MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for FEBRUARY 2011 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 40.2 43.6 10:10p 33.8 12:05a 24.8 0.0 0.34 3.3 18.0 8:20a SSE 79.06 0.0 0.0 Cd Cd/XtmLtMst-VryLtRn-R-LtDrz-LtSp Lt-Brzy Cd Cd/Rn 2 42.3 43.8 9:00a 40.3 10:40p 22.7 0.0 1.20 3.4 20.0 3:30p SSE 80.78 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn Lt-Brzy Cd/XtmLtSpToLtRn-Lull Cd/SprtoRn Cd/Rn 3 39.7 42.3 12:30p 36.3 6:30p 25.3 0.0 0.19 1.3 13.0 8:55a SSE 31.05 0.0 0.0 Cd/PeriodRn-Spr Cd/RnShr Cd Cd/SprShr Cd/Spr-VryLtRn 4 34.9 37.6 2:05p 32.1 7:50a 30.1 0.0 0.08 0.3 8.0 4:05a SSE 6.33 TRCE 0.0 Cd/RnShr PCd MCd FewBrk Cd/OccSp MCd/Cd Cd/Sp-SnShrs 5 31.8 33.5 12:45p 29.1 12:00m 33.2 0.0 0.01 0.3 8.0 11:55p WNW 7.13 0.3 0.3 Cd/Sn Brks M/PCd PCd VryThnThnshCd Cd PCd MClr P/MCd 6 32.5 37.3 1:25p 26.9 11:35p 32.5 0.0 0.00 2.6 24.0 7:35a E 62.52 0.0 0.2 VarOvcstwVryThnThnshCd LtWndOccGst Ovcst Cd PCd MClr 7 25.8 32.9 12:10p 20.2 11:05p 39.2 0.0 0.00 0.7 8.0 1:40a WSW 17.67 0.0 0.2 Clear 8 25.4 30.4 11:45p 18.9 4:15a 39.6 0.0 0.02 1.4 13.0 12:30p SSE 33.87 0.3 0.4 Clear IncrClds Cld Cld/FewFlakesToFineSnow LtWind 9 33.5 35.2 8:20p 30.4 12:05a 31.5 0.0 1.35 1.0 11.0 12:55a SSE 22.71 3.4 3" Cd-LoCds/Sn-LtSn/Sn-Rn/Rn-Sn/Rn Cld/Rn-VryLtRn 10 37.6 39.9 8:50p 34.1 1:40a 27.4 0.0 0.77 1.7 15.0 1:00p SSE 41.25 0.0 1.5 Cd-LoCdsEarly/Rn-VryLtRn-Driz-Mist LtWind 11 38.2 39.5 2:40a 36.0 3:35p 26.8 0.0 0.35 2.1 18.0 2:15a SSE 50.81 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn Cd Cd/XtmLtSp-MstwLulls Cd/VryLtRn-Drz-R-Sp Cd 12 35.7 37.6 11:55a 32.7 6:30p 29.3 0.0 0.37 1.0 13.0 12:40p SSE 24.77 0.1 0.1 Cd/Rn-Sp-VryLtR-Mst-Sleet-SnPel Cd CdFewBrk/SnPelShr 13 32.8 36.2 12:00p 26.4 12:00m 32.2 0.0 0.53 1.4 16.0 10:10p SSE 34.63 3.3 3" Cd Cd-OccLoCd/Sn-VryLtSn-XtmLtSn-SprToLtRn-Sn-Spr-Sn 14 21.1 26.4 12:05a 17.8 7:35p 43.9 0.0 0.05 2.1 22.0 8:25p WNW 51.17 2.4 5" Cd/Sn SnBloMtns Brks SnFlur VarM/PCd ThnCd LtWnd-Gst 15 16.7 18.6 1:30a 11.9 9:05p 48.3 0.0 0.00 3.0 24.0 5:05a E 71.85 0.0 4" VarCdToPCd LtWind-Gsts VryThnToThnsh VarPCd-MClr Clr 16 12.4 15.9 11:35a 6.7 6:20a 52.6 0.0 0.00 2.5 26.0 12:30p W 60.64 0.0 MISS Clr OccLtWind-Brzy VarMClr/PCd Clr-FewClds 17 16.3 21.0 4:10p 10.4 12:45a 48.7 0.0 0.00 4.2 25.0 1:25p E 101.23 0.0 4" Clear OccLtWind LtWind-Brzy-Gusts 18 17.8 25.1 11:55p 8.6 6:50a 47.2 0.0 0.01 1.5 13.0 12:55p SSE 35.98 0.4 4" Clr MClr/PCd PCd Clr/MClr IncrCd Cd Cd/Lt-VryLtSn Cd 19 30.2 33.1 10:45p 25.1 12:05a 34.8 0.0 0.76 1.7 17.0 10:05p SSE 40.29 8.5 12" Cd-MnlndMostlyHidden/Sn-Lt-VryLtSn/Rn-Sn/VryLtRn/Sn 20 30.4 32.9 12:55a 28.4 5:20p 34.6 0.0 0.17 0.9 14.0 9:15a W 21.90 1.6 11" Cd/WetSn M/PCd/VryLtSn PCd MClr/PCd Cd FewBrks Cd/Sn 21 25.8 33.8 12:45p 17.5 9:55p 39.2 0.0 0.06 0.8 10.0 4:45a W 19.36 4.0 14" Cd/Sn Cd/MCd MCd MClr Clr PCd Clr-FewCldsMtns MClr 22 19.3 25.1 10:05a 12.1 7:10p 45.7 0.0 0.00 2.4 24.0 10:25p W 58.34 0.0 MISS Clr M/PCd MCd PCd Clr OccLtWind-Brzy-Gsts 23 14.1 20.0 10:10a 7.0 6:40a 50.9 0.0 0.00 1.6 23.0 2:05p WSW 38.61 0.0 13" Clear 24 15.2 27.2 1:40p 6.5 3:45a 49.8 0.0 0.00 1.1 11.0 12:10a W 25.98 0.0 MISS VarCds Cd MCd PCd MClr PCd/MClr VryThn-ThnshCd MClr? 25 23.7 31.2 11:45p 12.9 4:20a 41.3 0.0 0.10 1.3 11.0 2:25p SSE 30.75 0.4 12" Cld Cd/ExtmLtExtmFineSn-SomeFrzDrizinEve-LtVryFineSn 26 27.0 31.6 1:00a 16.5 12:00m 38.0 0.0 0.20 1.2 30.0 10:50p W 29.01 5.1 16" Cd/Sn Cd OccHintsBlu-Brks Cd-ThnrAreas OccLtWnd-Gsts 27 13.0 16.7 12:05a 11.2 9:10p 52.0 0.0 0.00 8.9 57.0 5:50p E 212.90 0.0 MISS PCd MCd Cd-OccBlu-HintsBlu Lt-Brz-Gsts-Windy-VryWndy 28 11.9 13.8 2:20p 9.9 5:45a 53.1 0.0 0.00 12.0 46.0 12:40a E 287.99 0.0 11" DecrCds PCd/MClr Clr/MClr Clr-FewCds Clr Windy-Brzy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26.6 43.8 2 6.5 24 1074.7 0.0 6.56 2.3 57.0 27 SSE 1578.58 29.8 (1) As measured on Front Lawn at 21:00, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. AVERAGE Mean Temp: 26.6 AVERAGE High Temp: 30.8 MINIMUM High Temp: 13.8 28th MAXIMUM High Temp: 43.8 2nd AVERAGE Low Temp: 21.4 MINIMUM Low Temp: 6.5 24th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 40.3 2nd LOWEST Wind Chill Temp: -8.8 28th @ 0810 (based on 10 minute Average Wind Speed). Lowest Instantaneous: -41 27th @ 1747 MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 13 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th MIN <= 32.0: 21 All but: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th MIN <= 0.0: 0 MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 94 20th @ 0001 MINIMUM Humidity (%): 23 28th @ 1503 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1046.5 23rd @ 1514 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 982.2 12th @ 1329 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 1074.7 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 38.4 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 22.7 2nd MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 53.1 28th TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 6.56 AVERAGE Precip.: 0.36 DAYS of Precip.: 18 All but: 6th, 7th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th MAXIMUM Precip.: 1.35 9th MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.24 12th @ 1403 Days of Rain: 16 (>.01 in) 11 (>.1 in) 2 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 29.8 DAYS of Snowfall: 13 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 25th, 26th AVERAGE High Wind: 19.2 MINIMUM High Wind: 8 4th, 5th MAXIMUM High Wind: 57 27th WIND RUN (miles): 1578.58 DAYS Full Sun at any time: 16 All but: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 19th, 25th DAYS Extrm. Weak to Weak Sun: 1 13th DAYS All Clr: 3 7th, 17th, 23rd DAYS OF Cld or M Cld: 22 All but: 7th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 28th DAYS OF Rainbow: 0 DAYS OF Aurora: 0 DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 0 Mon. 2/28/11: 1553: High Wind Warning now in effect until Noon AST Thursday - See 1553 Below | NWS: Another High Wind Event Southeast Alaska mid week - See 1055 Below 2050 AST: Mostly Clear, Breezy with occasional gusts. 11"(nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2020: Clear, Breezy-Windy. 1950: Clear, Windy. 1850: Clear, Windy. 1750: Clear, breezy, snow blowing around the SE top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley, and around the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Clear, a few very small and tiny clouds, occasional gusts, sun shining on the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing at the very tops of the mainland mountains and billowing off Mt. Roberts in the Gastineau Peak area. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1553: High Wind Warning now in effect until Noon AST Thursday. High Wind Warning Statement as of 3:53 PM AKST on February 28, 2011 ...High Wind Warning now in effect until noon akst Thursday... The High Wind Warning is now in effect until noon akst Thursday. * Wind: there is expected a brief diminishing of the winds on Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening...however Taku Winds in the Juneau area are expected to increase to even stronger values for Wednesday. Strongest winds expected near downtown Juneau and south Douglas. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph. Locations that are typically wind sheltered can still receive winds gusting to 40 mph. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Secure loose items that can be blown around or damaged by the wind. When outdoors be aware for flying debris including Road gravel and sand that can damage the eyes. Be prepared for the potential loss of electricity. 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 midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Clear, a few clouds, sun shining on the mainland, windy with occasional very strong gusts, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing and billowing into the sky at the very top and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top - top of Mt. Roberts with the snow also billowing out towards the Channel from the SE part of the top, some whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel. 1450: Clear with a few clouds, windy, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and blowing around and into the sky at the very top of Mt. Roberts and very top and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, snow blowing out over the Channel from the Gastineau Peak area on Mt. Roberts, whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel. 1350: Clear with some clouds, snow billowing into the air from the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge , snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and into the sky and out towards the Channel from the SE part, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1250: Clear with some scattered clouds, light - breezy to breezy wind, sun shining, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top of Mt. Roberts, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, snow billowing - blowing off the SE part of Mt. Roberts, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1220: Clear, a few clouds, breezy-windy, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts with snow also blowing out towards the Channel from the SE very top of Mt. Roberts, whitecaps on part of the Channel, sun in and out and here and there. 1150: Clear/Mostly Clear, breezy with occasional gusts, sun in and out because of some clouds, snow blowing at the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some snow blowing in the Roberts Peak area of Mt. Roberts, a few whitecaps on the Channel. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1055: NWS: Another High Wind Event Southeast Alaska mid week. NWS Special Weather Statement Statement as of 10:46 AM AKST on February 28, 2011 ...Another high wind event Southeast Alaska mid week... Another period of very strong wind is likely in parts of Southeast Alaska around Wednesday. East wind gusts as high as 90 mph are possible at sea level between early Wednesday morning and Thursday morning. Strongest winds are expected over the central and northern Panhandle including a Taku Wind in the Juneau area. The weather pattern that caused frequent wind gusts over 50 mph Saturday and Sunday from Juneau to Skagway and the central outer coast is gradually weakening. The highest measured wind gust was 150 mph /130 knots/ at Sheep Mountain south of Juneau at 3540 feet elevation. Highest wind gust at sea level was 103 mph /90 knots/ at Cape Spencer in Cross Sound. A new storm brewing Monday Half Way between Southeast Alaska and Hawaii will move to the southern Panhandle by Wednesday. After a brief lull in wind Tuesday... strong east to northeast wind will develop Tuesday night as the approaching storm center nears Dixon Entrance. Some snow is expected over the southern Panhandle Wednesday and Thursday but the real story will be the winds causing local whiteout conditions. Stay tuned for additional information about this developing situation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Clear/Mostly Clear, windy, whitecaps on the Channel, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured by blowing snow, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and blowing - billowing around the top of Mt. Roberts, out over the Channel and down the SE part of the mountain. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1015: High Wind Warning remains in effect until Noon AST Tuesday. CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YAKUTAT...JUNEAU 1015 AM AKST MON FEB 28 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY. * WIND: OUTFLOW WINDS ARE CONTINUING ACROSS THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...INCLUDING DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND SOUTH DOUGLAS AND NEAR INTERIOR PASSES NEAR YAKUTAT. WIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH WITH ISOLATED GUSTS TO 75 MPH. LOCATIONS THAT ARE TYPICALLY WIND SHELTERED CAN STILL RECEIVE WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH. THERE IS EXPECTED A BRIEF DIMINISHING OF THE WINDS ON TUESDAY AFTERNOON...HOWEVER TAKU WINDS IN THE JUNEAU AREA ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO EVEN STRONGER VALUES FOR WEDNESDAY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SECURE LOOSE ITEMS THAT CAN BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. WHEN OUTDOORS BE AWARE FOR FLYING DEBRIS INCLUDING ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND THAT CAN DAMAGE THE EYES. BE PREPARED FOR THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF ELECTRICITY. 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 4 PM AKST MONDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0950: Clear with some clouds, windy, whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel, snow billowing and blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and billowing out towards the channel from Mt. Roberts. 0850: Clear with a few clouds, windy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured by blowing snow, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and down much of its Channel slope as well as billowing out over the Channel, some whitecaps on the Channel, sun is shining - though weakened by the snow in the sky from Mt. Roberts. 0750: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, windy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured by blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing down its SE part, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, whitecaps and blowing spray on parts of the Channel. 0650: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, Very Windy, snow blowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, a bit of blowing spray on Gastineau Channel. 0640: Very Windy. 0620: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, Breezy-Windy, snow billowing around the Mt. Juneau Ridge and around and off the very top of Mt. Roberts. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0417 AST: High Wind Warning now in effect until Noon AST Tuesday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 4:17 AM AKST on February 28, 2011 ...High Wind Warning now in effect until noon akst Tuesday... The High Wind Warning is now in effect until noon akst Tuesday. * Wind: outflow winds are continuing across the northern Panhandle...including downtown Juneau and south Douglas and near interior passes near Yakutat. Wind gusts to 60 mph with isolated gusts to 75 mph. Locations that are typically wind sheltered can still receive winds gusting to 40 mph. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Secure loose items that can be blown around or damaged by the wind. When outdoors be aware for flying debris including Road gravel and sand that can damage the eyes. Be prepared for the potential loss of electricity. 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 noon akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 2/27/11: 2027: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday - See 2027 Below | 1747: 57 mph gust from the ENE with Wind Chill of - 41 degrees F; using 10 Minute Average Wind Speed it is only -6 degrees F. | NWS: 79 mph gust at the South Douglas Station at 7:02 AM 2050 AST: Cloudy with a few breaks, breezy with gusts, blowing snow. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2027: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday. CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YAKUTAT...JUNEAU 827 PM AKST SUN FEB 27 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY. * WIND: OUTFLOW WINDS ARE CONTINUING ACROSS THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...INCLUDING DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND SOUTH DOUGLAS AND NEAR INTERIOR PASSES NEAR YAKUTAT. WIND GUSTS TO 60 MPH WITH ISOLATED GUSTS TO 85 MPH. LOCATIONS THAT ARE TYPICALLY WIND SHELTERED CAN STILL RECEIVE WINDS GUSTING TO 40 MPH. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SECURE LOOSE ITEMS THAT CAN BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. WHEN OUTDOORS BE AWARE FOR FLYING DEBRIS INCLUDING ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND THAT CAN DAMAGE THE EYES. BE PREPARED FOR THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF ELECTRICITY. 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 4 AM AKST MONDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2005: Very Windy, blowing snow. 1930: Cloudy with an area of clear sky, windy, snow blowing. 1850: Cloudy with a small area of clear sky overhead, very windy, blowing snow. 1750: Cloudy, very, very windy, blowing snow, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, snow blowing very top - top of Mt. Roberts and very top of Mt. Juneau. 1747: 57 mph gust from the ENE. Wind Chill of -41 degrees F. 1730: Cloudy, very windy, blowing snow, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, snow blowing very top - top of Mt. Roberts and very top of Mt. Juneau, blowing spray and some whitecaps on the Channel. 1650: Cloudy with a very small area of filtered blue, windy, blowing snow, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, snow blowing very top - top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau with the peak hidden. 1557: Whitecaps and Blowing Spray on the Channel. 1550: Cloudy, few hints of blue, wind, blowing snow, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, snow blowing very top of Mt. Roberts and top of Mt. Juneau with peak hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1536: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday. CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YAKUTAT...JUNEAU 336 PM AKST SUN FEB 27 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY. * WIND: OUTFLOW WINDS ARE CONTINUING ACROSS THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...INCLUDING DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND SOUTH DOUGLAS AND NEAR INTERIOR PASSES NEAR YAKUTAT. FREQUENT WIND GUSTS TO 50 MPH WITH ISOLATED HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 85 MPH. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SECURE LOOSE ITEMS THAT CAN BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. WHEN OUTDOORS BE AWARE FOR FLYING DEBRIS INCLUDING ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND THAT CAN DAMAGE THE EYES. BE PREPARED FOR THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF ELECTRICITY. 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 9 PM AKST SUNDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1450: Cloudy, windy, blowing snow, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Cloudy, windy, blowing snow, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Cloudy, weak - very weak sunshine, brighter, windy, blowing snow, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, whitecaps on much of the Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1156: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday. CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YAKUTAT...JUNEAU 1156 AM AKST SUN FEB 27 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY. * WIND: OUTFLOW WINDS ARE CONTINUING ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...INCLUDING DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND SOUTH DOUGLAS AND NEAR INTERIOR PASSES MAINLY EAST OF YAKUTAT. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. FREQUENT WIND GUSTS TO 50 MPH WITH ISOLATED HIGHER GUSTS UP TO 85 MPH. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SECURE LOOSE ITEMS THAT CAN BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. WHEN OUTDOORS BE AWARE FOR FLYING DEBRIS INCLUDING ROAD GRAVEL AND SAND THAT CAN DAMAGE THE EYES. BE PREPARED FOR THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF ELECTRICITY. 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 4 PM AKST SUNDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1150: Cloudy, windy, blowing snow, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Cloudy, hints of blue, breezy-windy, fairly bright, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured by blowing snow, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts, much of the remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured by blowing snow, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1035: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, light - breezy to breezy wind, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts, Last Chance Basin very slightly obscured, fairly bright. 0950: Effectively Mostly Cloudy, variable sunshine, breezy with occasional gusts and blowing snow, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, the top of Mt. Roberts, and downtown Juneau, remainder of Mt. Roberts and Last Chance Basin very slightly obscured by blowing snow, whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel. 0850: Effectively Mostly Cloudy, sun shining, windy, snow blowing, whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel. 0819: Windy (including downtown), blowing snow, blowing spray and whitecaps on the Channel. 0750: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, light wind with occasional gusts, some whitecaps and blowing spray on Gastineau Channel, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured by blowing snow and snow billowing around, off, and down Mt. Roberts, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0650: Cloudy NW half of sky and Partly Cloudy SE half, occasional gusts, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden by blowing snow, snow billowing into the sky at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around its top and off and down the SE part, remainder of Mt. Roberts slightly obscured by the blowing snow, some snow also blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0620: Cloudy NW half of sky and Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear SE half, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden by blowing snow, top of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden by billowing snow. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0437 AST: High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 4:37 AM AKST on February 27, 2011 ...High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 am akst Tuesday... The High Wind Warning is now in effect until 5 am akst Tuesday. * Wind: outflow winds are continuing across parts of the northern Panhandle...including downtown Juneau and south Douglas and near interior passes east of Yakutat. Winds are expected to continue through Monday night. Frequent wind gusts to 50 mph with isolated higher gusts to at least 85 mph by early Sunday near downtown Juneau and Douglas. Gusts to 40 mph are expected in the Mendenhall Valley and Airport areas starting early Sunday. Near interior passes east of Yakutat gust to 60 mph are expected. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Secure loose items that can be blown around or damaged by the wind. When outdoors be aware for flying debris including Road gravel and sand that can damage the eyes. Be prepared for the potential loss of electricity. 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 noon akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sat. 2/26/11: High Wind Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Monday... The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect - See 1731 Below | See 1731 for Wind Gusts so Far 2100 AST: .20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall today consisting of .26" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 hours 2/25. 16" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley to some degree, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and probably billowing around the SE part of is top and down the SE part of the mountain, occasional light wind. 1950: Cloudy with thinner areas, at the least: snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing around the SE part of is top and down the SE part of the mountain. 1935: Cloudy with thinner areas, at the least: snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing around the SE part of is top and down the SE part of the mountain. 1850: Cloudy with thinner areas, can't tell how much the snow is blowing on the mainland mountains 1800: Light Wind. .20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall consisting of .26" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 hours 2/25. 1750: Cloudy, snow blowing - billowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and blowing in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and billowing around the SE part of is top and down the SE part of the mountain. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1731: NWS High Wind Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Monday. High Wind Warning Statement as of 5:31 PM AKST on February 26, 2011 ...High Wind Warning in effect until 5 am akst Monday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until 5 am akst Monday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect. * Very strong outflow winds have begun across parts of the northern Panhandle...including south Douglas. Winds are expected to increases overnight and continue through Sunday night. Frequent wind gusts to 50 mph with isolated higher gusts increasing to at least 85 mph by early Sunday. Gusts to 40 mph area expected in the Mendenhall Valley and Airport areas by morning. So far...a wind gusts to 69 mph was recorded near the Douglas Boat Harbor at 422 PM. Other notable gusts include an 83 mph gust at Eldred Rock and an 81 mph at Cape Spencer around 4 PM this afternoon. In addition to the wind...temperatures will be falling quickly overnight with wind chills falling to as cold as 10 below zero by morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... *secure loose items that can be blown around or damaged by the wind. When outdoors be aware for flying debris including Road gravel and sand that can damage the eyes. Be prepared for the potential loss of electricity. 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 11 PM akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1650: Cloudy, a few very small filtered breaks far to the NNW, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing around the SE part of its top, snow blowing in parts of downtown Juneau. 1620: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny filtered breaks and a few slight hints of blue, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and blowing - billowing at the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts and billowing around the SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy with some very slightly filtered to filtered blue, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and billowing in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing - billowing at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts and billowing around the SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1500: 20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall consisting of .26" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 hours 2/25. 1450: Cloudy with some hints of a blue and a bit of heavily filtered blue, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and a small bit at the very top of Mt. Juneau, extremely weak - very, very weak sunshine on parts of the mainland, fairly bright. 1420: Cloudy with very slight hints of blue, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley and on part of the top of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Cloudy, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and a very small bit at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy, some slight hints of blue far to the NW, snow blowing at the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1249: 22 mph gust and blowing snow. 1235: Cloudy, a few very slight hints of blue, snow blowing around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1200: 20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall consisting of .26" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 hours 2/25. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1151: High Wind Watch now in effect from 6 PM AST this evening through Monday morning......Wind Advisory is cancelled. NWS High Wind Watch Statement as of 11:51 AM AKST on February 26, 2011 ...High wind watch now in effect from 6 PM akst this evening through Monday morning... ...Wind Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Wind Advisory. The high wind watch is now in effect from 6 PM akst this evening through Monday morning. * Wind: near downtown Juneau and Douglas...gusts up to 45 mph developing tonight. Gusts may reach up to 60 mph or higher for Sunday through Monday morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of high winds in and close to the watch area. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1150: Cloudy with hints of blue, extremely weak sunshine, snow blowing around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1119: The Sun is breaking through. 1050: Cloudy, a few small brighter spots and a few very slight hints of blue, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, top - upper SE part of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1024: The Sun is trying to break through. 1020: Cloudy, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, SE top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0950: Cloudy, parts of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts hidden, slightly murky in the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley. 0935: Cloudy, very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured- hidden, Granite Creek area partially obscured, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0850: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0750: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden with the remainder partially to substantially obscured, murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0700: .20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/25. 0650: Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden, some lower wisps. 0620: Very, very light snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. .20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall consisting of .30" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 hours 2/25. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0504: Wind Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM AST Sunday......High wind watch in effect from Sunday morning through Monday morning. Wind Advisory, High Wind Watch Statement as of 5:04 AM AKST on February 26, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 am akst Sunday... ...High wind watch in effect from Sunday morning through Monday morning... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 5 am akst Sunday. A high wind watch has also been issued. This high wind watch is in effect from Sunday morning through Monday morning. * Wind: near downtown Juneau and Douglas...gusts up to 45 mph tonight. Gusts may reach up to 60 mph or higher for Sunday through Monday morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of high winds in and close to the watch area. This statement will be updated by noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0141 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .09" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Fri. 2/25/11: A Freezing Rain Advisory was in effect until 9 PM AST this evening - See 2105 Below | NWS: Very Windy conditions developing Saturday night - See 1556 Below | Record Low Temperatures for Thursday February 24 - See 0340 Below 2343 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2105: Freezing Rain Advisory has expired. Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 9:05 PM AKST on February 25, 2011 ...Freezing Rain Advisory has expired... The Freezing Rain Advisory is no longer in effect. The freezing drizzle has changed back to snow. --------------------------------------------------------------- 2100: .04" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3/8" of Snowfall today with 12" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Extremely Fine Snow - Freezing Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Very light extremely fine snow - freezing drizzle, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin and lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/32" (0.1" effectively) of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower band. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1702: Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Freezing Rain Advisory Statement as of 5:02 PM AKST on February 25, 2011 ...Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory...which is in effect until 9 PM akst this evening. * A light mix of freezing drizzle and snow is falling and expected to continue through the evening. Amounts will be light with only a thin coasting of ice possible. The freezing drizzle will end as snowfall rates increase later this evening. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A thin coating of ice will make exposed surface very slippery. Accumulation of ice on windshields can make driving difficult. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite local weather news source for updates on this situation. This statement will be updated at 900 PM akst Friday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1653: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin and the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1635: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, lower band/cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau and hiding the upper part of Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1556: NWS: Very Windy conditions developing Saturday night. Special Weather Statement Statement as of 3:56 PM AKST on February 25, 2011 ...Very windy conditions developing Saturday night... High pressure over northwest Canada and the Alaskan interior is rebuilding through the weekend. An area of low pressure south of Dixon Entrance with a trough of low pressure extending northwest towards Prince William Sound will develop Saturday and Sunday and persist into next week. The strong pressure gradient will result in very strong outflow winds through river valleys and interior passes. The potential for 40 to 60 mph wind gusts...and potentially even higher values may develop during this situation. A return to cooler temperatures is expected with the high pressure beginning to dominate the weather pattern. The potential for hazardous wind chills may also be a problem. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, most of the remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1535: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, most of the remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured, occasional light wind. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured- hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1350: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1335: Light Wind. 1250: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1235: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, light wind. 1205: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, clouds skimming/murky at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, murky at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Cloudy, clouds skimming/murky at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very slightly murky - murky in the inner Gold Creek valley from snow falling there, murky at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Cloudy, clouds skimming/murky at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, murky at part of the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Cloudy, clouds skimming/murky along the highest part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0850: Cloudy, murky along the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0750: Cloudy, murky along part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy. ----------------------------------------------------------- 0340 AST: Record Low Temperatures for Thursday February 24. NWS Record Report Statement as of 3:40 AM AKST on February 25, 2011 ...Record low temperatures for Thursday February 24... Location New Record Old Record Year set Juneau Airport 1 tied 1 1994 Klawock Airport 16 tied 16 2006 Coop stations New Record Old Record Year Set WFO Juneau -9 -1 2006 Juneau Outer Point 3 tied 3 1996 Haines #2 4 tied 4 2007 Juneau mile 17 9 13 2007 Craig 18 19 2006 Blashke Island 20 21 2006 Kv Feb 11 ----------------------------------------------------------- Thur. 2/24/11: Juneau Ties Record Low Temperature for February 24 - See 1630 Below | Record Low Temperatures for Thursday February 24 - See 0340 2/25 Above 2050 AST: Mostly Clear? 1950: Partly Cloudy or Mostly Clear? with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds? 1850: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 1750: Thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds over most of the sky. 1650: Thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds over much of the sky. ----------------------------------------------------------- 1630: Juneau Ties Record Low Temperature for February 24. NWS Record Report Statement as of 4:30 PM AKST on February 24, 2011 ...Juneau ties record low temperature for February 24... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 1 1 1994 Cvp Feb 11 ----------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1450: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, sun shining mostly on the mainland. 1350: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, sun shining. 1335: Mostly Clear with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, sun shining. 1250: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, slightly weakened sunshine. 1150: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine. 1120: Thinnish, thin , and very thin clouds over much of the sky, bright skies, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine. 1050: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, slightly - somewhat weakened sunshine. 0950: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, slightly - somewhat weakened sunshine. 0920: Mostly Cloudy, bright skies, somewhat weakened sunshine. 0850: Cloudy with filtered breaks, area of bright clouds to the SE where th sun is. 0750: Cloudy with a few hints of blue, partly cloudy far to the NW. 0720: Cloudy with a few hints of blue, clear? sky far to the NW. 0650: Thin and very thin clouds with some thinnish clouds over the sky, thick clouds far to the SE with a deep red - orange glow even further SE. 0635: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear? with mostly thin - very thin clouds? 0620 AST: Cloudy with an area of thin - thinner clouds to the NE, NNE. Wed. 2/23/11: A Wind Advisory was in effect until Noon AST today - See 0434 Below 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and part of the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing around Olds Mountain. 1650: Clear, very small bit of snow blowing at the very top of part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and part of the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing around Olds Mountain, sun on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, light wind.. 1550: Clear, snow blowing off part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, sun on all but the very lowest of the mainland. 1450: Clear, very tiny bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, sun shining mostly on the mainland. 1400: 23 mph gust. 1350: Clear, snow blowing around and into the sky at Olds Mountain, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak. 1250: Clear, bit of snow blowing off part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, snow blowing off the SE very top - top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1150: Clear, some snow blowing off part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a small bit blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing - billowing around Olds Mountain and snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1035: Clear, small bit of snow blowing off part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing - billowing around Olds Mountain, small bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 0950: Clear, snow blowing along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and around Olds Mountain, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak. 0850: Clear, a few very small and tiny clouds, snow blowing along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at Olds Mountain, snow blowing at the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off it in the area of Gastineau Peak, sun shining. 0750: Clear, snow billowing off Olds Mountain, a small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off it and down the slope in the area of Gastineau Peak. 0650: Clear, snow blowing along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at Olds Mountain, snow blowing along part of the very top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak. 0637: A New Weekly Picture has been posted - Presidents' Day - 2011. 0620: Clear, a few very small clouds, snow billowing in the Granite Creek area, some snow blowing along part of the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0434 AST: Wind Advisory remains in effect until Noon AST today. HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL-GLACIER BAY- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAINES...GUSTAVUS...JUNEAU 434 AM AKST WED FEB 23 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY. * WIND: NORTHEAST GUSTS AROUND 40 MPH IN EXPOSED AREAS AND 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 NOON AKST TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Tue. 2/22/11: Washington's Birthday | 1924: Wind Advisory is now in effect until Noon AST Wednesday - See 1924 Below 2050 AST: Clear, snow billowing around at least part of the top of Mt. Roberts and down the SE part of it. 1950: Clear, snow billowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and down the SE part of it. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1924: Wind Advisory is now in effect until Noon AST Wednesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 7:24 PM AKST on February 22, 2011 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until noon akst Wednesday... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until noon akst Wednesday. * Wind: northeast gusts to 50 mph in exposed areas and 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 5 am akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Clear, a few wisps of clouds. 1750: Clear, snow billowing around and off much of the top of Mt. Roberts and billowing around the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area. 1650: Clear, sun shining on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, blowing - billowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off it in the Gastineau Peak area. 1550: Clear, a few clouds to the NE and E, sun shining on all but the very lowest part of the mainland, breezy with gusts, snow blowing around the very top and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing around and off the SE part of Mt. Roberts. 1535: Breezy. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1530: Wind Advisory in effect from 3 AM to Noon AST Wednesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:30 PM AKST on February 22, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect from 3 am to noon akst Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 3 am to noon akst Wednesday. * Wind: north gusts 40 to 50 mph 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 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1450: Clear, sun shining mostly on the mainland, light wind, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at Olds Mountain and some at the very top of Mt. Roberts and at Roberts Peak, snow billowing out towards the Channel from Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts. 1350: Clear, sun shining, light to breezy wind, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at Olds Mountain, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and billowing out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak. 1320: Clear, sun shining, light wind, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at Olds Mountain, snow blowing off Mt. Roberts and Gastineau Peak and at Roberts Peak. 1150: Clear with a few high thin - very thin clouds, sun shining, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, at Olds, Mountain, and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Partly Cloudy with thin and very thin clouds and some thinnish clouds, sun shining, small bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, as well as blowing out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak. 0955: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, sun shining, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and the very top of Mt. Roberts as well as blowing around the SE part of the top. 0850: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts, a very small bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, extremely weak sunshine. 0835: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts, weak sunshine. 0750: Mostly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, snow billowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and down its slopes at Snowslide Creek, light wind with occasional gusts, sun starting to shine. 