MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for OCTOBER 2009 NAME: 3270 Nowell CITY: West Juneau STATE: Alaska ELEV: 97 ft LAT: 58° 17' 33" N LONG: 134° 25' 37" W TEMPERATURE (°F), RAIN (in), WIND SPEED (mph), SNOW (in). Snowfall from 21:00 - 21:00, all others Midnight to Midnight. HEAT COOL AVG WIND SNOW MEAN DEG DEG WIND DOM RUN ON(1) DAY TEMP HIGH TIME LOW TIME DAYS DAYS RAIN SPEED HIGH TIME DIR (mi) SNOW GRND WEATHER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 44.7 46.1 4:50p 43.8 12:05a 20.3 0.0 0.19 0.7 10.0 12:35a SSE 17.19 0.0 0.0 Cld/Rn-LtR-Drz-VtyLtR-Spr Cd-FewBrks/SprWithLulls Cd 2 42.1 52.8 4:00p 36.3 12:00m 22.9 0.0 0.00 0.5 10.0 5:00p WSW 10.85 0.0 0.0 DecrCds Clear Fog DecrFog Clear 3 41.4 50.4 3:10p 34.3 6:05a 23.6 0.0 0.00 0.1 9.0 3:35p E 1.94 0.0 0.0 Thnnsh-ThinOvcst Ovcst-Cd MCd PCd Cd-Ovcst Cd 4 44.5 48.9 12:45p 41.3 6:40a 20.5 0.0 0.02 0.0 4.0 4:25a SSE 0.40 0.0 0.0 Cldy Cld/FewFiltBrks Cldy Cld/LtRain-Rain 5 47.1 50.1 5:35p 43.6 12:40a 17.9 0.0 1.34 1.7 15.0 8:30a SSE 42.10 0.0 0.0 Cld/Rn-LtRn-Driz-HvyRn-Spr-Lt-VryLtDriz Cld 6 46.8 53.8 1:10p 38.9 11:35p 18.2 0.0 0.04 0.8 11.0 1:15p WSW 18.99 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn Cd Cd-Brks P/MCd VarBrks P/MCd PCd VarPCdToClr 7 42.9 45.2 1:05p 38.5 12:35a 22.1 0.0 0.26 0.0 4.0 3:05p E 0.00 0.0 0.0 Thnsh-ThnOvcst Cld Cld/Spr-VryLtRn-LtRn-Rn 8 45.3 49.9 1:40p 41.3 6:55a 19.7 0.0 0.00 0.0 6.0 12:25p E 0.00 0.0 0.0 Cd-ThnnerCds-Brks Cd/MCd Slt-PBrknThnnrCds MCd/Cd Cd 9 46.3 50.7 2:35p 44.3 5:25a 18.7 0.0 0.00 0.1 6.0 9:50a W 3.13 0.0 0.0 Cld/LowerFog-Cds Cd Cld-HintsBlue Cd Cd-FiltBrks? Cd 10 45.3 48.2 1:35p 43.5 4:45a 19.7 0.0 0.00 0.1 7.0 2:50a WSW 2.18 0.0 0.0 Cloudy FewHintsBrksat1850 11 45.1 50.4 2:15p 40.3 8:00p 19.9 0.0 0.02 1.0 20.0 11:55p W 22.86 0.0 0.0 Cd/XtmLtMst LoCds SltPBrkn M/PCd LtWnd Ovcst Clr Brz 12 46.6 50.9 3:15a 36.3 7:05a 18.4 0.0 0.00 3.8 29.0 9:00p E 90.48 0.0 0.0 Clear LtWind-Brzy-Gusts 13 40.1 44.3 12:10a 34.4 4:20a 24.9 0.0 0.00 5.1 39.0 9:45p E 122.23 0.0 0.0 Clear LtWind-Brzy-Gusts-Windy 14 43.2 46.4 11:25p 36.6 4:50a 21.8 0.0 0.00 5.4 33.0 12:20a E 129.43 0.0 0.0 Clear/OccWind Clear/LtWind-Brzy-Gusts 15 45.2 50.5 11:30a 37.6 7:00a 19.8 0.0 0.13 1.4 24.0 6:40p WSW 32.64 0.0 0.0 Clr/OccWnd Cd PCd Clr PCd Cd-SmBrks Cd/Sp-VryLtRn-Rn 16 44.4 47.1 9:25p 42.6 6:35a 20.6 0.0 0.34 0.8 15.0 9:25p SSE 19.75 0.0 0.0 Cld/LtRn-Spr-VryLtRn LoClds/Rn-Driz-Spr Cld Cld/Shr 17 45.9 47.1 11:10a 44.1 10:55p 19.1 0.0 0.36 0.9 11.0 2:45a SSE 22.72 0.0 0.0 Cld/Rn-LtRn Cld Cld/Spr-Rn-Spr-VryLtRn-LtRn-LtMst Cd 18 44.4 46.5 2:20p 43.1 7:45a 20.6 0.0 0.19 0.2 9.0 1:55p SSE 3.70 0.0 0.0 Cd/LtR Cd/R-LtR-Sp Cd-XtmWkSun/FewSp Cd Cd/VryLtMist 19 43.0 47.6 1:35p 34.9 12:00m 22.0 0.0 0.08 0.3 8.0 1:25a SSE 7.44 0.0 0.0 Cd/LtPrecp Cd-HntsBlu Cd/MCd VryLtRnShr Rnbw PCd Clr 20 41.7 50.5 7:35p 33.4 3:00a 23.3 0.0 0.00 3.5 38.0 8:00p WSW 84.08 0.0 0.0 Clr Fog PCd-Fog Cd PCd MClr-PCd MCd-ThnshThn Cd Wndy 21 45.5 48.6 1:55a 43.1 4:35a 19.5 0.0 0.36 1.6 33.0 12:15a SSE 37.63 0.0 0.0 Cld/OccRn Cld/VryLtRn-Spr-LtRn-Rn-XtmLtDriz-FewLulls 22 46.4 47.7 2:35p 44.5 9:55p 18.6 0.0 0.31 1.5 16.0 10:50a SSE 34.95 0.0 0.0 Cd/Shr Cd/Rn-Lt-VryLtRn Cd Cd/Lt-VryLtRn-R-Spr-LtDrz 23 45.4 46.8 3:50a 42.8 11:30p 19.6 0.0 0.13 1.3 15.0 3:15a SSE 31.12 0.0 0.0 Cd/OccLtR Brks Cd/VryLtR-R Cd/MCd FewBrks/LtShrs PCd 24 43.1 45.2 10:25a 41.6 6:10p 21.9 0.0 0.28 1.7 14.0 3:05p SSE 40.41 0.0 0.0 VarCds/Shrs Brks Cd/Sp-VryLtRn-Rn-Drz-FewLulls LtWnd 25 44.4 45.7 8:40a 43.3 5:45p 20.6 0.0 0.90 1.6 23.0 9:00p SSE 37.38 0.0 0.0 Cld/Rn-VryLtRn-LtRn-VryLtSpr-FewLulls LtWind 26 42.9 44.1 12:05a 41.6 12:00m 22.1 0.0 0.26 1.3 16.0 12:05a SSE 30.41 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn Cd/R-VryLtR-SpShrs Cd/VryLtR-Sp/R Cd/FewLtShrs 27 40.5 41.9 1:40a 37.8 11:55p 24.5 0.0 0.23 0.4 10.0 4:35a SSE 8.25 0.0 0.0 Cd/2LtShrs Cd/Lt-VryLtRn-R-Sp-Mst-LtDrz-FewLulls MCd 28 38.6 43.2 7:20p 34.6 5:25a 26.4 0.0 0.06 2.3 30.0 10:00p E 55.96 0.0 0.0 Brks-ClrAreas Cd/FewSpr Cd Lt-Brz-Gsts Cd/Mst-LtRn-R 29 37.0 40.3 3:50p 35.3 7:00a 28.0 0.0 0.32 2.3 28.0 12:30a W 54.04 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn Cd/VryLtRn-Sp HntsBlu-Blu Cd MCd PCd Cd ThnCds 30 36.7 42.6 3:05p 32.4 7:30a 28.3 0.0 0.03 1.4 22.0 4:25p W 33.29 0.0 0.0 PCd/MClr PCd IncrCd Cd Lt-Brz FewBrk Cd Cd/Sp-VryLtR 31 34.7 36.5 2:45p 33.2 5:50a 30.3 0.0 0.16 0.3 9.0 1:15a W 7.57 0.2 0.0 Cd/VryLtSnToSnShrs OccHntsBlu/LtShrs Cd-FewBrks/Sp-R ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43.3 53.8 6 32.4 30 673.8 0.0 6.01 1.4 39.0 13 SSE 1003.12 0.2 (1) As measured on Front Lawn at 21:00, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. AVERAGE Mean Temp: 43.3 AVERAGE High Temp: 47.1 MINIMUM High Temp: 36.5 31st MAXIMUM High Temp: 53.8 6th AVERAGE Low Temp: 39.3 MINIMUM Low Temp: 32.4 30th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 44.5 22nd MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 0 MIN <= 32.0: 0 MIN <= 0.0: 0 MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 94 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 28th MINIMUM Humidity (%): 15 13th @ 0119 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1030.2 3rd @ 0544 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 982.6 30th @ 1944 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 673.8 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 21.7 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 17.9 5th MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 30.3 31st TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 6.01 AVERAGE Precip. A: 0.27 (Per day, for the 22 days with measurable precip.) AVERAGE Precip. B: 0.19 (Per day) DAYS of Precip.: 22 All but: 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 20th MAXIMUM Precip.: 1.34 5th MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.24 5th @ 1212 Days of Rain: 22 (>.01 in) 16 (>.1 in) 1 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 0.2 DAYS of Snowfall: 1 31st AVERAGE High Wind: 16.9 MINIMUM High Wind: 4 4th, 7th MAXIMUM High Wind: 39 13th WIND RUN (miles): 1003.12 DAYS Full Sun any time: 12 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 29th DAYS Full Sun any time - Mainland Only: 1 6th DAYS OF Extrm Wk To Somewhat Weakened Sun: 4 4th (parts of Mt. Juneau), 6th (West Juneau), 18th, 24th DAYS Totally Clear: 3 12th, 13th, 14th DAYS WITH Cld or M Cld: 28 All but: 12th, 13th, 14th DAYS OF Rainbow: 2 19th: Partial to NE 1419-1427. Partial to NNE by Mt. Juneau as of 1648.; 23rd: Faint Partial to N at 1120 DAYS OF Aurora: 0 DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 0 Sat. 10/31/09: Alaska Daylight Time | Reformation Day - All Saints' Day Eve | Remember to Set Your Clocks Back One Hour Tonight for the Change to Standard Time 2225 ADT: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 2100: .09" of Precipitation so far today. 3/16" Snow-Slushfall today. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 450'. 1950: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 350' - 600' by fog/clouds. 1850: Cloudy with some thinner areas, breaks, and the Moon visible, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1820: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 1800: .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 450'. 1720: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, lower ribbons and a few wisps. 1705: Cloudy, thinner area with heavily filtered blue - hint of blue, a few hints of breaks, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau, clouds in much of Last Chance Basin, part of the Channel side of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds with a lower ribbon. 1650: Cloudy, hints of blue, most of the upper parts of the mainland above about 400' - 700' hidden by fog/clouds. 1620: Cloudy, some hints of blue, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, most of Mt. Roberts hidden above about 600', lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and cloud low in Last Chance Basin. 1600: Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland above about 400' - 700' hidden by fog/clouds. 1550: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, clouds in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1500: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, slight hint of blue overhead, very top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin. 1350: Cloudy, very small break overhead, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts, cloud in lower part of Last Chance Basin, and a lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy, a tiny hint of blue to the ESE, mainland mountaintops in clouds, lower ribbon. 1220: Cloudy, a few brighter spots, mainland mountaintops in clouds, lower ribbon. 1200: .05" of Precipitation so far today and 3/16" of Snow-Slushfall. 1150: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 450' - 500' hidden by clouds, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin. 1120: Cloudy with the mainland hidden by clouds above about 250' - 350'. 1050: Very Light Snow/Rain, Cloudy with a few brighter spots, lower clouds hiding parts of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0950: Light Snow, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, below that mainland partially obscured, and below about 400' only very slightly obscured. 0935: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge obscured-hidden, lower bands Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 3/16" Snowfall so far today. 0905: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains obscured- hidden, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0835: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 250' - 500' and substantially, partially, and slightly obscured below that. 0750: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, some lower clouds and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts, band above Last Chance Basin. 0700: .03" of Precipitation so far today. 0650: Cloudy, fog/clouds over Gastineau Channel hiding much of the upper parts of the mainland. 0620 ADT: Light Snow, Cloudy. .02" of Precipitation so far today. Snow is accumulating as slush on the deck with 1/16" - 1/8" as of 0620. Fri. 10/30/09: The NWS Wind Advisory Expired at 9 PM - See 2054 Below 2100 ADT: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2054: NWS Wind Advisory will Expire at 9 PM ADT this Evening. WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 ----------------- AKZ025-310600- /X.EXP.PAJK.WI.Y.0078.000000T0000Z-091031T0500Z/ JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 854 PM AKDT FRI OCT 30 2009 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. THE STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH TONIGHT. THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT ON THIS EVENT. $$ FPAK57PAJK_AKZ025 ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2050: Very Light Rain - snow at the higher elevations, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland variably obscured and hidden. 1950: Sprinkling - with snow flurries at higher elevations, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland variably obscured and hidden. 1850: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and slightly murky around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1750: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1735: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy with a few very slight hints of blue, very slightly murky around part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1550: Cloudy with a few very slight hints of blue, light to breezy wind. 1535: Cloudy, slightly murky around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1505: Cloudy with some breaks and filtered blue, slightly murky around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, light wind. 1450: Cloudy with a few hints of blue, fairly bright skies, murky around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, very weak - extremely weak sunshine on the mainland. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1433: (Posted here at 1605: NWS Wind Advisory in Effect until 9 PM. WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ025-310500- /X.COR.PAJK.WI.Y.0078.091030T2233Z-091031T0500Z/ JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 233 PM AKDT FRI OCT 30 2009 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKDT THIS EVENING. STRONG OUTFLOW OUT OF CHANNELED TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING WILL CAUSE STRONG WINDS WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH FOR AREAS NEAR AND SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN JUNEAU. WIND GUSTS TO 40 MPH HAVE ALREADY BEEN OBSERVED THIS AFTERNOON AT SOUTH DOUGLAS. WINDS WILL DISSIPATE LATE THIS EVENING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 900 PM AKDT THIS EVENING OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ FPAK77PAJK_AKZ025 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1420: Cloudy, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, light wind. 1350: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and slightly murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1235: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1150: Cloudy. 1050: Cloudy with a few breaks and a slightly broken area. 0950: Cloudy with some hints of blue, there is a clear area in the NW part of the sky. 0850: Mostly Cloudy. 0820: Cloudy with slightly - very slightly broken clouds SE half of sky and Clear NW half, wisps of fog over the Channel blowing SE, light wind. 0750: Partly Cloudy but with filtered - heavily filtered blue, variable lower wisps, ribbons, and bits of fog. 0650: Partly Cloudy, small lower cloud. 0620 ADT: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear. Thur. 10/29/09: A Wind Advisory was in Effect until Noon Today - See 0459 1028 2050 ADT: Cloudy with thinner areas. .32" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Cloudy with an area of thinner clouds. 1850: Cloudy with some hints of breaks. 1800: .32" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with a clear area to the NW and filtered breaks elsewhere. 1650: Partly Cloudy. 1550: Mostly Cloudy, slightly murky - murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, sun shining on the mainland. 1535: Cloudy with heavily filtered blue, hints of blue and hints of breaks, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, somewhat weakened sunshine on parts of the mainland. 1527: A Steller's Jay is taking a Bath in the Bird Bath. 1520: Cloudy with hints of blue and hints of breaks, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, very weak sunshine on the mainland. 1500: .32" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the SE part of top of Mt. Juneau. 1400: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the SE upper part of Mt. Juneau and the top of Mt. Roberts. 1335: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around part of the top of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1200: .32" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy. 1050: Cloudy with a few small hints of blue and a few small brighter areas, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the SE very top of Mt. Juneau. 1008: Cloudy with some hints of blue and an area of brighter clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0950: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Juneau and the very top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0835: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts, part of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau and inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland obscured-hidden with snow at the higher elevations. Snow level on Mt. Roberts at the Channel is at about 700'. 0700: .30" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland obscured-hidden. Snow at the higher elevations. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland obscured-hidden, light wind. Snow at the higher elevations. .29" of Rainfall to this point today. 0242 ADT: High Rain Rate of .12" of Rain per hour. Wed. 10/28/09: 1853: Wind Advisory Remains in Effect from Midnight Tonight to Noon ADT Thursday - See 0459 Below 2100 ADT: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind, stronger wind closer to and over Gastineau Channel. 2020: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, breezy. 1950: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, snowing (I think) at the higher altitudes), light wind with occasional gusts. 1850: Cloudy, light wind. 1800: Trace of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy. 1705: Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1650: Cloudy. 1620: Cloudy, light wind. 1605: Cloudy, breezy-windy. 1550: Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1520: Cloudy, light wind. 1450: Cloudy. 1405: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy, lower wisps and bits over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau and a cloud in Last Chance Basin. 1200: Trace of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, a few lower wisps and bits in Last Chance Basin. 1050: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy. 0850: Cloudy, some slight hints of blue in the NW part of the sky. 0750: Cloudy with thinner spots and areas. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low ribbon of thin fog. 0620: Cloudy with some breaks, low ribbon of fog, clouds around part of the top of Mt. Roberts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0459 ADT (Posted here at 0635): NWS: Wind Advisory in Effect from Midnight Tonight to Noon ADT Thursday. WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ020-025-282100- /X.EXB.PAJK.WI.Y.0077.091029T0800Z-091029T2000Z/ GLACIER BAY-JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUSTAVUS...JUNEAU 459 AM AKDT WED OCT 28 2009 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKDT THURSDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON AKDT THURSDAY. A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM OVER THE NORTH PACIFIC IS FORECAST TO MOVE INTO THE SOUTHEAST GULF OF ALASKA TODAY AND ACROSS SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON THURSDAY. NORTHEAST WIND GUSTING TO 50 MPH IN EXPOSED LOCATIONS ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE BLOW AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. BOAT AND AIRPLANE OWNERS SHOULD SECURE MOORINGS AND TIE DOWNS. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 1 PM AKDT TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ FPAK57PAJK_AKZ025 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue. 10/27/09: 1050: The Snow Level in the inner Gold Creek valley is almost down/or is down to the floor of the valley. Noon: Snow on top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts is visible now. 2050 ADT: Mostly Cloudy, a few lower wisps. .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Sprinkling, Cloudy with breaks and small clear areas. 1935: Very Light Rain, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few lower bits and wisps, the Moon is visible through the clouds. 1905: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1800: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1650: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, heavier precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1610: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, a few clouds around the upper parts of the mainland. 1523: Rain, Cloudy, most of the top of Mt. Juneau and the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds with the remainder partially to substantially obscured. 1500: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, part of the top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, a few lower wisps. .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden except for the very lowest part which is partially obscured. 1325: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 1311: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1220: A few Sprinkles, clouds around much of the top of Mt. Juneau and clouds around the SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts, a few clouds and wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1200: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Juneau, and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1032: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 0920: Extremely Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 0835: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder partially obscured to hidden. 0805: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder substantially obscured. 0750: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, very low clouds and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0700: .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0620 ADT: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .02" of Rainfall to this point today. Mon. 10/26/09: 1231: An Anna's? Hummingbird Flew Up to the House - See Below | 1129: New Snow is visible on the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge | NWS Wind Advisory which was extended at 11:37 PM 10/25 from Midnight to 2 AM 10/26, Expired at 2 AM Today 2100 ADT: .25" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 2020: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks, SE part of the very top - top of Mt. Juneau hidden by a cloud. 1950: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts at least; Mt. Juneau Ridge? 1835: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts at least; Mt. Juneau Ridge? 1800: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1628: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1620: Sprinkles, Cloudy, clouds around much of the very tops and tops of the mainland mountains. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1549: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1535: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1500: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1250: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1231: An Anna's? Hummingbird Flew up to the house and then went to a spruce tree spire in the backyard. Is this the same individual that was last here December 30, 2008? 1220: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1200: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: A few Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1105: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1020: Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0950: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 0935: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0850: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, light - very light precipitation over parts of the mainland. 0820: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0750: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0700: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0620: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 0001 ADT: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 10/25/09: Reformation Sunday | 2054: NWS Wind Advisory in Effect until Midnight ADT Tonight - See 2054 Below ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2337 ADT (Posted here at 0625 10/26): NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 11:37 PM AKDT on October 25, 2009 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 2 am akdt Monday... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 2 am akdt Monday. Locally windy conditions will continue through late this evening as a low pressure system moves through the northeastern Gulf of Alaska. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph will begin to diminish through the very early hours of Monday morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 2 am akdt Monday morning or sooner if conditions warrant. Bezenek ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2100: .69" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2054: NWS Wind Advisory in Effect until Midnight ADT Tonight. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 8:54 PM AKDT on October 25, 2009 ...Wind Advisory in effect until midnight akdt tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until midnight akdt tonight. Locally windy conditions will continue through late this evening as a low pressure system moves through the northeastern Gulf of Alaska. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph will begin to diminish through the late evening hours. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by midnight akdt tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 2020: Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 1950: Rain, Cloudy. 1920: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .59" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and the SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, a few small clouds and wisps around the SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1533: High Rain Rate of .15" of Rain per hour. 1500: .35" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, small cloud at the peak of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, remainder of the mainland slightly obscured. 1430: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1405: Sprinkling-Raindrops, Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1305: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1250: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy. 1220: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1205: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 1200: .32" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1035: Rain, Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 0850: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, small cloud hiding part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0820: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, a few wisps around Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, a few wisps around the very top of Mt. Juneau and a cloud by the top of Mt. Roberts. 0735: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, a few wisps around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0700: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 0620: Rain, Cloudy. .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 0157 ADT: High Rain Rate of .12" of Rain per hour. Sat. 10/24/09: 0949: A White-Crowned Sparrow is in the Willow by the Deck 2100 ADT: .25" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 2020: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 2005: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1835: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .23" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts and upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, light to breezy wind. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts and upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. 1630: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, light wind. 1629: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. 1550: Cloudy, a few wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1535: Sprinkling, Cloudy, cloud - wisps upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau, light wind. 1520: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1500: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1429: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1420: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1350: Light Rain after Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming part of Mt. Roberts. 1320: Rain after Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge obscured-hidden. Fresh dusting of snow now visible at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1235: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1220: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1200: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1135: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1113: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE part of very top - top of Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1042: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, ceiling at about 2500' at Mt. Roberts. 1020: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0950: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks, mainland mountaintops in clouds, some bright clouds to the SE, weakened sunshine. 0935: Cloudy, small spot of thinner clouds, bright clouds where the sun is with extremely weak sunshine, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0850: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, ceiling at about 2400' at Mt. Roberts. Dusting of snow from overnight is visible on the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0835: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, tops - upper parts of the mainland mountains in clouds. 0750: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0735: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0700: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy with a filtered break, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0620: Cloudy with breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0200 ADT: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Fri. 10/23/09: The Wind Advisory was Cancelled by the NWS at 12:49 AM ADT 2050 ADT: Partly Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1935: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy with a few breaks with a few stars visible, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1850: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1820: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1800: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, most of the top of Mt. Roberts and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, cloud at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1720: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, precipitation over much of the mainland. 1712: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1650: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, precipitation over the mainland. 1620: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1552: A Steller's Jay is taking a Bath in the Bird Bath. 1550: Cloudy, a few mostly tiny breaks, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, a few spots and areas of very weak - weak sunshine on the mainland. 1520: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, a few small breaks, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1503: Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1500: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, one extremely tiny break, mainland mountaintops in clouds, precipitation over much of the mainland. 1405: Cloudy with a few tiny and very tiny breaks, mainland mountaintops in clouds, precipitation over much of the mainland. 1350: Cloudy, some breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau and parts of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and most of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few small spots of weak sunshine on the mainland, light precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1320: Cloudy with some breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau and most of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few spots and areas of weak sunshine on the mainland. 1250: Cloudy, a few tiny breaks far to the NW, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, most of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1223: Very Light Rain, Cloudy with a few breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1220: Mostly Cloudy, a few clouds and wisps around the very top of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1200: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops, sun is in and out, here and there, and variable strength. 1120: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few breaks and a small clear area, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, weak sunshine here and there. Faint partial Rainbow to the N. 1116: The Sun is breaking through. 1105: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1052: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of the mainland partially obscured. 1043: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 1035: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops mostly in clouds, some lower wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1005: Cloudy with a few tiny very slight hints of blue, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, cloud in Last Chance Basin. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, almost all of Last Chance Basin, and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 0920: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very slight hints of blue, top of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band. 0905: Cloudy with breaks and small clear areas, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, some clouds around the SE top of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of SE part of Mt.Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, some clouds in Last Chance Basin and on the Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top of the SE part of Mt. Roberts in clouds with clouds skimming most of the remainder of Mt. Roberts, small cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0730: Cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, SE part of the very top - top of Mt. Juneau, and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0700: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few lower clouds, bits, and wisps. .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0200 ADT: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Thur. 10/22/09: 1839: NWS Wind Advisory Remains in Effect from 10 PM this Evening to 6 AM ADT Friday - See 1839 Below 2100 ADT: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 2035: Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1935: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1839: WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ025-230600- /X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0073.091023T0600Z-091023T1400Z/ JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 639 PM AKDT THU OCT 22 2009 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY. GUSTY EAST TO SOUTHEAST WINDS TO 40 MPH WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING IN THE JUNEAU AREA AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING FRONT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ FPAK77PAJK_AKZ025 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1835: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1800: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1650: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1600: Rain, Cloudy. 1550: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1523: A Steller's Jay is taking a Bath in the Bird Bath. 1505: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1500: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 1455: Rain, Cloudy. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1350: A few Sprinkles, Cloudy. 1320: Sprinkling, Cloudy. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1309: NWS Wind Advisory in effect from 10 PM this evening to 6 AM ADT Friday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 1:09 PM AKDT on October 22, 2009 ...Wind Advisory in effect from 10 PM this evening to 6 am akdt Friday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 6 am akdt Friday. Gusty southeast winds to 40 mph are developing this afternoon along southern Southeast Alaska ahead of an approaching front. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 7 PM akdt this afternoon or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1250: A few Sprinkles, Cloudy. 1200: .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1130: Very Light Rain after Rain, Cloudy, a few lower wisps, light wind. 1105: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind, very few tiny whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, most of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, very few tiny whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 1020: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0947: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0935: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and most of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0920: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley and lighter precipitation over some other areas on the mainland. 0850: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and high points of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0808: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0750: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, light wind in the past 20 minutes. 0720: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0705: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0700: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 0654: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 0645: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds; Mt. Juneau Ridge? 0620: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds; Mt. Juneau Ridge? .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 0025 ADT: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. Wed. 10/21/09: 2100 ADT: .32" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 2024: Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1920: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy. 1731: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1705: Rain, Cloudy. 1650: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1635: A few Sprinkles, Cloudy. 1630: Extremely Light Drizzle/Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1605: Cloudy. 1550: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, clouds skimming part of Mt. Roberts. 1520: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 1505: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1500: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Drizzle/Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1420: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming part of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Rain, Cloudy. 1335: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1250: Sprinkling after Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1200: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very small cloud hiding part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1138: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1100: High Rain Rate of .03" of Rain per hour. 1050: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, cloud hiding part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1020: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, small cloud hiding part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 0935: Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few wisps in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0850: Cloudy, clouds skimming part of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, small cloud hiding part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, light precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0750: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few wisps and bits in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0739: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, cloud hiding part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0700: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, cloud hiding part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 0400 ADT: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Tue. 10/20/09: NWS: A Dense Fog Advisory was in Effect until 10 AM - See 0750 Below 2050 ADT: Cloudy, breezy with gusts. 2035: Cloudy, breezy with gusts. 2020: Cloudy, breezy-windy. 1957: Cloudy, windy. 38 mph gust. 1950: Cloudy, breezy-windy. 1850: Cloudy, breezy-windy. 1820: Cloudy, breezy-windy. 1750: Cloudy, breezy with gusts. 1730: Cloudy, some hints of blue, light wind with occasional gusts. 1705: Cloudy with some hints of blue and heavily filtered blue. 1650: Cloudy with some streaks and small areas of filtered and heavily filtered blue and hints of blue. 1600: Cloudy with some streaks of heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, extremely weak sunshine on the mainland. 1520: Cloudy with very slightly broken clouds and some slightly filtered to heavily filtered blue areas, sun shining on Olds Mountain. 1450: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with mostly thinnish, thin and very thin clouds, weak sunshine, light to breezy wind. 1420: Mostly Cloudy with mostly thinnish, thin and very thin clouds, weak sunshine, light wind with gusts. 1350: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, very slightly weakened sunshine. 1335: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, very slightly weakened sunshine. 1250: Partly Cloudy with mostly high thin and very thin clouds, sun shining. 1150: Mostly Clear. 1120: Partly Cloudy, very slightly weakened sunshine. 1050: Partly Cloudy with bright skies, some filtered and heavily filtered blue, lower ribbon, slightly weakened sunshine. 1020: Slightly weakened sunshine. 1000: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, bright skies, fog hiding the lower part of the mainland, weak sunshine. 0950: Cloudy, very slight hints of blue, fog hiding the lower part of the mainland, bright spot and clouds where the sun is. 0920: Cloudy, fog hiding and substantially obscuring the mainland. 0905: Cloudy with a few hints of blue, fog hiding the lower part of the mainland. 0850: Cloudy with variable fog over the Channel and variable patchy fog elsewhere. 0805: Cloudy with streaks of filtered and heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, fairly bright skies, band of fog hiding the lowest part of the mainland and some thinner fog above. 0750: Fog overhead and hiding the mainland, occasional glimpses of partly cloudy sky above and tops of mainland mountains. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0750: NWS Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 4:50 AM AKDT on October 20, 2009 ...Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 10 am akdt this morning... A dense fog advisory remains in effect until 10 am akdt this morning. Areas of locally dense fog reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile will continue through this morning before dissipating. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that dense fog is already occurring or imminent. All travel should be done with extreme caution. This statement will be updated by 8 am akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0720: Fog overhead and hiding the mainland. 0654: Partly Cloudy, fog hiding the lower part of the mainland. Deck is icy and very light frost in areas. 0650: Fog overhead and hiding the mainland. 0620: Dense Fog. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0450 ADT (Posted here at 0620): Dense Fog Advisory issued at 0118 remains in effect until 8 AM ADT this morning. NWS Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 4:50 AM AKDT on October 20, 2009 ...Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 8 am akdt this morning... A dense fog advisory remains in effect until 8 am akdt this morning. Areas of locally dense fog reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile will continue through the early morning hours before dissipating. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that dense fog is already occurring or imminent. All travel should be done with extreme caution. This statement will be updated by 8 am akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. 10/19/09: Alaska Day Holiday for State and Local Government Workers - See 10/18 Below 2050 ADT: Clear. .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear with a few high thin clouds 1835: Clear with a few high thin clouds or Mostly Clear. 1800: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Partly Cloudy, a few lower ribbons and wisps. 1720: Partly Cloudy, a few wisps and clouds around the mountains, weak - very weak spots and areas of sunshine on the mainland. 1648: Partly Cloudy, weakened sunshine on much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, precipitation and wisps over parts of the mainland. Partial Rainbow to the NNE by Mt. Juneau. 1550: Partly Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and much of the very top of Mt. Roberts and the SE part of its top in clouds, some clouds, wisps, and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, sun shining on parts of the upper parts of the mainland. 1520: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, a few clouds and wisps around the top of Mt. Roberts and wisp at the peak of Mt. Juneau, a few spots and areas of weak sunshine on the mainland. 1500: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Mostly Cloudy/Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts, and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, some lower clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley, sun shining on the top of Mt. Roberts. 1427: The Rainbow faded out. 1419: A few Sprinkles, Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, some clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, some clouds over the Gold Creek Canyon, a few spots and areas of weak sunshine. There is a partial Rainbow to the NE by Cape Horn. 1405: Very Light Rain, Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Mostly Cloudy/Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few lower wisps in Last Chance Basin and the inner Gold Creek valley, very weak sunshine on a few spots and areas on the mainland. 1320: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden by some clouds in Last Chance Basin, weakened - somewhat sun shining on parts of the mainland. 1250: Cloudy with a few small and very tiny breaks, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden by clouds in the Gold Creek Canyon on the NE side of Cape Horn, very weak sunshine on downtown and parts of the mainland. 1200: .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, brighter clouds to the SE, top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of Mt. Juneau and inner Gold Creek valley hidden by clouds, a few lower wisps in Last Chance Basin and on the Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Cloudy, a few very slight hints of blue, mainland mountaintops in clouds - somewhat lower in the inner Gold Creek valley, some lower clouds and wisps in Last Chance Basin. 