the state Department of Transportation.
Skiers alerted each other to high-risk avalanche conditions in Hatcher Pass in mid-November over a social media group. Photo: Alaska