0650: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, snow blowing - billowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at Olds Mountain, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak.. 0620 AST: Clear, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. Mon. 2/21/11: Presidents' Day - Federal, State, and Local Holiday | There was a Winter Weather Advisory overnight which was in effect until 5 AM AST this morning - See 0444 Below 2100 AST: 06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4"of Snowfall today (from overnight) with 14" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy NW 1/5th of sky and Clear SE 4/5ths. 1950: Cloudy NW 1/3rd of sky and Clear SE 2/3rds. 1850: Mostly Clear. 1800: 06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hours 2/20) for a total amount of 4.6" from 1850 hrs. 2/20, consisting of .13" of melted precipitation. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear, sun shining on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1620: Light to Breezy Wind. 1550: Clear, a few lower clouds - mostly far to the NNW, sun shining on all but the very lowest part of the mainland. 1500: 06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hours 2/20) for a total amount of 4.6" from 1850 hrs. 2/20, consisting of .13" of melted precipitation. 1450: Clear, some puffy clouds to the NNW and by the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, sun shining on the mainland. 1405: Clear, some puffy clouds to the NNW and Channel side of the top of Mt. Juneau, sun shining. 1250: Partly Cloudy with thin and very thin clouds, cloud by the top of Mt. Juneau, sun shining. 1200: .06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hours 2/20) for a total amount of 4.6" from 1850 hrs. 2/20, consisting of .13" of melted precipitation. 1150: Clear with a bit of high thin - very thin clouds, cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a few wisps - small clouds by Mt. Roberts, sun shining. 1050: Clear with some high thin - very thin clouds. 0950: Clear, a few very small and tiny very thin clouds, sun shining. 0850: Mostly Clear, small bit of snow blowing off one of the high points of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0835: Mostly Clear, a few wisps above Last Chance Basin, sun shining. 0750: Mostly Cloudy with areas of thinnish and thin clouds. 0720: Cloudy with a few thinner areas and heavily filtered breaks. 0700: .06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/20 for a total amount of 4.6" from 1850 hrs. 2/20, consisting of .13" of melted precipitation. 0650: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, very thin and thicker clouds. 0620: Cloudy, a few heavily filtered breaks. .06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/20. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0444: Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 AM AST early this morning. Winter Weather Advisory Will Expire... Statement as of 4:44 AM AKST on February 21, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning... The Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning. * Snow amount: scattered snow showers will diminish in the early morning. Snow fall amounts of 4 to 6 inches have been reported. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0223 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. SUNDAY 2/20/11: Record Snowfall for February 19 at Juneau - See 0330 Below | The Winter Storm Warning Expired at 3 AM - See 0243 Below ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2240 AST (Posted here at 0635 2/21): Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 5 AM AST Monday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 10:40 PM AKST on February 20, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 5 am akst Monday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect until 5 am akst Monday. * Snow amount: total snowfall of 4 to 6 inches is expected by late tonight. The snow will be very light and fluffy. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 5 am akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2100: .11" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-9/16" of Snowfall today with 1" overnight and 9/16" this evening; 11" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very, very light snow, cloudy, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds, some of the upper parts of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1950: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1927: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. 1800: .10" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight for a storm total of 9-1/2" of Snowfall. 1750: Cloudy, murky around the peak of Mt. Juneau and the highest part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1720: Cloudy, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge and the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1650: Cloudy, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1612: Cloudy, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge obscured and murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy, a few wisps around the upper part of Mt. Juneau. 1535: Cloudy, some wisps around the upper part of Mt. Juneau. 1500: .10" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight for a storm total of 9-1/2" of Snowfall. 1450: Cloudy, a few breaks, SE upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, a few clouds and some sunshine at the SE part of Mt. Roberts. 1420: Cloudy with some breaks, extremely weak to somewhat weakened sunshine in most areas. 1350: Cloudy with some breaks far to the SE and a few other very tiny breaks, fairly bright.. 1250: Cloudy with breaks, small clear areas, cloud SE upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak to weakened sunshine. 1200: .10" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight for a storm total of 9-1/2" of Snowfall. 1150: Partly Cloudy, cloud hiding SE top of Mt. Juneau and a cloud by the SE part of Mt. Roberts, sun shining. 1135: Partly Cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, a few wisps around the upper part of Mt. Roberts, very weak sun to full sun. 1050: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, cloud by the SE top of Mt. Juneau and clouds hiding upper SE part of Mt. Roberts, sun shining. 1020: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, small cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Partly Cloudy, a few lower wisps and bits by the upper part of Mt. Juneau, sun is shining. 0920: Partly Cloudy, sun shining. 0850: Partly Cloudy. 0750: Partly Cloudy, cloud skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, slightly murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0720: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, a few lower ribbons and wisps. 0700: .10" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight for a storm total of 9-1/2" of Snowfall. 0650: Extremely Light Snow, Mostly Cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, small lower cloud in Last Chance Basin. 0635: Very, very light snow, cloudy, a break and a clear area, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, a few lower clouds. 0620: Partly Cloudy, snowing over much of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. .10" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight for a storm total of 9-1/2" of Snowfall. -------------------------------------------------------- 0330: Record Snowfall for February 19 at Juneau. NWS Record Report Statement as of 3:30 AM AKST on February 20, 2011 ...Record snowfall for February 19 at Juneau... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 9.3 6.4 1982 Juneau WFO 10.2 3.2 2008 Cvp Feb 11 -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 0243: Winter Storm Warning will expire at 3 AM AST early this morning. Winter Storm Warning will Expire... Statement as of 2:43 AM AKST on February 20, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning will expire at 3 am akst early this morning... The Winter Storm Warning will expire at 3 am akst early this morning. Additional snow up to 2 inches are possible through the morning hours. Behind the trailing edge of the frontal boundary...occasional wind gusts up to 30 mph will persist across the northern Panhandle over the next several hours. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 0001 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .06" of Precipitation per hour. Sat. 2/19/11: Record snowfall for February 19 at Juneau - See 0330 2/20 Above | 2035: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 3 AM AST Sunday - See 2035 Below 2100 AST: .68" of Precipitation to this point today. 8-1/2" of Snowfall today with 12" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2035: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 3 AM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:35 PM AKST on February 19, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday. * Snow amount: storm total of 8 to 18 inches through late tonight. Lowest amounts along the outer coast due to rain mix. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 3 am akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1950: Very Light Rain/Snow, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is very slightly to partially obscured.. 1935: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder very slightly to partially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1901: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 3 AM AST Sunday. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 7:00 PM AKST on February 19, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday. * Snow amount: an additional snowfall of 4 to 10 inches tonight. Storm totals of 8 to 18 inches through late tonight. Lowest amounts along the outer coast due to rain mix. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is slightly to partially to substantially obscured-hidden. 1800: .61" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 8-1/4" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is slightly to partially obscured.. 1650: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured-hidden. 1635: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured-hidden. 1600: .50" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 7-1/2" Snowfall so far today. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 AM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:50 PM AKST on February 19, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 3 am akst Sunday... The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect until 3 am akst Sunday. * Snow amount: an additional 5 to 11 inches of new snow is expected tonight. Storm totals of 10 to 17 inches through late tonight. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 10 PM akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured-hidden. 1500: .44" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1450: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured-hidden. 1400: .41" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 6-3/4" Snowfall so far today. 1" snowfall between Noon and 1400. 1350: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured-hidden. 1220: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured-hidden. 1215: Power Glitch in West Juneau. There was a Power Outage in the Lemon Creek area and all areas north of there due to a failed insulator. 1205: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured. 1200: .34" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 5-3/4" Snowfall so far today. 1150: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1054: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 3 am AST Sunday. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 10:54 AM AKST on February 19, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday. * Snow amount: additional 2 to 6 inches this afternoon and 4 to 10 inches tonight. Storm totals of 6 to 18 inches through late tonight. Lowest amounts along the outer coast due to rain mix. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1050: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland hidden for all but the lowest part which is substantially obscured. 0950: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0900: .26" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4-7/8" Snowfall so far today. 0850: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0828: High Precipitation Rate of .08" of Precipitation per hour. 0750: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0700: .17" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3-1/4" Snowfall so far today. 0650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden for all but the lowest part which is partially obscured. 0620: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. .14" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-3/4" Snowfall so far today. 0551 High Precipitation Rate of .08" of Precipitation per hour. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0432 AST: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:32 AM AKST on February 19, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Sunday. * Snow amount: additional 2 to 3 inches today and 4 to 8 inches tonight. Storm total 8 to 12 inches through late tonight. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 11 am akst this morning or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fri. 2/18/11: 2126: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow now in effect from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AST Sunday - See 2126 Below ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2126 AST: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow now in effect from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AST Sunday. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 9:26 PM AKST on February 18, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 3 am Saturday to 3 am akst Sunday... The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from 3 am Saturday to 3 am akst Sunday. * Snow amount: 12 to 18 inches through Saturday night. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 5 am akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2100: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3/8" of Snowfall today with 4" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very, very light snow, cloudy, light wind. 2020: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1950: A few tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy. 1850: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1800: Trace of Precipitation and 1/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1705: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, remainder of mainland slightly obscured. 1650: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1635: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley very slightly obscured. 1620: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy,, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1550: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1521: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow now in effect from 3 AM to 9 PM AST Saturday. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:21 PM AKST on February 18, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 3 am to 9 PM akst Saturday... The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from 3 am to 9 PM akst Saturday. A developing low in the far northern Gulf will slowly move southeast to the northern Panhandle and push a front across the Panhandle through Saturday night. * Snow amount: 1 to 3 inches of snow tonight and 4 to 7 inches on Saturday. Snowfall rates on Saturday could exceed 1 inch per hour. Storm total snow accumulation 5 to 10 inches through Saturday afternoon. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 10 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1520: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, top of Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 1500: Trace of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Juneau partially obscured, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1435: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1405: A few flakes of snow falling. 1350: Cloudy, snow over the upper parts of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, murky around the SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured. 1330: Cloudy, light snow in the inner Gold Creek valley and over the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1250: Cloudy, slightly murky - murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Cloudy. 1135: Cloudy. 1120: Mostly Cloudy, weak - weakened sunshine on parts of the mainland. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1112: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect from 3 AM to 3 PM AST Saturday. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:12 AM AKST on February 18, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 am to 3 PM akst Saturday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 am to 3 PM akst Saturday. A developing low in the far northern Gulf will slowly move southeast to the northern Panhandle and push a front across the Panhandle through Saturday night. * Snow amount: 1 to 3 inches of snow tonight and 4 to 7 inches on Saturday. Snowfall rates on Saturday could exceed 1 inch per hour. Storm total snow accumulation 5 to 10 inches through Saturday afternoon. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst this morning or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1050: Partly Cloudy, slightly weakened sunshine. 1035: Partly Cloudy, somewhat weakened sunshine. 0950: Clear with a few high thin - very thin clouds. 0850: Clear with a few clouds. 0830: Clear/Mostly Clear. 0750: Partly Cloudy with high thin - very thin clouds. 0650: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with high clouds? 0620: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with high clouds? ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0449 AST: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow in effect from 3 AM to 3 PM AST Saturday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:49 AM AKST on February 18, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3 am to 3 PM akst Saturday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 3 am to 3 PM akst Saturday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. A developing low in the far northern Gulf will slowly move southeast to the northern Panhandle and push a front across the Panhandle through Saturday night. * Snow amount: 1 to 3 inches late tonight and 3 to 6 inches on Saturday. Storm total accumulation 4 to 9 inches through Saturday afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 11 am akst this morning or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thur. 2/17/11: 1926: A New Wind Advisory is in effect until Midnight AST tonight - See 1926 Below | 1517: NWS Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening - See 1517 Below | 1441: Wind Advisory will expire at 3 PM AST this afternoon - See 1441 Below 2158 AST (Posted here at 0620 2/18): Wind Advisory issued at 1926 hours is Cancelled. ------------------------------------------------------------- High Wind Advisory is Cancelled Statement as of 9:58 PM AKST on February 17, 2011 ...Wind Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds have diminished below advisory levels in the downtown Juneau and Douglas areas and out of interior passes late this evening...and should remain below advisory levels overnight. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2050 AST: Clear, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 2020: Clear, light wind. 1950: Clear, breezy. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1926: A New Wind Advisory is in effect until Midnight AST tonight. Wind Advisory Statement as of 7:26 PM AKST on February 17, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until midnight akst tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Wind: northeast to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph in downtown Juneau and Douglas and near interior passes 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 midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Clear, breezy. 1837: The Moon is starting to rise over Mt. Roberts just to the left of Gastineau Peak. 1750: Clear, breezy, occasional gusts. 1720: Clear, breezy. 1650: Clear, breezy, sun shining on the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and on the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1635: Clear, sun shining on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, breezy. 1550: Clear, sun shining on all but the lowest part of the mainland, light wind. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1517: Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening. Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 3:17 PM AKST on February 17, 2011 ...Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening... A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening. * Snow amount: about 6 inches can occur in 12 hours. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 10 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1505: Light Wind. 1450: Clear, small bit of snow blowing off Roberts Peak on Mt. Roberts, breezy, a few whitecaps on the Channel, sun shining mostly on the mainland. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1441: Wind Advisory will expire at 3 PM AST this afternoon. Wind Advisory Statement as of 2:41 PM AKST on February 17, 2011 ...Wind Advisory will expire at 3 PM akst this afternoon... The Wind Advisory will expire at 3 PM akst this afternoon. Gusts to 35 mph out of interior passes will continue to decrease through the evening hours. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1435: Clear, tiny bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak and Roberts Peak, breezy, whitecaps on parts of the Channel, sun shining mostly on the mainland. 1350: Clear, some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak and at Roberts Peak, light to breezy wind, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 1250: Clear, a bit of snow blowing off Roberts Peak, breezy, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1150: Clear, a bit of snow blowing off Olds Mountain, snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak and the saddle between Gold Ridge and Gastineau Peak, and a bit blowing off Roberts Peak, light to breezy wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1107: Light wind, gusts, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Clear, some snow blowing off Olds Mountain and snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak and some blowing off Roberts Peak. 0950: Clear, very tiny bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0850: Clear, very tiny bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and a bit snow blowing off the SE very top of Mt. Roberts, light wind, a few whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0750: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, light wind - gusts. 0650: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain. 0634: Gust of wind. 0620: Clear, snow blowing or billowing off Olds Mountain. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0452: Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening. Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 4:52 AM AKST on February 17, 2011 ...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Watch...which is in effect from Friday evening through Saturday evening. * Snow amount: 4 to 8 inches. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 11 am akst this morning or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0446 AST: Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 PM AST this afternoon. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND- MISTY FJORDS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...JUNEAU...PETERSBURG...WRANGELL...KAKE... HYDER 446 AM AKST THU FEB 17 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON. * WIND: NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 45 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES AND THE STIKINE VALLEY...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS 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 3 PM AKST TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wed. 2/16/11: 1553: Wind Advisory now in effect until 3 PM AST Thursday afternoon - See 1553 Below 2050 AST: Clear, a few clouds, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, tiny bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. Moon is still shining. 1950: Clear, a few clouds, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1850: Clear, a few clouds, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off it at Gastineau Peak. 1750: Clear, a few clouds, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off it at Gastineau Peak. 1715: The Moon is over Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts. 1650: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, snow billowing around Olds Mountain. 1635: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing around Olds Mountains. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1553: Wind Advisory now in effect until 3 PM AST Thursday afternoon. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:53 PM AKST on February 16, 2011 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 3 PM akst Thursday... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 3 PM akst Thursday. * Wind: northeast gusts to 45 mph in downtown Juneau and Douglas and 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 5 am akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Partly Cloudy, very small bit if snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and around Olds Mountain, some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, sun shining on all but the lowest part of the mainland, light wind. 1520: Light Wind. 1450: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the mainland, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very tiny bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1350: Mostly Clear, sun shining - mostly on the mainland, snow blowing in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing off the SE very top of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Clear, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of blowing off the SE part of the very top, breezy, sun shining. 1235: Clear with a few clouds, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing off the SE part of the very top, breezy, sun shining. 1150: Clear, snow blowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow billowing off Mt. Roberts in the Gastineau Peak area. 1050: Clear, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, snow billowing around Olds Mountain and billowing out over the Channel from the SE very top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1020: Clear, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off the SE very top, light wind with occasional gusts. 0950: Clear, tiny bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off the SE very top. 0850: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing off the SE very top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and billowing off the SE very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Clear, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off Olds Mountain. 0620 AST: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing around Olds Mountain. Tue. 2/15/11: 2041: Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM AST this evening - See 2041 Below ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2335 (Posted here at 0620 2/16): Wind Advisory in effect until 5 AM AST Thursday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 11:35 PM AKST on February 15, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 5 am akst Thursday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 5 am akst Thursday. * Wind: northeast gusts to 45 mph in downtown Juneau and Douglas and 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 5 am akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2050 AST: Clear, clouds far to the SE. 4" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. --------------------------------------------------------- 2041: Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Wind Advisory will expire... Statement as of 8:41 PM AKST on February 15, 2011 ...Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM akst this evening... The Wind Advisory will expire at 9 PM akst this evening. This will be the final statement on this event. --------------------------------------------------------- 1950: Clear but with cloud cover in the SSE 1/6th of sky. 1850: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, the Moon is shining. 1750: Partly Cloudy, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and off it in the Gastineau Peak area. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1734: Wind Advisory is now in effect until 9 PM AST this evening. Wind Advisory Statement as of 5:33 PM AKST on February 15, 2011 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 9 PM akst this evening. * Wind: northeast gusts to 45 mph in downtown Juneau and Douglas and out of interior passes. Winds diminishing 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 9 PM akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1650: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing in a few places in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Mostly Clear, snow blowing in a few areas in the inner Gold Creek valley, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing - billowing off Mt. Roberts in the Gastineau Peak area, sun shining on all but the lowest part of the mainland, Moon is to the upper left of Mt. Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1535: Wind Advisory is now in effect until 6 PM AST this afternoon. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 335 PM AKST TUE FEB 15 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... THE WIND ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND: NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 50 MPH IN DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS AND 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 6 PM AKST TUESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1520: Clear/Mostly Clear, snow blowing in a few areas in the inner Gold Creek valley, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing - billowing off Mt. Roberts in the Gastineau Peak area, sun shining on the mainland. 