0950: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, lower ribbon, and wisps. 0850: Cloudy with some slight hints and hints of blue and heavily filtered blue, mainland mountaintops in clouds, lower band and fog/clouds. 0835: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some hints of blue - heavily filtered blue, mainland mountaintops in clouds, lower band, ribbon, and fog/clouds. 0750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some slight hints of blue, mainland mountaintops in clouds, a few lower bits and wisps. 0720: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, a few lower wisps. 0700: .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0620: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 0100 ADT: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 10/18/09: Alaska Day - See Below | Fresh Snow on the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, the very top of Mt. Juneau, and of Mt. Roberts visible at 0705 2100 ADT: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, lower ribbons. 2020: Light Misting/Drizzle, Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1850: Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1800: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds - ceiling at about 2500' at Mt. Roberts, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1720: Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, a few lower wisps. 1650: Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden by clouds and snow, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few lower bits and wisps. 1630: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, small lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts and one low in Last Chance Basin. 1550: Cloudy, very top- top of Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured with precipitation back there and precipitation to the E, a few wisps low in Last Chance Basin. 1535: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1520: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and much of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon and wisps, heavier precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1500: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden by clouds, a few lower wisps, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1435: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley, some clouds in the SE part of Last Chance Basin, a few lower wisps, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1350: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. 1305: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower clouds and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the valley partially obscured, lower ribbon and a few wisps. 1235: Cloudy, upper parts - tops of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the valley partially to substantially obscured. 1200: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1120: Cloudy, extremely weak sunshine, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds with a few lower clouds and wisps, precipitation over much of the mainland. 1113: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1050: Cloudy, brighter spot where the sun is, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some clouds and wisps around the top of Mt. Juneau. 1020: Cloudy, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts with a lower band, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, a few lower wisps. 1005: A few Sprinkles, Cloudy, brighter, very tops of the mainland mountains partially obscured hidden, lower band/clouds Channel side of Mt. Roberts and a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains obscured-hidden by clouds and snow (skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge), lower band, ribbon, and wisps. 0935: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden by clouds and snow, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few lower wisps. 0850: Rain, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains obscured-hidden by clouds and snow. 0844: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 0835: Rain, Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon/band. 0750: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and peak of Mt. Juneau obscured-hidden by clouds and snow. 0735: Rain, Cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and peak of Mt. Juneau obscured-hidden by clouds and snow. 0720: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0700: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0639: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. 0620 ADT: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbons and wisps. .06" of Rainfall to this point today. On October 18, 1867 Transfer of ownership of Alaska from Russia to the United States of America took place at Sitka, Alaska. Sat. 10/17/09: 2100 ADT: .36" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 2035: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower fog/clouds hiding most of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1950: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower fog/clouds hiding most of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1920: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding the Channel side of Mt. Juneau above about 300'. 1805: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin. 1800: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1735: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower bits and wisps. 1650: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few wisps low in Last Chance Basin. 1550: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in the lower part of Last Chance Basin, lower ribbons Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1520: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1500: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1435: Light Sprinkling after Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and some lower fog/clouds in Last Chance Basin with a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower fog/clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1320: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops, small cloud in Last Chance Basin. 1250: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few lower bits and wisps. 1235: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, ribbon low in Last Chance Basin. 1220: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, a few lower bits and wisps. 1200: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, a few lower wisps. 1050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, a few lower wisps. 0955: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - somewhat lower clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the valley partially obscured. 0850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, tops - upper parts of the mainland mountains in clouds. 0750: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - somewhat lower clouds and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0421 ADT: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. Fri. 10/16/09: 2258 ADT: High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 2050: Cloudy, with a few filtered breaks or breaks with a higher overcast, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .28" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1935: Cloudy with a few filtered breaks or breaks with a higher overcast, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1850: Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds, a few lower wisps. 1835: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, lower ribbon. 1800: .28" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, precipitation to the E. 1735: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, broken lower band, bits, and wisps. 1720: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some lower wisps and bits. 1650: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds with a lower ribbon, remainder of mainland above about 400' hidden by fog/clouds. 1635: Drizzle/Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding the mainland above about 350' to about 600'. 1620: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of mainland above about 400' mostly hidden by fog/clouds. 1543: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. 1535: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds with a lower band, remainder of mainland above about 400' - 500' hidden by fog/clouds. 1500: .21" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some clouds around the very top of Mt. Roberts, lower bands. 1420: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top -top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band and wisps. 1350: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in the clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, in Last Chance Basin and draped over Mt. Maria, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1320: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in the clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and in Last Chance Basin and draped over Mt. Maria, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and in Last Chance Basin, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1235: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains mostly in clouds, lower ribbon. 1200: .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops, some clouds in the lower part of Last Chance Basin, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1105: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin, thin lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 1035: Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower fog/clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band. 0835: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band with some higher fog/clouds Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon and wisps. 0735: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon and wisps. 0700: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon, and a few bits and wisps of clouds. A dusting of snow is visible at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0620: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few lower wisps. .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 0600 ADT: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Thur. 10/15/09: 2100 ADT: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 1920: Rain, Cloudy. 1911: High Rain Rate of .12" of Rain per hour. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, Breezy. 1835: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 1815: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1800: Trace of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy. 1736: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1730: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1650: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, small filtered clear area far to the WNW. 1635: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy with a few very tiny breaks - hints of blue to the W as well as somewhat brighter clouds. 1627: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1605: Cloudy, light precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley and over part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1547: Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few filtered breaks to the NNW. 1535: Cloudy with an area of slightly broken clouds. 1520: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1500: Cloudy, a few breaks, variable strength sun here and there. 