1450: Clear NW half of sky and Partly Cloudy SE half, sun shining on the mainland, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing - billowing off Mt. Roberts in the Gastineau Peak area. 1350: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around part of the top of Mt. Roberts as well as billowing off the SE part of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Partly Cloudy with mostly thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, snow blowing - billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing around most of the top and billowing off the top of Mt. Roberts, light wind, sun shining. 1150: Partly Cloudy but with the blue slightly filtered - filtered, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden by blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing at the top of Mt. Roberts, somewhat weakened sunshine. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1121: Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAINES...JUNEAU 1121 AM AKST TUE FEB 15 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON. * JUNEAU AREA WIND: NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 55 MPH IN DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS AND OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES. * HAINES AREA WIND: NORTHWEST GUSTS TO 45 MPH WITH STRONGEST WINDS NEAR HAINES AND ALONG LYNN CANAL. 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 AKST TUESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds but with filtered - heavily filtered blue, very weak - weak sunshine, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured - hidden by blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing at the top of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind. 1007: A few whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0950: Thinnish, thin, very thin clouds with filtered blue and hints of blue, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden by blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing around the top of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak - very weak sunshine, breezy. 0905: Breezy. 0850: Partly Cloudy but with the blue filtered, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured - hidden by blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing at the top of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind. 0750: Cloudy with thinner areas with hints of blue and heavily filtered blue, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured - hidden by blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing at the top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Partly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured - hidden by blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0620: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured by blowing snow, snow blowing and billowing around the top of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0256 AST: Wind Advisory now in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. Wind Advisory Statement as of 2:56 AM AKST on February 15, 2011 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon. * Wind: northeast gusts to 55 mph in downtown Juneau and Douglas and 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 noon akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. 2/14/11: 1545: Wind Advisory in effect until 3 PM AST Tuesday - See 1545 Below | School Buses are on Snow Routes today | Capital Transit is on Snow Routes until Midnight | 1108: The Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, Wind, and Blowing Snow has been Cancelled by the NWS - See 1108 Below 2100 AST: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-3/8" of Snowfall today with 5" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy, Moon visible through thin - very thin layer of clouds, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, snow blowing around the mainland and occasionally here, light wind with occasional gusts. 1950: Cloudy, Moon visible through thin - very thin layer of clouds, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1850: Cloudy with breaks, small clear areas, snow blowing - billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1800: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-3/8" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/13 consisting of.14" of Melted Precipitation. 1750: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley which is substantially obscured and around the very top of Mt. Juneau, and the top of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Partly Cloudy to Mostly Clear, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, snow billowing and blowing there and around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing out over the Channel from Mt. Roberts. 1550: Mostly Cloudy with mostly thinnish clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and top of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden by the billowing - blowing snow in those areas, snow blowing out over the Channel from Mt. Roberts, snow also blowing around the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau, weakened sunshine on much of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1545: Wind Advisory in effect until 3 PM AST Tuesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:45 PM AKST on February 14, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 3 PM akst Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 3 PM akst Tuesday. * Wind: northeast gusts to 55 mph in downtown Juneau and Douglas and 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 midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1500: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-3/8" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/13 consisting of.14" of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Mostly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden by blowing snow, snow billowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, very weak to weakened sunshine on the mainland, light wind. 1350: Partly Cloudy, sun mostly on the mainland, cloud hiding Channel side of top of Mt. Juneau, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around and off the top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1339: Light Wind. 1320: Very Light Snow Flurry, Partly Cloudy, very weak to weakened sunshine, otherwise same as at 1250. 1250: Mostly Cloudy, slightly weakened to full sunshine, cloud hiding Channel side of top of Mt. Juneau, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around and off the top of Mt. Roberts. 1236: A European Starling is at the Suet. 1210: Very Light Snow Flurry, otherwise conditions the same as at 1150. 1200: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-3/8" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/13 consisting of.14" of Melted Precipitation. 1150: Cloudy NW half of sky and Partly Cloudy with some of the blue slightly obscured in the SE half of sky, sun shining, cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around and off the top of Mt. Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1108: Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 11:08 AM AKST on February 14, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Snow has tapered off to flurries with little to no new accumulation expected this afternoon. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Cloudy with a few filtered breaks, very weak to slightly weakened sunshine, blowing snow in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts, top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley is substantially obscured. 0950: Cloudy, very weak to weakened sunshine, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley which is partially to substantially obscured, some clouds around the upper part of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, A few hints of blue, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0837: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, some breaks in NW part of sky, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0750: Cloudy, either it's snowing and/or blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley which is partially to substantially obscured, snow blowing and some wisps around the top of Mt. Roberts and wisps around the top of Mt. Juneau, break to the SE. 0700: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" Snowfall overnight consisting of.14" of Melted Precipitation. 0653: Inner Gold Creek valley hidden by blowing snow or snowing there, it looks like snow is blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Cloudy, some tiny breaks. 0620: Cloudy, light wind. .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" Snowfall overnight consisting of.14" of Melted Precipitation. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0514: Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, Wind, and Blowing Snow now in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 5:14 AM AKST on February 14, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon... The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon. * Snow amount: 2 to 4 inches today before ending by late afternoon. * Wind: north wind increasing to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph developing late Monday night. * Blowing snow: visibility reduced to less than 1 mile at times in blowing snow mainly in exposed areas beginning this afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0500 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Precipitation per hour. SUNDAY 2/13/11: 1532: Winter Weather Advisory for Snow, Wind, and Blowing Snow now in effect until 9 PM AST Monday - See 1532 Below 2100 AST: .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-1/4" of Snowfall today with 3" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2020: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2005: Very, very light snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds; inner Gold Creek valley? 1950: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1920: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1850: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden above about 400', the Moon is slightly visible. 1800: .35" of Precipitation to this point today. 2" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12. 1750: Very Light Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1700: Light Wind. 1650: Very, very light snow, cloudy, occasional gusts, all but the very lowest part of the mainland hidden with the very lowest part very slightly to partially obscured. 1636: Snow with rain mixed in. 1631: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in. 1625: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 300' - 400' and partially obscured below that. 1610: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some of the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1550: Fine Snow, Cloudy, all but the very lowest part of the mainland hidden with the very lowest part very slightly to partially to substantially obscured. .25" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-7/8" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1532: Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 9 PM AST Monday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:32 PM AKST on February 13, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 9 PM akst Monday... The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until 9 PM akst Monday. * Snow amount: 4 to 8 inches by late Monday afternoon. * Wind: north to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph developing Monday afternoon. * Blowing snow: visibility reduced to 1 mile or less at times in blowing snow mainly in exposed areas Monday afternoon and evening. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1511: High Precipitation Rate of .17" of Precipitation per hour. 1500: .16" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-9/16" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12. 1457: Snow. 1453: Very Large Flakes now. 1450: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1446: High Precipitation Rate of .11" of Precipitation per hour. 1442: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1440: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Precipitation per hour. 1435: Snow with a bit of rain mixed in, cloudy, all but the very lowest part of the mainland hidden with the very lowest part partially to substantially obscured. 1427: Very Light Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland mostly hidden above about 350' - 400'. 1350: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, the inner Gold Creek valley, and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower ribbon/band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1339: Light Rain with some snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland mostly hidden above about 400'. 1335: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and Mt. Roberts above about 550' - 600' hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, some lower clouds and wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy, precipitation over the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some clouds and wisps upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1200: .11" of Precipitation to this point today. 1.0" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12 consisting of .11" of Precipitation. 1150: Cloudy with a few heavily filtered breaks, extremely weak to weak sunshine, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts very slightly to substantially obscured, some lower wisps and clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1147: Winter Weather Advisory for Snow remains in effect until 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 11:47 AM AKST on February 13, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM akst this evening. * Snow amount: 3 to 5 inches near Juneau and around 8 inches near Hyder. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst this afternoon or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1120: Cloudy, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and in the inner Gold Creek valley, some lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, brighter, cloud lower Channel side of Mt. Roberts, and lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1000: .11" of Precipitation to this point today. 1.0" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12 consisting of .11" of Precipitation. 0950: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, some clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0931: Light Snow, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0900: .10" of Precipitation to this point today. 7/8" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12 consisting of .10" of Precipitation. 0850: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0805: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 0750: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0734: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Precipitation per hour. 0720: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 0700: .04" of Precipitation to this point today. 3/8" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12 consisting of .04" of Precipitation. 0650: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 0635: Very, very light snow, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland above about 300' - 400' partially obscured at the least. .04" of Precipitation to this point today. 3/8" Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/12 consisting of .04" of Precipitation. 0600: High Precipitation Rate of .03" of Precipitation per hour. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0516: Winter Weather Advisory for Snow remains in effect from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 5:16 AM AKST on February 13, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM akst this evening... A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 9 PM akst this evening. * Snow amount: 3 to 5 inches from late Sunday morning through late Sunday evening. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst this afternoon or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------- Sat. 2/12/11: Lincoln's Birthday | 1545: NWS Winter Weather Advisory for Snow in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM AST Sunday - See 1545 Below 2100 AST: .37" of Precipitation to this point today. 1/8" Snowfall (mostly in the form of Snow Pellets) today with 0.1" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1935: Cloudy with a few breaks. Snow Pellet Shower in the past 45 minutes. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: .37" of Precipitation to this point today. 1750: Cloudy. 1720: Cloudy. 1707: Cloudy, most of the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, Cloudy, mainland hidden and substantially obscured above about 400' - 600'. 1620: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, upper part of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds. 1550: Cloudy, SE upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, a few clouds and wisps in Last Chance Basin. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1545: NWS Winter Weather Advisory for Snow in effect from 9 AM to 9 PM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:45 PM AKST on February 12, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 am to 9 PM akst Sunday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect from 9 am to 9 PM akst Sunday. * Snow amount: 3 to 5 inches from late Sunday morning through late Sunday evening. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. Rwt -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1500: .34" of Rainfall and Trace of Snowfall (in the form of Sleet) to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau, ribbon in Last Chance Basin, cloud Channel side top of Mt. Roberts. 1440: Cloudy, some lower bits and wisps, brighter. 1403: High Precipitation Rate of .24" of Precipitation per hour. 1351: Rain-Sleet. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1305: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1020: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0950: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0850: Extremely Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0835: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .21" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 0612 AST: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. Fri. 2/11/11: 2100 AST: .34" of Rainfall to this point today. 0.0" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 2035: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and most likely the top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 2005: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and most likely the top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and most likely the top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1800: .31" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1520: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps. 1500: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1435: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1407: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps and bits. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, a few wisps in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1250: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, much of the inner Gold Creek valley hidden with the remainder partially obscured. 1120: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Very Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0850: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden with the remainder partially obscured. 0750: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0720: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden. 0700: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top - upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds. 0620: Cloudy, light wind. 12" of Rainfall to this point today. 0413 AST: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. Thur. 2/10/11: 2100 AST: .68" of Rainfall to this point today. 1-1/2" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 2020: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 1950: Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 1850: Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .55" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy. 1650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden, a few lower wisps. 1620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden. 1550: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band/ribbon. 1535: Very Light Rain/Misting, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400' and slightly to partially obscured below that. 1500: .48" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Misting, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 500' hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, some lower wisps. 1420: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1219: High Rain Rate of .13" of Rain per hour. 1200: .34" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, much of the mainland mountaintops hidden by clouds, a few lower wisps, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured and remainder of mainland slightly obscured, light wind. 1139: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. 1050: Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 0950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower wisps, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0750: Very Light Rain with snow at the higher elevations, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few lower wisps, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0701: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. 0700: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain/Misting, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured and possibly substantially obscured. 0620: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, lower cloud, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured and possibly substantially obscured. .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0041 AST: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. Wed. 2/09/11: 2100 AST: 1.29" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/8" of Snowfall today with 3" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbons and wisps. 1950: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1850: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1800: 1.12" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/08. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, some of the remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1520: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1500: .85" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/08. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1350: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly obscured. 1250: Rain with a bit of snow occasionally mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly and partially obscured. 1220: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland hidden above about 600' - 800' and very slightly to partially obscured below that. 1200: .59" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/08. 1150: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 600' - 800' and slightly to partially obscured below that. 1127: High Precipitation Rate of .19" of Precipitation per hour. 1050: Snow-Rain and Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 600' and partially obscured below that. 1020: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 600' and slightly to partially obscured below that. 1000: .37" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/08 consisting of .39" of Melted Precipitation. 0950: Snow with rain close to mixing in in the past 10 minutes, cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 600' and slightly to partially obscured below that. 0900: .30" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 2/08 consisting of .32" of Melted Precipitation. 0856: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0844: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0744: High Precipitation Rate of .06" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0735: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .18" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-3/8" Snowfall overnight since 2100 hours 2/08 consisting of .20" of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Light Snow, Cloudy, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin above about 400' and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0620: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 150' - 200'. .16" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-1/4" Snowfall overnight since 2100 hours 2/08 consisting of .18" of Melted Precipitation. 0139 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Tue. 2/08/11: 2100 AST: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1/4" of Snowfall today with 3/8" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy. 2005: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, light wind. 1950: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1920: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy, light wind. 1850: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1800: Trace of Precipitation and 3/16" Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1705: Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1628: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy. 1611: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially obscured. 1550: Very, very light snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, part of the very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland above about 300' - 400' partially obscured. 1524: A few snowflakes, cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1507: Cloudy, very slightly murky around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1500: Trace of Precipitation and miniscule Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1453: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland above about 400' very slightly to partially obscured. 1450: Some very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1424: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1420: Cloudy, snowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, in Last Chance Basin, over the upper part of Mt. Juneau, and over the very top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: Cloudy, precipitation over some of the mainland with the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, and murky around the peak of Mt. Juneau and the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1329: Cloudy, murky around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts, and the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy. 1150: Cloudy. 1050: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy. 0850: Cloudy. 0810: Cloudy with thinner spots with slight hints and hints of blue. 0735: Mostly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and some very thin clouds. 0729: Red-Orange glow in the clouds to the ESE and SE. 0650: Partly/Mostly Cloudy? with mostly thin - very thin clouds. 0620 AST: Partly Cloudy? with thin - very thin clouds. Mon. 2/07/11: 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear, sun shining on the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1450: Clear. 1350: Clear, sun shining on the mainland. 1250: Clear. 1150: Clear. 1050: Clear. 0950: Clear. 0905: Clear, sun shining. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear, a few clouds far to the SE. SUNDAY 2/06/11: A Wind Advisory was in effect until 6 PM AST this evening for downtown Juneau and Douglas - See 1732 Below 2050 AST: Mostly Clear. 3/16" of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Mostly Clear. 1920: Mostly Clear. 1850: Partly Cloudy with thin and very thin clouds. 1750: Cloudy with thinner areas, the Moon is slightly visible to the SW. --------------------------------------------------------- 1732: Wind Advisory will expire at 6 PM AST this evening. Wind Advisory Will Expire.... Statement as of 5:32 PM AKST on February 06, 2011 ...Wind Advisory will expire at 6 PM akst this evening... The Wind Advisory will expire at 6 PM akst this evening. * Wind: winds have diminished. --------------------------------------------------------- 1650: Cloudy with thinner areas, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1620: Cloudy with thinner areas and hints of blue, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1535: Cloudy, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1450: Cloudy, light wind, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1435: Cloudy, light to breezy wind, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy, light wind, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1320: Cloudy, light wind with gusts, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy, light wind. 1150: Cloudy, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1140: Wind Advisory Remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening for downtown Juneau and Douglas. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 1140 AM AKST SUN FEB 6 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * WIND: NORTHEAST WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH NEAR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. WINDS DIMINISHING IN THE 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 6 PM AKST TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1050: Cloudy, light wind. 0950: Cloudy, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0935: Cloudy, light to breezy wind, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, the very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and in the Granite Creek area. 0750: Cloudy, light wind with occasional gusts. 0650: Overcast, light wind. 0622: Gusts. 