1450: Cloudy, small area of heavily filtered blue to the W. 1420: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley and over part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Partly/Mostly Cloudy with some very slightly filtered blue, extremely weak sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1335: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, weak sunshine. 1320: Cloudy, a few breaks. 1250: Cloudy with a small slightly filtered - filtered clear area and a few other filtered breaks, weak - very weak sunshine. 1235: Cloudy with a small clear area to the N, NNE, a few other small and tiny breaks, variable strength sun in and out. 1220: Cloudy, slightly filtered break far to the SE, a few other tiny breaks and hints of blue. 1150: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, sun shining here and there, in and out, and at variable strength. 1135: Mostly Cloudy, very weak sunshine on the top of Mt. Juneau. 1120: Partly Cloudy, very slightly weakened sunshine. 1050: Mostly Clear. 0950: Clear. 0920: Clear. 0850: Clear with some mostly small, very small, and tiny clouds. 0835: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear. 0805: Partly Cloudy. 0750: Partly Cloudy but with filtered - heavily filtered blue in the "clear" areas. 0720: Cloudy, light dusting of snow now on the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, glow in thinner clouds far to the SE. 0709: Cloudy, precipitation in the form of snow in the inner Gold Creek valley and over part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0705: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy with a few small to very tiny breaks. 0635: Partly Cloudy. 0620 ADT: Mostly Clear, light wind. Wed. 10/14/09: 0451: NWS Wind Advisory issued at 9:54 PM 10/13 is now in effect until Midnight ADT Tonight - See 0451 Below 2050 ADT: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear, light wind. 1820: Clear, light wind. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1620: Clear, light to breezy wind. 1550: Clear, light wind. 1450: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, a few small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1320: Clear, light wind, occasional gusts, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Clear, light to breezy wind, occasional gusts, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1150: Clear, breezy, whitecaps on the Channel. 1135: Clear, breezy with occasional gusts, whitecaps on the Channel. 1120: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, whitecaps on the Channel. 1105: Clear, light to breezy wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Clear, light wind, whitecaps on the Channel. 1025: A Dark-Eyed Junco (Oregon subspecies) is taking a bath in the Bird Bath. 1020: Clear, whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0950: Clear. 0905: Clear, light wind. 0850: Clear. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear, occasional gusts. 0620 ADT: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, occasional gusts. There is Ice on the Bird Bath again. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0451 ADT (Posted here at 0620): NWS Wind Advisory issued at 9:54 PM 10/13 is now in effect until Midnight ADT Tonight. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:51 AM AKDT on October 14, 2009 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until midnight akdt tonight... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until midnight akdt tonight. Strong northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will continue through Wednesday morning. Higher gusts out of interior passes. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akdt Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Winds yesterday, October 13, included 72 mph at South Douglas from the Wind Profiler, and peak wind of 54 mph at the Federal Building. Tue. 10/13/09: NWS: High Wind Warning in Effect from 9 AM to 10 PM ADT Today - See 1937 10/12 Below 2055 ADT: There was a peak wind of 94 mph (82 Knots) at Sheep Mountain in the past minute. 2050: Clear, light wind. 2020: Clear, breezy-windy. 1950: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, occasional gusts. 1920: Clear, breezy, occasional gusts. 1850: Clear, light to breezy wind. 1835: Clear, light to breezy wind, occasional gusts. 1750: Clear, Sun shining on the very tops of the mainland mountains, light wind. 1720: Clear, Sun shining on the upper parts of the mainland. 1650: Clear, breezy with gusts. 1550: Clear, breezy-windy, whitecaps and blowing spray on parts of the Channel in the past few minutes. 1520: Clear, breezy-windy, whitecaps and blowing spray on parts of the Channel. 1450: Clear, light wind, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1350: Clear, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel in the past 5 minutes. 1305: Clear, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Clear, breezy-windy, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 1220: Clear, breezy-windy, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 1205: Clear, breezy, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1150: Clear, breezy, a few whitecaps on the Channel in the past 5 minutes. 1120: Clear, light to breezy wind. 1050: Clear, windy, whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel. 1038: Clear, breezy-windy, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1020: Clear, occasional gusts. 1005: Clear, light to breezy wind. 0950: Clear, light wind, some small and tiny whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0850: Clear, light wind. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620 ADT: Clear. Thick ice on the Bird Bath. Mon. 10/12/09: Columbus Day - Federal Holiday | 1937: NWS: High Wind Warning in Effect from 9 AM to 10 PM ADT Tuesday, October 13 - See 1937 Below 2050 ADT: Clear, occasional gusts. 2020: Clear, gusts of wind. 1950: Clear, light wind. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1937: NWS: High Wind Warning in Effect from 9 AM to 10 PM ADT Tuesday October 13. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 7:37 PM AKDT on October 12, 2009 ...High Wind Warning in effect from 9 am to 10 PM akdt Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 9 am to 10 PM akdt Tuesday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. Very strong east winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 70 mph will begin Tuesday morning after sunrise and persist into Tuesday night. Winds will be strongest near downtown Juneau and Douglas as Taku winds increase in strength through the day. Precautionary/preparedness actions... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Take the time to secure trash cans...lawn furniture and other loose outdoor objects. If you must venture outdoors...stay alert for flying debris and doors slamming shut. Please ensure that your vessels are properly moored in Douglas and Harris harbors. A warning means that high winds are already occurring or imminent. These winds could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 5 am akdt Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear, Sun shining on the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1650: Clear. 1635: Clear, light wind. 1550: Clear, light wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1518: NWS: Wind Advisory in effect until 6 AM ADT Wednesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:18 PM AKDT on October 12, 2009 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 6 am akdt Wednesday... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 6 am akdt Wednesday. Very strong east wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph will continue for the rest of the evening and persist into Wednesday morning. Wind gusts near downtown Juneau and Douglas will increase through tonight and may exceed 60 mph from Taku winds. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 11 PM akdt tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1450: Clear. 1435: Clear, light wind. 1350: Clear, a few very tiny whitecaps. 1320: Clear. 1250: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1150: Clear, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1147: NWS: Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM ADT Tuesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 11:47 AM AKDT on October 12, 2009 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM akdt Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 6 PM akdt Tuesday. Very strong east wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph will continue for the rest of the afternoon and persist into Tuesday afternoon. Wind gusts near downtown Juneau and Douglas will increase through tonight and may exceed 60 mph from Taku winds. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akdt Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1135: Clear, light wind, some small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, whitecaps on the Channel. 1020: Clear, breezy to windy, whitecaps on the Channel. 0950: Clear, sun shining, breezy to windy, some whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0850: Clear, sun shining. 0750: Clear, sun shining on the peak of Mt. Juneau and the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0650: Clear, light wind. 0620 ADT: Clear, light wind. SUNDAY 10/11/09: 2050 ADT: Clear, a few small and tiny lower clouds. .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1835: Clear or Mostly Clear. 1800: .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds and a few small and tiny cumulus, sun shining on the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1650: High thin and very thin clouds over much of the sky along with some clear sky and filtered and heavily filtered blue, weak - very weak sunshine on the mainland. 1550: Overcast with thinnish and thin clouds with hints of blue and filtered and heavily filtered blue and a few lower cumulus clouds, weak sunshine. 1500: .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Partly Cloudy E 1/3rd to 2/5ths of sky and overcast - cloudy with thinnish - thin clouds remainder of sky, somewhat weakened - weakened sunshine. 1350: Partly Cloudy, sun in and out and here and there, light wind. 1320: Partly Cloudy, sun shining, a few lower clouds and wisps upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1305: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, sun in and out, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy with large area of very slightly broken to broken clouds, partly cloudy to the NE, fairly bright skies, bright spot - area where the sun is. 1220: Cloudy with large areas of very slightly broken clouds, fairly bright skies, some lower wisps over Channel slope of Mt. Juneau, extremely weak sunshine after weak and weakened sunshine. 1200: .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy with very slightly to partly broken clouds, fairly bright skies, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin, lower ribbon and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak sunshine. 1120: Cloudy with very slightly broken clouds to the NE, ENE, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau, fog clouds filling Last Chance Basin, lower bands and some fog/clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Roberts, very weak sunshine on small areas of the mainland. 1050: Cloudy with a few extremely tiny and very tiny breaks, lower band, ribbons, and wisps. 1020: Cloudy, some extremely tiny breaks to the NNE and NE, lower band hiding the middle section of the mainland mountains. 0950: Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding most of the mainland above about 400'. 0935: Cloudy, lower band and ribbons. 0850: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 275' - 350', Blueberry Hills partly in fog. 0750: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 300', precipitation over at least parts of the mainland. 0700: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300', Blueberry Hills in fog. 0620 ADT: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. The location of the Moon is faintly visible. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. Sat. 10/10/09: 2050 ADT: Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1943: All of downtown Juneau has power now. 1920: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks. 1838: Lights flickered; part of downtown Juneau at the least lost electric power. 1817: Cloudy, slightly - very slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley from light precipitation. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy. 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy. 1150: Cloudy. 1050: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy. 0850: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 ADT: Cloudy. Fri. 10/09/09: 2050 ADT: Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy; with a few filtered breaks? 1850: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1620: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy, tiny break far to the NE. 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy. 1150: Cloudy. 1050: Cloudy with a few slight hints of blue, a few wisps over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Cloudy with a few hints of blue and a few brighter spots, a few lower wisps, fairly bright. 0850: Cloudy, a few lower wisps, hints of blue and some brighter spots. 0820: Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria, a few wisps along the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0750: Cloudy with lower band, ribbon and thin fog over Gastineau Channel, some wisps at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0705: Cloudy with lower band of fog. 0650: Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding Mt. Juneau, Mt. Maria and Last Chance Basin above about 350', lower band hiding middle section of Mt. Roberts. 0620 ADT: Cloudy, fog/clouds on the Channel side hiding Mt. Juneau above about 300', lower band Channel side of Mt. Maria. Thur. 10/08/09: 1436: A Red-Breasted Nuthatch is in the backyard 2050 ADT: Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1850: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy, a few wisps on the NE side of Cape Horn. 1650: Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1550: Cloudy. 1450: Cloudy, a few wisps over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1420: Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1350: Cloudy with a few breaks to the SE, a few wisps and bits around Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Mostly Cloudy/Cloudy with large areas of thinnish and thinner clouds, lower band and a few fog/clouds around Mt. Juneau, lower band on Channel side of part of Mt. Roberts, sun shining. 1205: Sun shining. 1150: Cloudy with a large area of thinner slightly broken - broken clouds, bright spot where the sun is, lower ribbons and wisps. 1050: Cloudy with large area of thinner slightly broken clouds, lower band in Last Chance Basin and a few lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Roberts, very weak sunshine. 1035: Cloudy with large area of thinner slightly - partly broken clouds, cloud in Last Chance Basin and lower band on Channel side of part of Mt. Roberts, brighter area where the sun is. 0950: Cloudy with areas of thinner clouds and an area with dimpled blue spots, partly cloudy far to the NE, bright spot where the sun is, lower band, ribbon, wisps and small patches of fog over the Channel. 0850: Cloudy with a large area of filtered - heavily filtered blue and other hints of blue and small filtered breaks, lower band, ribbons, and wisps and some patches of thin fog. 0835: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, lower band of fog. 0750: Cloudy with hints of blue and very tiny breaks, lower band of fog. 0720: Cloudy, lower band of fog. 0650: Cloudy with small and tiny heavily filtered breaks and thinner spots and areas, Moon visible through a veil, fog hiding the mainland above about 200' - 300' with glimpses of the top of Mt. Roberts occasionally. 0620 ADT: Cloudy with a few breaks, fog hiding almost all of the mainland, the Moon is high in the sky to the SW. Wed. 10/07/09: 1548: New Dusting of Snow is visible along the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge; at 1750 also visible at the peak of Mt. Juneau 2100 ADT: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band. 1935: Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band hiding the middle part of the mainland mountains. 1924: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding the mainland above about 250' - 400'. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding much of Mt. Juneau above about 400', lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1800: .20" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, cloud over Mt. Maria and lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1705: Rain, Cloudy, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, cloud on the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a cloud low in Last Chance Basin. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and somen fog/clouds in lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1605: Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon and some clouds and wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1550: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 1535: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon and a few wisps. 1500: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, lower band and ribbons, wisps and bits around the mountains, clouds filling the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1446: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon, wisps around the mountains. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts and a few around the upper SE part of Mt. Juneau; lower band, ribbons, and wisps, clouds filling the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1250: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and low in Last Chance Basin. 1235: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, part of the very top of Mt. Juneau and the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, lower ribbon/band of fog/clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden by clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1200: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops mostly in clouds, lower ribbon and wisps. 1144: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 1120: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, lower ribbon and wisps. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, lower band/ribbon and some ribbons and wisps, clouds in SE part of Last Chance Basin. 1039: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and most of the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, lower band/ribbon and some ribbons and wisps. 0950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, lower band and wisps. 0915: Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbons. 0850: Cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 0750: Cloudy, lower band of fog and some wisps of fog. 0650: Overcast-Cloudy, the Moon is less visible now through the overcast, a few lower small ribbons of fog. 0620 ADT: Overcast-Cloudy with thinnish - thin clouds, the Moon is visible high in the sky to the SW through the overcast. Tue. 10/06/09: Municipal Election: Polls Open 7 AM to 8 PM 2050 ADT: Clear. .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1935: The Moon is rising over the Granite Creek end of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1850: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1835: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1800: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1650: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, sun shining on parts of the mainland. 1550: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, sun shining on most of the mainland. 1535: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on most of the mainland. 1520: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, sun shining on Mt. Juneau and a small spot on Mt. Roberts. 1500: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy with an area of very slightly broken clouds and a partly cloudy area to the NNW, a few small breaks far to the SE. 1435: Cloudy with some very tiny breaks, a clear area to the NNW, and a few breaks far to the SE. 1350: Cloudy with a large area of broken - partly broken clouds, weakened sunshine in most of the inner Gold Creek valley. 1335: Cloudy with some breaks, small part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, weak sunshine on the very top of Mt. Juneau and in much of the inner Gold Creek valley. 1250: Cloudy with a few fairly large breaks and some very tiny ones, clouds and wisps around much of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, weak - weakened sunshine. 1200: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy with some breaks, clouds around much of the SE upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge mostly hidden by clouds, weak sunshine. 1140: Weakened sunshine. 1135: Cloudy with a few mostly very tiny breaks, a few clouds and wisps around Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, clouds in much of the inner Gold Creek valley. 1050: Cloudy with some breaks - mostly in the SW part of the sky, most of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden by clouds, cloud above Last Chance Basin, lower ribbon. 0950: Cloudy with breaks, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, lower ribbons Channel side of Mt. Roberts and lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0920: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, lower band/ribbon of fog. 0850: Cloudy with a few mostly tiny and filtered breaks, brighter clouds to the ESE, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0820: Cloudy with a few tiny breaks, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, precipitation over much of the mainland, some bright clouds to the SE. 0750: Cloudy, a few breaks, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0706: A Bald Eagle is squealing. 0705: Cloudy, a few tiny hints of breaks, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, broken thin lower ribbon. 0700: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy with SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower fog/clouds hiding much of lower part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin above about 350'. 0620: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, a few lower ribbons. .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 0101 ADT: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. Mon. 10/05/09: 2100 ADT: 1.22" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy. 2035: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, lower ribbon and some clouds. 1950: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, a few lower clouds and wisps. 1930: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon, bits, and wisps. 1850: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 1800: 1.15" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400', remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1735: Very Light Drizzle/Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400'. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured, very few whitecaps on the Channel. 