0620: Overcast with thinnish thin, and very thin clouds, some stars slightly visible. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0424 AST: Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM AST this evening for downtown Juneau and Douglas. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:24 AM AKST on February 06, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 6 PM akst this evening for downtown Juneau and Douglas... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Wind: northeast with gusts to 50 mph near downtown Juneau and Douglas. 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 noon akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sat. 2/05/11: 2050 AST: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, broken lower ribbon. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1/4" Snowfall today (from overnight) with 1/4" of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1954: Mostly Clear, lower band/ribbon. 1850: Partly Cloudy, lower ribbon/band. 1800: 01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1/4" Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hrs. 2/04). 1750: Cloudy, a few lower clouds and wisps. 1650: Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1620: Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1550: Cloudy. 1500: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1/4" Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hrs. 2/04). 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy. 1200: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1/4" Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hrs. 2/04). 1150: Overcast with somewhat thinnish clouds, fairly bright, small lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Overcast with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds with some filtered - heavily filtered blue, lower ribbon and band of fog, weak - very weak sunshine. 1020: Overcast with thinnish and thin clouds, clear sky far to the NW, fairly bright, lower ribbon, bits and wisps of fog. 0920: Partly Cloudy but with some of the blue slightly filtered, a few lower bits and wisps, weakened sunshine. 0850: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, bright. 0835: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with mostly thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, a few lower wisps. 0750: Cloudy with breaks and slightly filtered clear areas, Channel side top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds and clouds hiding much of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0700: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1/4" Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hrs. 2/04). 0650: Cloudy, some areas of clear sky and a few breaks, top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 0620 AST: Cloudy, fog hiding the mainland above about 300' - 500'. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1/4" Snowfall overnight (since 2100 hrs. 2/04). Fri. 2/04/11: 2100 AST: .06" of Precipitation to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 0.0" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400' - 600'. 1950: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, some lower fog/clouds. 1850: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau, and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. Brief snow shower in the past hour. 1800: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Mostly Cloudy/Cloudy. 1650: Extremely Light Sprinkles with snow above about 600', Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Cloudy, a few very slight hints of blue, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1535: Very Light Sprinkling with snow above about 450', Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1500: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Sprinkles with snow above about 400', cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, remainder of the mainland partially obscured above about 400'. 1350: Cloudy, a very small and a tiny break to the SE, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1320: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1250: Sprinkling. 1246: Cloudy, precipitation over most of the mainland (snow above about 400'), top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1200: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, and part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, murky around parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1120: Cloudy, a few clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1050: Cloudy, some very tiny to small breaks, a few wisps around the SE top of Mt. Juneau. 1020: Cloudy with a few breaks, a few lower wisps, extremely weak to somewhat weakened sunshine. 0950: Cloudy with a couple of breaks, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, ribbon in Last Chance Basin, and some clouds around the upper SE part of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Mostly Cloudy, sun lighting some of the trees. 0750: Mostly Cloudy. 0720: Partly Cloudy. 0700: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Partly/Mostly Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy with some clear sky to the SE and a few breaks, a few lower ribbons, bits and wisps of fog. .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0337 AST: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. Thur. 2/03/11: Record High Temperature for Juneau tied on Wed. Feb. 2nd - See 0230 Below | Record rainfall for Juneau on Wed. Feb. 2nd - See 0430 Below | NWS Summary of January 2011 Weather at the Juneau International Airport - See Below 2050: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower fog/clouds. 1950: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, lower band. 1850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, fog hiding most of the mainland above about 150'. 1800: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, a few low small ribbons and wisps. 1650: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy. 1550: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured- hidden with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley slightly obscured. 1510: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1500: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1305: Cloudy. 1235: Cloudy. 1220: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts. 1200: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts and the high points of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1105: Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1050: Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0950: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with precipitation there. 0850: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with precipitation there. 0805: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds. 0700: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley? 0620: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Roberts and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 0536: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0430: Record Rainfall for Juneau on Wed. Feb. 2nd. Record Report Statement as of 4:30 AM AKST on February 03, 2011 ...Record rainfall for Juneau... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 1.00 0.68 2002 Cvp Feb 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0230 AST: Record High Temperature tied for Juneau on Wed. Feb. 2nd. Record Report Statement as of 2:30 AM AKST on February 03, 2011 ...Record high temperature for Juneau... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 46 46 1980 Cvp Feb 11 ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ NWS Summary of January 2011 Weather at the Juneau International Airport: ...ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION AND BELOW NORMAL SNOWFALL FOR JANUARY 2011... THE MONTH OF JANUARY ENDED WITH AN AVERAGE TEMPERATURE THAT WAS 2.5 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE OF 43 DEGREES OCCURRED ON THE 26TH. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE OF THE MONTH OF 4 DEGREES OCCURRED ON THE 14TH AND 15TH WHEN A STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW PATTERN BROUGHT VERY COLD AIR IN FROM CANADA FOR SEVERAL DAYS. TOTAL PRECIPITATION FOR THE MONTH WAS 5.26 INCHES...WHICH IS 0.45 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL. THE GREATEST 24 HOUR PRECIPITATION AMOUNT WAS 1.46 INCHES WHICH OCCURRED FROM THE 21ST TO THE 22ND. TOTAL SNOWFALL FOR THE MONTH WAS 15.5 INCHES WHICH IS 13.4 INCHES BELOW NORMAL. THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL OCCURRED ON THE 19TH WHEN 8.1 INCHES WAS RECORDED. THE HIGHEST WIND GUST AT THE JUNEAU AIRPORT WAS 48 MPH ON THE 14TH. THE HIGHEST WIND GUST AT SOUTH DOUGLAS OCCURRED ON THE 12TH WHEN 88 MPH WAS RECORDED IN ASSOCIATION WITH A STRONG AND DAMAGING TAKU WIND EVENT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wed. 2/02/11: Record high temperature for Juneau tied on Wed. Feb. 2nd - See 0230 2/03 Above | Record rainfall for Juneau on Wed. Feb. 2nd - See 0430 2/03 Above | 2013: Wind Advisory remains in effect until Midnight AST tonight - See 2013 Below ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2341 AST (Posted here at0630 2/03): Wind Advisory will expire at Midnight AST tonight. Wind Advisory Will Expire... Statement as of 11:41 PM AKST on February 02, 2011 ...Wind Advisory will expire at midnight akst tonight... The Wind Advisory will expire at midnight akst tonight. The winds have diminished.. a few local gusts may approach 40 mph but a continuation of the strong winds are not expected. This will be the final statement on this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2100: 1.14" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2013: Wind Advisory remains in effect until Midnight AST tonight, HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL-GLACIER BAY- EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND- SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA- CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAINES...GUSTAVUS...HOONAH... ELFIN COVE...PELICAN...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...JUNEAU 813 PM AKST WED FEB 2 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * WIND: SOUTHEAST TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH THIS AFTERNOON AND 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 MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1950: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1850: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts appears to be in clouds, light wind. 1800: .92" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts appears to be in clouds, light wind. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1620: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1536: Power went off for a moment. Power outage west and north of Industrial Boulevard to include the Auke Bay area and out the road. Power was restored by around 1645. 1505: High Rain Rate of .19" of Rain per hour. 1500: .63" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1440: High Rain Rate of .15" of Rain per hour. 1430: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming peak of Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind with occasional gusts, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1420: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts and the peak of Mt. Juneau, light wind, very few whitecaps on the Channel. 1335: A few very light sprinkles, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, very few whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few very slight hints of blue, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1200: .49" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1042: Wind Advisory in effect until Midnight AST tonight. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 10:42 AM AKST on February 02, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until midnight akst tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Wind: southeast to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph this afternoon and 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 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, light wind. 0920: Rain, Cloudy. 0900: Light Rain, Cloudy. 0850: Cloudy. 0805: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy. 0750: Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few lower bits and wisps. 0700: .30" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds?, light to breezy wind. .29" of Rainfall to this point today. 0453 AST: High Rain Rate of .14" of Rain per hour. Tue. 2/01/11: A Wind Advisory was in effect until Noon AST today - See 0848 Below 2100 AST: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 0.0" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy, light wind; clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts? 1950: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and possibly Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind. 1850: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1800: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1650: A few extremely light sprinkles, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, heavier precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1628: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, light wind. 1550: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1500: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1335: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, light wind, a few whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 1250: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1200: .26" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1120: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, breezy. 1033: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light to breezy wind. 0850: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light - breezy to breezy wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0848: Wind Advisory now in effect until Noon AST today. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 8:48 AM AKST on February 01, 2011 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until noon akst today... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until noon akst today. * Wind: southeast gusts to 45 mph. 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 noon akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0750: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0738: High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 0700: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Light Misting - Misting, Cloudy, lower ribbon/band, breezy. 0635: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0620: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and possibly the very top or top of Mt. Roberts hidden. Trace of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0446 AST: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 AM AST this morning. 446 AM AKST TUE FEB 1 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING. * WIND: SOUTHEAST GUSTS TO 45 MPH. 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 9 AM AKST TUESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------