1535: Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1500: 1.00" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, a few small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1420: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1414: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1405: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1350; Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1316: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly obscured, a few mostly small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of the mainland partially obscured, a few small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1212: High Rain Rate of .24" of Rain per hour. 1200: .74" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some lower wisps and bits Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden and remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, a few small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1126: A large flock of Seagulls is flying SE. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, very few small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1032: High Rain Rate of .21" of Rain per hour. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured, very few small and tiny whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0850: Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 0750: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 0704: First Steller's Jay of the day arrived. 0700: .41" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0620: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, light wind. .39" of Rainfall to this point today. 0130 ADT: High Rain Rate of .17" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 10/04/09: 2000: The Radio Reception from the Weather Instruments has improved with an average now of about 80% - 85% of the packets being received; the improvement began at 1300. 2050 ADT: Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy. 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy. 1150: Cloudy, bright spot - area where the sun is. 1135: Cloudy, a few filtered breaks and bright spots, very weak - weak sunshine on parts of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy. 0850: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 ADT: Cloudy. Sat. 10/03/09: NWS Summary of September 2009 Weather - See Below | 2000: The Radio Reception from the Weather Instruments started deteriorating yesterday morning and this evening is getting worse... 50% of packets are not being received. I don't know if it is the transmitter or receiver failing or if it is severe outside interference. 2050 ADT: Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1635: Cloudy. 1620: Cloudy, a few thinner areas and hints of blue. 1550: Cloudy with an area of filtered - heavily filtered blue and other filtered - heavily filtered breaks. 1520: Cloudy, small area with filtered specks of blue. 1450: Cloudy-Overcast with areas of filtered and heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, fairly bright skies, extremely weak to weak sunshine. 1435: Extremely weak to very weak sunshine. 1350: Overcast with mostly thinnish clouds, some hints of blue, fairly bright skies, weak sunshine. 1250: Partly Cloudy with very slightly filtered to slightly filtered blue, weakened - weak sunshine, bright skies. 1235: Mostly Cloudy, bright skies, weakened sunshine. 1220: Cloudy, some hints of blue, bright spot where the sun is. 1205: Cloudy-Overcast, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine. 1150: Cloudy-Overcast, bright spot where the sun is. 1120: Overcast-Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is. 1050: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is. 1005: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is. 0950: Cloudy, lower ribbon, bright spot where the sun is. 0905: Overcast-Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts and ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria, brighter spot - area where the sun is. 0850: Overcast-Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and fog hiding the lower part of Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin - Mt. Maria, brighter spot - area where the sun is. 0835: Thinnish Overcast-Cloudy, fog hiding most of the mainland, brighter spot - area where the sun is. 0750: Thinnish Overcast with a few hints of blue, fog hiding the mainland. 0650: High thinnish - thin - very thin overcast, fog over the Channel hiding the lower part of the mainland. 0635: High thin - very thin overcast, some fog low over the Channel. 0620 ADT: High thin - very thin overcast, some fog low over Gastineau Channel. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- NWS Summary of September 2009 Weather at the Juneau International Airport: ...WARM START WITH A COLD FINISH FOR A WINDY SEPTEMBER... TEMPERATURES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER CLIMBED THROUGH THE END OF THE FIRST WEEK RESULTING IN ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AND THE HIGH FOR THE MONTH. THE MONTHLY HIGH WAS 72 DEGREES ON THE 10TH...WHICH ALSO TIED THE DAILY RECORD MAX FOR THE 10TH FIRST SET IN 1949. MID SEPTEMBER TEMPERATURES REMAINED NEAR NORMAL BEFORE DROPPING THE LAST WEEK. THE MONTHLY LOW WAS 27 DEGREES WHICH OCCURRED ON THE 29TH...THE FIRST HARD FREEZE OF THE SEASON. THE AVERAGE FIRST FREEZE IS OCTOBER 14TH. DESPITE THE HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURES AT THE START AND END OF THE MONTH THE AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE WAS 50 DEGREES...WHICH IS THE NORMAL MONTHLY TEMPERATURE FOR SEPTEMBER. THERE WERE 23 DAYS OF MEASURABLE RAIN FOR SEPTEMBER...NEAR NORMAL FOR THE MONTH. TOTAL ACCUMULATION FOR THE MONTH WAS 8.92 INCHES...1.38 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL. GREATEST RAINFALL AMOUNTS DURING THE MONTH WERE MEASURED FROM THE 10TH TO THE 12TH AND THE 20TH TO THE 26TH. GREATEST RAINFALL IN 24 HOURS OF 1.17 INCHES OCCURRED FROM THE 22ND TO THE 23RD. SEPTEMBER WAS ONE OF THE WINDER MONTHS ON RECORD WITH 6 DAYS PRODUCING GUSTS GREATER THAN 35 MPH AT THE JUNEAU AIRPORT. THE HIGHEST WIND GUST WAS 48 MPH RECORDED ON THE AFTERNOON OF THE 10TH. THE STRONGEST GUST RECORDED AT SOUTH DOUGLAS ISLAND WAS 56 MPH ON THE 5TH. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fri. 10/02/09: 2050 ADT: Clear, 99% visible Moon (nearly a full moon) is shining. 1950: Clear, 99% visible Moon (nearly a full moon) is shining. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear, sun shining on the upper parts of the mainland. 1725: Clear, sun shining on all but the lowest parts of the mainland, light wind.. 1650: Clear, sun shining on the mainland. 1614: At the house the Sun set behind the Mt. Troy Ridge on Douglas Island. 1550: Clear, a few wisps of clouds. 1450: Clear, a few very tiny clouds and wisps. 1405: Clear, a few lower wisps, a few fog-clouds still over the Douglas Island bench. 1350: Clear, a few small and tiny clouds in SW part of the sky, lower ribbon upper Channel and Last Chance Basin sides of Mt. Juneau and Channel side of top of Mt. Roberts. 1335: Clear with a few patchy fog-clouds, lower band upper Channel and Last Chance Basin sides of Mt. Juneau and a cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, sun shining. 1305: Clear but with patchy lower fog-clouds over about half of the sky, lower band of fog, sun shining. 1250: Foggy-Cloudy overhead with a few breaks and small areas of clear sky, fog hiding the mainland above about 600' - 1000', somewhat weakened sunshine. 1220: Foggy-Cloudy overhead with areas of clear sky, fog hiding the mainland above about 400' - 550', weak sunshine on the lower part of the mainland, there has been weak - very weak sunshine here. 1150: Foggy overhead and fog hiding the mainland above about 350' - 400', hints of sunshine in the fog. 1050: Foggy overhead and fog hiding the mainland above about 250' - 400'. 1020: Foggy overhead and fog hiding the mainland above about 350'. 0950: Foggy overhead and fog hiding the mainland above about 200' - 400' with a lower ribbon below that on the Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0905: Fog. 0850: Fog, hints of blue overhead, the sun has been trying through the fog. 0820: Fog, blue visible overhead. 0805: Fog. Foghorn is still sounding. 0750: Clear with fog over the Channel (down to the water) hiding much of the mainland, some patchy fog elsewhere. A foghorn is sounding. 0711: First Dark-Eyed Junco (Oregon subspecies) of the day arrived. 0708: First Chestnut-Backed Chickadee of the day arrived. 0658: A Varied Thrush is whistling. 0655: A Great Blue Heron flew W over the backyard. 0650: Clear with a few tiny clouds, fog over Gastineau Channel hiding the very lower part of the mainland. 0637: First Steller's Jay of the day arrived. 0620 ADT: Clear, fog over Gastineau Channel hiding the lower part of the mainland. Thur. 10/01/09: Site was off-line from roughly 0945 to 1745 because the connections at the web host to their servers crashed. 2100 ADT: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Cloudy. 1950: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, clouds skimming or very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1935: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge; Mt. Juneau Ridge? 1850: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1835: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1800: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very small area of slightly filtered blue and a few other very tiny breaks, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1735: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of it partially obscured. 1650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1620: Cloudy with a few small and tiny breaks, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1550: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1535: Sprinkles, Cloudy, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1520: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1500: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, a few lower wisps. 1420: Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1405: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower clouds and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Sprinkling after a Few Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1335: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1320: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured with precipitation in there. 1250: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, tops of the mainland mountains in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1235: A Few Sprinkles, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds and heavier precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1220: Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1200: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower and precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, a few lower wisps. 1135: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1050: Sprinkles, Cloudy, tops - upper parts of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1035: Sprinkling, Cloudy, tops - upper parts of the mainland mountains in clouds. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, tops - upper parts of the mainland mountains in clouds. 0850: Rain after Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and most of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0835: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0700: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds - lower in the inner Gold Creek valley. .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 0337 ADT: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour.