MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for JANUARY 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 36.4 37.0 12:55p 35.5 12:05a 28.6 0.0 0.39 1.5 11.0 9:05a SSE 36.96 0.0 6" Cd/Rn-Lt-XtmLtMist-Lt-VryLtDriz-Spr Cd Cd/Rn 2 37.9 38.9 8:20p 36.6 12:05a 27.1 0.0 0.17 1.8 14.0 8:10p SSE 43.19 0.0 4" Cd/LtRn Cd Cd/Lt-XtmLtSpr-VryLtR-Drz Cd Cd/Sp-Mst Cd 3 37.6 38.5 12:05a 36.6 4:40p 27.4 0.0 0.42 1.1 11.0 11:55a SSE 25.15 0.0 3" Cd Cd/LtRn-Rn-VryLtDrz-Spr-VryLtMst-Rn 4 38.1 40.3 10:05a 34.1 8:55p 26.9 0.0 0.67 1.8 15.0 7:00a SSE 44.19 0.0 1" Cld/Rn-Driz-Mist Cd-VarBrks Cd/Shrs VarCd-MCd-Brks 5 36.1 39.9 12:35p 33.1 11:25p 28.9 0.0 0.22 1.2 20.0 11:55a W 28.29 0.0 0" Cd/RnShrs Cd Cd/OccSpr Cd/VryLtRnToRn-Sp Cd/Sp Cd/Rn 6 36.3 38.2 10:20a 32.8 1:10a 28.7 0.0 0.29 0.6 13.0 1:25p SSE 14.17 0.0 0.0 Cld/Rn Cd/Shrs Cd-SomeBrks Cd/LtMst-SprToRn Cd 7 31.0 34.7 12:05a 27.0 9:40p 34.0 0.0 0.00 1.1 14.0 7:50a WSW 27.04 0.0 0.0 DecrCd VarMClr/PCd Clr/MClr Clr-FewVrySm-TnyCds Clr 8 28.5 34.6 2:05p 24.7 9:25a 36.5 0.0 0.00 1.9 20.0 3:15p WSW 45.89 0.0 0.0 Clr Clr-FewVrySm-TnyCds Clr OccLtWind-Gst 9 28.6 31.8 1:30a 23.6 3:40a 36.4 0.0 0.00 3.2 26.0 1:40p E 77.49 0.0 0.0 Clr VarClr/MClr VarClr-MClr-PCd Clr Lt-Brzy-Gsts 10 27.0 28.7 1:55p 25.3 10:20a 38.0 0.0 0.00 3.5 25.0 1:40a E 84.78 0.0 0.0 Clr-Wnd VarClr-MClr Lt-Brz-Gsts VarPCd-MCd Cd Cd/MCd 11 27.8 29.0 12:10p 25.8 9:20a 37.2 0.0 0.00 4.8 44.0 10:50p E 115.37 0.0 0.0 VarCd MClr PCd Lt-Brzy-Gsts Clr/MClr MClr/PCd Windy 12 18.6 26.3 12:05a 12.1 11:45p 46.4 0.0 0.00 9.8 53.0 3:10a E 235.95 0.0 0.0 Clr-FewCd VryWndy M/PCd MCd-ThnshCd VarP/MCd PCd Clr 13 10.6 12.3 12:05a 8.4 11:55p 54.4 0.0 0.00 5.8 40.0 7:55a E 139.04 0.0 0.0 Clear Lt-Brzy-GstsPeriodsOfWind 14 6.2 8.8 12:05a 4.7 11:30p 58.8 0.0 0.00 5.1 33.0 8:05a E 121.59 0.0 0.0 Clr Lt-BrzGst MClr PCd MCd PCd CdBrks Cd-VryThnThnsh 15 7.5 11.6 12:00m 5.0 12:10a 57.5 0.0 TRACE 4.9 28.0 11:05p NE 116.84 1" 1" VryThn-ThnshCd PeriodsLt-Brz-Gsts Cd/XtmLtSnToFineSn 16 16.9 19.4 10:00a 11.2 12:30a 48.1 0.0 0.01 4.3 33.0 1:20a NE 102.70 1"? 1" Lt-Brzy-Gsts Cld Cld/ExtrmLtSnowToFineSnow Cld 17 28.0 33.5 7:30p 18.6 12:45a 37.0 0.0 0.19 0.8 11.0 2:55p SSE 19.10 4.2 5.0 Cd/Sn-VryLtSn-XtmLtSn Cd-FewHntsBlu Cd/FewFlakesToSn 18 31.4 34.1 3:50a 23.3 11:45p 33.6 0.0 0.07 0.4 8.0 2:10a W 8.37 1.1 5.0 Cd/S-Sp/S-R VarMCdCd Cd/LtS-R/SnPel Brk MClr/PCd PCd 19 26.1 30.9 12:00m 23.2 6:10a 38.9 0.0 0.41 0.3 9.0 8:15p SSE 6.73 6.6 11" IncrClds Cld Cld/VryLtSnow-FineSnow-Snow 20 35.6 39.2 7:55p 30.9 12:05a 29.4 0.0 0.45 0.9 11.0 3:10a SSE 21.17 1.5 9.0 Cd/Sn/Sn-Rn/Rn Cd/VryLtSpToRn-LtMst-Drz Cd Cd/VryLtR 21 36.9 39.1 12:50a 34.7 8:00a 28.1 0.0 0.58 0.7 13.0 9:55p SSE 17.27 0.0 4" Cld-VarLowCds/Rn-VryLtRn-LtRn-Spr-LtMist Cld/Rn 22 38.6 40.3 11:55a 36.5 12:25a 26.4 0.0 0.94 2.4 23.0 5:35a SSE 56.43 0.0 1" Cd/Rn-HvyRn Lt-Brz-Gsts Cd/ExtrmLtSprToRnWithLull Cd 23 37.6 39.2 12:35p 34.6 6:50p 27.4 0.0 0.31 2.1 17.0 4:40p SSE 49.93 0.0 0.0 Cd/OccLtLtRn Cd/FewSpr Cd/Lt-VryLtRn-Rn-Spr-VryLtDrz 24 39.1 40.8 6:05p 36.5 4:00a 25.9 0.0 0.26 1.8 15.0 11:35p SSE 43.85 0.0 0.0 Cd/Lt-VryLtRn-Spr Cd/VryLtRn-SprShrs Cd Cd/VryLtRn-R 25 39.2 40.6 12:20p 37.0 7:45p 25.8 0.0 0.68 1.4 13.0 12:05a SSE 33.58 0.0 0.0 Cld/Rn-HvyRn-VryLtSpr-VryLyRn-VryLtMist Cd Cd/Rn-Spr 26 39.4 42.5 3:25a 34.3 11:50p 25.6 0.0 0.31 1.3 15.0 3:25a SSE 31.43 0.0 0.0 Cd/LtToHvyRn Cd/XtmLt-VryLtSp-LtMst-Rn Cd Cd/VryLtSp 27 33.5 36.0 1:50p 29.4 11:55p 31.5 0.0 0.01 0.1 8.0 2:40a WSW 2.76 TRCE 0.0 Cd/R-S MCd Cd/Sp-S OccHntBrk-Brk/OccLtPrecp MClr Fog 28 29.5 36.2 10:35p 26.0 6:20a 35.5 0.0 0.00 1.3 13.0 10:30p FRZN 30.22 0.0 0.0 Clear 29 32.1 36.0 9:50a 24.1 11:55p 32.9 0.0 0.00 2.4 23.0 9:50a E 58.48 0.0 0.0 Clear OccLt-BrzyWind 30 23.8 28.4 3:15a 20.6 6:35p 41.2 0.0 0.00 1.4 13.0 3:10a WSW 33.40 0.0 0.0 Clear MClr MClr/PCld MClr Clr MClr PCld 31 28.3 33.8 12:00m 21.3 1:35a 36.7 0.0 0.15 0.9 11.0 6:20p SSE 20.33 2.0 2.0 IncrCld Cd VrySlt-SltBrkn Cd Cd/VryLtSnToSn Cd/Rn Cd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29.8 42.5 26 4.7 14 1090.8 0.0 6.53 2.3 53.0 12 SSE 1691.69 17.4 (1) As measured on Front Lawn at 21:00, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. AVERAGE Mean Temp: 29.8 AVERAGE High Temp: 32.9 MINIMUM High Temp: 8.8 14th MAXIMUM High Temp: 42.5 26th AVERAGE Low Temp: 26.0 MINIMUM Low Temp: 4.7 14th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 37.0 25th LOWEST Wind Chill Temp: -9.8 15th @ 0001 (based on 10 minute Average Wind Speed) MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 10 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 30th MIN <= 32.0: 19 All but: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th MIN <= 0.0: 0 MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 94 20th @ 1245 MINIMUM Humidity (%): 19 13th @ 1000 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1040.3 10th @ 0214 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 987.8 5th @ 1344 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 1090.8 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 35.2 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 25.6 26th MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 58.8 14th TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 6.53 AVERAGE Precip.: 0.33 DAYS of Precip.: 20 All but: 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 28th, 29th, 30th MAXIMUM Precip.: 0.94 22nd MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.33 25th @ 0413 Days of Rain: 17 (>.01 in) 16 (>.1 in) 0 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 17.4 DAYS of Snowfall: 8 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 27th, 31st AVERAGE High Wind: 19.5 MINIMUM High Wind: 8 18th, 27th MAXIMUM High Wind: 53 12th WIND RUN (miles): 1691.69 DAYS Sun at any time: 12 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th (7th - 10th Mainland only); 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 28th, 29th, 30th DAYS All Clr or MClr: 4 8th, 13th, 28th, 29th DAYS OF Cld or M Cld: 23 All but: 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 28th, 29th, 30th DAYS OF Rainbow: 0 DAYS OF Aurora: 0 DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 0 Mon. 1/31/11: 2036: Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until Midnight AST tonight - See 2036 Below | 1526: NWS Wind Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AST Tuesday - See 1526 Below ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2325 AST (Posted here at 0620 2/01): Freezing Rain Advisory is cancelled. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 11:25 PM AKST on January 31, 2011 ...Freezing Rain Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Freezing Rain Advisory. A trace amount of ice accumulated on surfaces before the temperatures warmed above freezing. This will be final statement on this event. -------- -------------------------------------------------------- 2100: .11" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2.0" Snowfall today with 2.0" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2036: Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until Midnight AST tonight. NWS Freezing Rain Advisory Statement as of 8:35 PM AKST on January 31, 2011 ...Freezing Rain Advisory in effect until midnight akst tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Freezing Rain Advisory...which is in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Ice accumulations: trace amounts are expected from the light freezing rain and drizzle. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Freezing Rain Advisory means that ice will accumulate up to 1/4 inch. 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 midnight akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2030: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 2007: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, light wind, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1950: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1924: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1913: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially and substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1800: .02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1.0" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially and substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1720: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Fine Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, 1630: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1550: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, most of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau slightly to partially obscured. 1530: Cloudy, murky in the Granite Creek area and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, around much of the top of Mt. Roberts, and the very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1526: NWS Wind Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AST Tuesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:26 PM AKST on January 31, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 am akst Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 9 PM this evening to 9 am akst Tuesday. * 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 11 PM akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1500: Cloudy, very light snow in the Granite Creek area and at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy. 1220: Cloudy with an area of very slightly broken clouds. 1150: Cloudy with slightly to very slightly broken areas, fairly bright. 1135: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks and an area of very slightly broken clouds, fairly bright. 1050: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy. 0850: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. SUNDAY 1/30/11: 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1927: Mostly Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear, very weak sunshine on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1450: Clear, sun shining on all but the very lowest part of the mainland. 1350: Clear, sun shining on the mainland. 1250: Clear, sun shining on the mainland. 1150: Clear with a few thin - very thin clouds. 1050: Mostly Clear with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 0950: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 0920: Mostly Clear with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 0850: Clear. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Sat. 1/29/11: 2050 AST: Clear, light wind. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear, light wind. 1550: Clear, sun shining on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1450: Clear. 1350: Clear, sun still shining on the mainland, light wind, tiny bit of snow blowing at part of the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1335: Clear, light wind with occasional gusts, some whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1250: Clear, sun shining on the mainland, light wind, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1150: Clear, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel, a small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and some blowing off at Gastineau Peak. 1050: Clear, light to breezy wind, some whitecaps on the Channel, a small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1035: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts, whitecaps on parts of the Channel, a small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 0956: Clear, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 0920: Light Wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 0850: Clear, some snow blowing at the SE top of Mt. Roberts in the past half hour, some whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0750: Clear, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Fri. 1/28/11: 2130: The Wind Direction Vane is working again after being Frozen much of the day 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear, sun shining on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, very small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1450: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a bit at the very top of Mt. Roberts with a bit blowing into the sky at Gastineau Peak, sun shining on the mainland but downtown in shadow. 1350: Clear, small bit of snow blowing along part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, at Olds Mountain, and at the very top of Mt. Roberts, sun shining on the mainland. 1150: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at Olds Mountain, very small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Clear, very small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, a small bit of snow blowing at Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, and snow blowing off and down the SE part of Mt. Roberts. 0831: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, a small bit of snow blowing at Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, and snow blowing off and down the SE part of Mt. Roberts. The Sun is shining on trees to the N and along the shore. 0750: Clear, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Frost formed overnight. Thur. 1/27/11: Record High Temperature on January 26, 2011 in Juneau - See 0435 Below 2100 AST: .01" of Precipitation to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 0" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Mostly Foggy overhead and fog almost totally hiding the mainland. 1950: Mostly Clear, lower ribbon, a few patches of fog/clouds. 1850: Very Light Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts at least partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .01" of Precipitation to this point today with a Trace of Snowfall. 1750: Cloudy, a few breaks, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1650: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, clouds in much of Last Chance Basin. 1635: Cloudy with hints of breaks, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds and a few lower clouds, clouds in part of Last Chance Basin. 1550: Cloudy with hints of blue, mainland hidden by fog above about 400'. 1500: .01" of Precipitation to this point today with a Trace of Snowfall. 1450: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, some very small and tiny breaks, SE very top of Mt. Juneau mostly in clouds and a lower ribbon, band-clouds in lower part of Last Chance Basin, Mt. Roberts hidden by fog above about 500'. 1435: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, break to the N, band in lower part of Last Chance Basin, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau, most of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog above about 450'. 1350: Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds. 1250: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, murky around the upper part of Mt. Roberts, a few clouds in the upper SE part of Last Chance Basin. 1200: .01" of Precipitation to this point today with a Trace of Snowfall. 1150: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, a few wisps and bits in Last Chance Basin and on the NE side of Cape Horn. 1050: Cloudy, a few extremely tiny breaks. 0950: Cloudy with some very small and tiny slightly filtered breaks. 0850: Mostly Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks, a few lower bits and wisps. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkles-Snow, Cloudy, small spot of clear sky. 0635: Cloudy-Mostly Cloudy, a few stars visible. 0620: Cloudy. .01" of Precipitation to this point today with slight bit of frozen precipitation on the deck. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0435 AST: Record High Temperature on January 26, 2011 in Juneau. NWS Record Report Statement as of 4:30 AM AKST on January 27, 2011 ...Record high temperature on January 26, 2011... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 43 42 1986 *Juneau Weather office 45 34 2008 *Incomplete climate records Cjl Jan 11 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Wed. 1/26/11: Record High Temperature today, January 26, 2011, in Juneau - See 0435 1/27 Above 2100 AST: .30" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by fog, Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured by fog, fog/cloud Channel side of Last Chance Basin. 1950: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, most of the mainland above about 150' - 250' hidden by fog. 1850: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, fog hiding Last Chance Basin and all but the very lowest part of Mt. Juneau, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1800: .30" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with thinner spots and areas, very large cloud Channel side of Last Chance Basin. 1650: Cloudy. 1635: Cloudy, lower ribbon/band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1620: Cloudy, much of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, murky in much of the inner Gold Creek valley. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden. 1500: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1444: High Rain Rate of .22" of Rain per hour. 1441: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the valley partially to substantially obscured, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1350: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1250: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and top - upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. 1200: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0950: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0905: Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, hint of blue to the SW. 0850: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the valley substantially obscured. 0750: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds in the upper SE part of Last Chance Basin. 0700: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, 0635: A New Weekly Picture has been posted - 9:12 AM, Mt. Roberts. 0620: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0449 AST: High Rain Rate of .16" of Rain per hour. Tue. 1/25/11: 2100 AST: .67" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1950: Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Rain, Cloudy; top of Mt. Roberts in clouds? 1800: .54" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy. 1723: Rain, Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: A few very light sprinkles, cloudy. 1500: .48" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, and very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, and very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1250: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured and remainder of the mainland slightly obscured. 1238: Extremely Light Sprinkles, heavier precipitation over the mainland, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured and remainder of the mainland slightly obscured. 1200: .45" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 1125: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0850: Rain, Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0805: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0750: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0735: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 0710: Rain, Cloudy. 0700: .37" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 0620: Rain, Cloudy. .35" of Rainfall to this point today. 0413 AST: High Rain Rate of .33" of Rain per hour. Mon. 1/24/11: Urban Avalanche Advisory for the Mount Juneau & Thane Road Avalanche Zones 2100 AST: Rain, Cloudy. .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 2055: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy, some hints of breaks, clouds skimming the mainland mountains, light wind. 1550: 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, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1500: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1250: Cloudy, precipitation over the mainland, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden. 1200: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, a few clouds at the very top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1055: A few light sprinkles, cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, and part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0950: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0930: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0850: Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0750: Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0700: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 0635: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 0620: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy. .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 0400 AST: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 1/23/11: Urban Avalanche Advisory for the Mount Juneau & Thane Road Avalanche Zones 2100 AST: .29" of Rainfall to this point today. 0.0" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden?, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1950: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy; inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts? 1920: Sprinkling/Very Light Misting, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden?, light wind. 1850: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden?, light wind. 1800: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, upper Channel side and top of Mt. Juneau and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, Mt. Roberts hidden above about 500', light wind. 1641: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 1546: Rain, Cloudy, snow at the higher elevations, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially obscured. 1520: Rain, Cloudy, snow at the higher elevations, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured-hidden 1500: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Snow above about 700', cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured. 1435: A few extremely light sprinkles, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, murky around the top of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Cloudy, very slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1300: Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau in a cloud and a few clouds around the very top of Mt. Roberts, slightly murky around the remainder of the very tops - tops of the mainland mountains. 1200: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top of and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley slightly obscured. 1050: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, clouds skimming - 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. 0950: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light wind. 0850: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0820: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, a couple of very slight hints of blue, top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0750: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0620: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 0300 AST: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Sat. 1/22/11: Urban Avalanche Advisory for the Mount Juneau & Thane Road Avalanche Zones 2100 AST: .94" of Rainfall to this point today. 1" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1950: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds and clouds around much of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1855: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1800: .93" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1650: Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, clouds skimming - very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1550: A few very light sprinkles, cloudy, top and upper part of Mt. Juneau in clouds, some clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1500: .89" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, clouds around parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1420: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, clouds around parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1200: .76" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some clouds around the very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Very Light Sprinkles after rain, cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1020: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0950: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0935: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0850: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light wind. 0750: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0700: .63" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. .56" of Rainfall to this point today. 0358 AST: High Rain Rate of .29" of Rain per hour. Fri. 1/21/11: 2100 AST: .45" of Rainfall to this point today. 4" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 2012: High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 1950: Rain, Cloudy. 1935: Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau at the very least. 1800: .36" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1650: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, a few very small hints of breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1550: Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1500: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by fog/clouds, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Last Chance Basin. 1350: Sprinkling after Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Last Chance Basin, cloud low in Last Chance Basin. 1250: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, most of Mt. Roberts above about 600' - 700', and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Rain, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts and Last Chance Basin hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 400. Upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by fog/clouds. 1120: Light Rain, Cloudy, most of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400'. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 200' - 550'. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 120' - 200'. 0925: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. 0901: Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 150' - 250'. 0850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and lower ribbons and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts and in the vicinity of Last Chance Basin. 0820: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts and some of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, lower band, ribbons, fog/cloud in lower part of Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 150' - 250'. 0700: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, low band/ribbon of fog. 0635: Rain, Cloudy, variable lower fog/clouds. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower band. .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 0221 AST: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. Thur. 1/20/11: Record Snowfall recorded on Wednesday, Jan. 19 - See 0700 Below | The Winter Storm Warning expired at Midnight last night 2100 AST: .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall today (from overnight) with 9" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 2035: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1950: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1850: Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1800: .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall overnight. 1750: Light Misting/Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and very top - top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .42" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall overnight. 1450: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, a few lower bits and wisps. 1350: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, the inner Gold Creek valley, and most of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, some lower clouds and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1200: .34" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall overnight. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, the inner Gold Creek valley, and most of Mt. Roberts above about 400' hidden by fog/clouds, a few lower wisps. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, the inner Gold Creek valley, and most of Mt. Roberts above about 400' - 450' hidden by fog/clouds. 0850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, most of the upper parts of the mainland and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden by fog/clouds. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 450' 0735: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 450', ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 0700: .15" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall overnight. -------------------------------------------------------------- 0700: Record snowfall recorded on Wednesday. NWS Record Report Statement as of 7:00 AM AKST on January 20, 2011 ...Record snowfall recorded on Wednesday... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 8.1 inches 6.2 inches 2005 Petersburg Airport tied 10.0 inches 10.0 inches 1973 WFO Juneau 6.5 inches 4.9 inches 2005 Kv Jan 11 -------------------------------------------------------------- 0650: Rain, Cloudy, most of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 500' - 600'. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds with a lower ribbon/band. .13" of Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight. 0554 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Wed. 1/19/11: Record Snowfall recorded today - See 0700 1/20 Above | 2041: Winter Storm Warning for Snow is in effect until Midnight AST tonight - See 2041 Below | 1552: The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect - See 1552 Below 2100 AST: .36" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 6-5/8" Snowfall today with 11" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Snow, Cloudy, all but the very lowest part of the mainland hidden, remainder partially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2041: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until Midnight AST tonight Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:41 PM AKST on January 19, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight akst tonight... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Snow amounts: total snowfall of 5 to 10 inches is expected before it mixes with rain and precipitation diminishes overnight. 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 midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2005: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1950: Snow, Cloudy, all but the very lowest part of the mainland hidden, remainder partially obscured. 1920: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1829: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1800: .22" of Melted Precipitation and 5-1/4" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1743: High Precipitation Rate of .11" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1552: Winter Storm Warning for Snow is in effect until Midnight AST tonight. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:52 PM AKST on January 19, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect until midnight akst tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow...which is in effect until midnight akst tonight. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Snow amounts: snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour and visibilities below 1 mile will continue this evening. Total snowfall of 5 to 10 inches is expected. The snow is forecast to turn to rain overnight. 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 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1520: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1500: .07" of Melted Precipitation and 1-7/8" Snowfall so far today. 1450: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1408: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1350: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1336: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland effectively hidden. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured. 1200: Trace of Precipitation and 1/4" Snowfall so far today. 1150: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1120: Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured. 1050: Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1039: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1005: Cloudy, snowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts which are both partially to substantially obscured, snowing also at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Cloudy, very slightly murky at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0930: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AST this evening. Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 9:30 AM AKST on January 19, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM akst this evening... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM akst this evening. * Snow amounts: a burst of heavy snow is expected to move into the Juneau area late this afternoon. Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour and visibilities below 1/2 mile will likely affect the afternoon commute. 3 to 5 inches of snow is possible for the Juneau area with even higher amounts possible for Taku Inlet and Berners Bay. The snow is forecast to turn to rain overnight. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Rapidly accumulating snow and low visibility will make driving hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 400 PM akst or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0850: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. Tue. 1/18/11: The 27th Alaska State Legislature Convenes Today | At 0457 The NWS Cancelled the Winter Storm Warning - See 0457 Below 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy, the Moon is shining. .07" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/16" Snowfall today with 5" of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, the Moon is shining. 1850: Cloudy with breaks, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1800: .07" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/16" Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with some breaks, the full Moon (99% full) is in and out 1650: Cloudy with an area of clear sky and a few other breaks. 1620: Partly Cloudy, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts.. 1617: The Moon has just risen over the far left shoulder of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy with a few small and very small areas of filtered - heavily filtered blue and an area of very slightly broken clouds. 1500: .06" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/16" Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy with a few breaks, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1400: Very, very light, very fine snow, Partly Cloudy, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds and skimming Mt. Roberts, a few bits and wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1335: Very Light Rain-Snow and very small Snow Pellets, Cloudy with a large break, a few clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1250: Cloudy with a few very small and tiny breaks, large cloud in the upper SE part of Last Chance Basin. 1223: Very, very light snow - rain, cloudy, lower small cloud and a few bits and wisps. 1200: .06" of Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, a few lower small clouds and wisps in Last Chance Basin and in the vicinity of. 1135: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks, small lower cloud. 1050: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy. 1034: A Great Blue Heron is in the sunshine a tree to the N. 0950: Mostly Cloudy, lower cloud and a few wisps, sun shining here and there. 0850: Mostly Cloudy, part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, a wisp in Last Chance Basin. A Bald Eagle is in a tree to the NE along the shore. 0750: Very, very light snow-rain, cloudy, some hints of breaks, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, clouds around much of the upper part of Mt. Roberts. 0700: .06" of Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight. 0650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon/band. 0620: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. .05" of Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall overnight. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0457: NWS: Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 4:57 AM AKST on January 18, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Snow showers will continue to diminish into the afternoon with an additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. This will be the final statement on this event. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0025 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .08" of Precipitation per hour. Mon. 1/17/11: M.L. King Jr. Day - Federal, State & Local Holiday | Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 9 AM AST Tuesday - See 2032 Below | Water Line Break at old KINY Radio Building - KATH off the Air, and Frozen Water Pipes at State Office Bldg. and Mendenhall River School 2100 AST: .17" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-3/16" Snowfall today with 5" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Snow, Cloudy, parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2032: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 9 AM AST Tuesday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:32 PM AKST on January 17, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst Tuesday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst Tuesday. * Snow amount: snow will increase overnight and become heavy at times late tonight into early Tuesday with 4 to 8 inches expected through Tuesday morning. 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 5 am akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1950: Very, very light snow, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1850: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden by a cloud. 1800: .17" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4"" Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/16. 1750: Very, very light snow, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1727: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden, some lower clouds. 1550: Cloudy, a few slight hints of blue, a few lower wisps. 1520: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and SE top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1500: .17" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4" Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/16. 1450: Cloudy with a small filtered break and a few hints of blue, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, some clouds around the SE top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1322: .15" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4" Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/16. There has been 1-1/4" accumulation since Noon but it's settled to the 4". 1250: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured - hidden 1235: Very light snow, cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' and substantially obscured below that. 1216: High Precipitation Rate of .11" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1200: .09" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3" Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/16. There has been 1-7/8" accumulation since 0700 but it's settled to the 3". ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1159: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AST Tuesday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:58 AM AKST on January 17, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Tuesday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Tuesday. * Snow amount: snow will increase overnight and become heavy at times late tonight into early Tuesday with 5 to 10 inches expected through Tuesday morning. 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 9 PM akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1150: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 450', and substantially obscured below that. 1105: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1050: Light very fine snow, cloudy, upper part of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0947: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured. 0900: .01" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-9/16" Snowfall to this point today. There has been 1/8" accumulation since 0700 but it's settled to the 1-9/16". Very Light Snow. 0850: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau hidden by a cloud, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some other lower clouds. 0820: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden by a cloud. 0700: .01" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall to this point today. 0650: Very, very light snow, cloudy, cloud skimming Mt. Juneau. 0620: Very, very light snow, cloudy, cloud skimming Mt. Juneau. .01" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall overnight. 0605: Very, very light snow, cloudy, cloud skimming Mt. Juneau. .01" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall overnight. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0457 AST: Winter Storm Warning for Snow in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AST Tuesday. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:57 AM AKST on January 17, 2011 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow...which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Tuesday. * Snow amount: snow will increase through the late afternoon with 6 to 12 inches expected through Tuesday morning. 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 1 PM akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 1/16/11: 1552: The Wind Advisory has been Cancelled by the NWS - See 1552 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy. 01" of Precipitation to this point today. 1"? Snowfall today, but with the wind sweeping the snow this way and that way for most of the day I can't be certain. Nominal 1" of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Cloudy. 1935: Cloudy. 1850: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, the Moon is very slightly visible. 1800: 01" of Precipitation to this point today. ?" Snowfall so far today, 1"?, I really have little idea because of the wind sweeping the snow this way and that way. 1750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden the Moon is visible through the clouds, light wind with occasional gusts. 1730: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, the location of the Moon is very slightly visible. 1650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, the Moon is visible being only slightly obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1552: The Wind Advisory has been Cancelled by the NWS. NWS High Wind Advisory has been Cancelled Statement as of 3:52 PM AKST on January 16, 2011 ...Wind Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Winds across the area have diminished below advisory levels late this afternoon and will continue to diminish this evening. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Light very fine snow, cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured, breezy. 1500: .01" of Precipitation to this point today. ?" Snowfall so far today, 1/2" - 3/4"? I really have no idea because of the wind sweeping the snow this way and that way. 1450: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1350: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind with gusts. 1314: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured, light to breezy wind. 1200: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. ?" Snowfall so far today, 1/4" - 3/8"? I really have no idea because of the wind sweeping the snow this way and that way. 1150: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured, light wind. 1050: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 1037: Fine Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured, breezy. 1020: Very light, very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured, breezy. 0950: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0850: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light wind with gusts with the wind picking up. 0835: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, light to breezy wind. 0820: Cloudy, snow to the ESE, E, and NE, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0750: Cloudy, light to breezy wind with gusts. 0700: ?" Snowfall overnight? Because of the wind it's hard to determine if there was snowfall or not. 0650: Cloudy with some stars visible. 0620: Cloudy but with a few stars visible, breezy with gusts. ?" Snowfall overnight? Because of the wind it's hard to determine if there was snowfall or not. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0458 AST: Wind Advisory now in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:58 AM AKST on January 16, 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 to east gusts to 50 mph out of interior passes near Yakutat. North gusts to 50 mph east of Haines near Lynn Canal. Northeast gusts 40 to 45 mph elsewhere. 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 Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sat. 1/15/11: A Wind Advisory is now in effect until Noon AST Sunday, the High Wind Warning is expiring at Noon today - See 1140 Below 2050 AST: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, the Moon is very slightly visible. Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1" Snowfall today with nominal 1" of Snow on the ground. 1950: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 1850: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, the Moon is very slightly visible, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1800: Trace of Precipitation so far today. About 3/4" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, occasional gusts. 1650: Light Snow, Cloudy, light wind. 1620: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1550: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1500: Trace of Precipitation so far today. 3/8" ? Snowfall to this point today (because of the wind sweeping the snow this way and that way it's difficult to say with certainty). Light Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland substantially obscured. 1450: Light Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, part of Last Chance Basin, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1435: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, some very slight hints of blue, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1335: Very, very light snow, cloudy with thinner areas with hints of blue, brighter, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1320: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured, light wind. 1220: Light Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1200: Trace of Precipitation so far today. 3/16" ? Snowfall to this point today (because of the wind sweeping the snow this way and that way it's difficult to say with certainty). 1150: Light very fine snow, cloudy, brighter, parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured, light to breezy wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1140: A Wind Advisory is now in effect until Noon AST Sunday, the High Wind Warning is expiring at Noon today. High Wind Warning, Wind Advisory Statement as of 11:40 AM AKST on January 15, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until noon akst Sunday... ...High Wind Warning will expire at noon akst today... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until noon akst Sunday. The High Wind Warning will expire at noon akst today. * Wind: northeast gusts to 45 mph continuing near downtown Juneau and south Douglas through Sunday morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1120: Fine Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured, light wind. 1050: Light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 1020: Very light, very, very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 0950: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with thinner areas with hints of blue, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, remainder of mainland slightly obscured, light wind with occasional gusts. 0850: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with thinner spots and areas, mainland slightly obscured, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 0823: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with thinner spots and areas, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, light - breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 0750: Cloudy with thinner spots and areas, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, light - breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 0650: Cloudy, with thinnish clouds for the most part? and a thin area, light wind with gusts. 0620: Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds and a few breaks, light wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0452 AST: High Wind Warning remains in effect until Noon AST today. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 452 AM AKST SAT JAN 15 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY. * WIND: FREQUENT NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 50 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 65 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TAKE THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY NOON AKST TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Fri. 1/14/11: High Wind Warning remains in effect until Noon AST Saturday - See 2040 Below | Peak gust of 74 mph occurred at Douglas Harbor around 7 AM this morning and again at around 1 PM this afternoon with a peak gust of 48 mph recorded around 10 AM at the Juneau Airport - See 1052 Below | Peak gust of 71 mph at Douglas Harbor at 5 am - See 0507 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds and a few breaks, the Moon is very slightly veiled, light wind after breezy wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2040: High Wind Warning remains in effect until Noon AST Saturday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 840 PM AKST FRI JAN 14 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY. * WIND: FREQUENT NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 50 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 65 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TAKE THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 4 AM AKST SATURDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2024: Light Wind with occasional gusts. 1950: Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, the Moon is slightly veiled, snow blowing to some degree: in the inner Gold Creek valley and very top and top of Mt. Roberts. 1850: Cloudy with breaks, clouds are thinnish. 1750: Partly Cloudy with thinnish and thin clouds, snow blowing to some degree: in the inner Gold Creek valley and very top and top of Mt. Roberts. 1720: Light to Breezy wind. 1650: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, on the mainland snow blowing and billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley at the least. 1550: Cloudy with thinnish clouds SE half of sky and Clear NW half, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, snow blowing and billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the SE upper part of Mt. Roberts and the remainder of the very top of Mt. Roberts, mainland very slightly obscured by snow particles in the air, a few whitecaps on the Channel. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1532: High Wind Warning remains in effect until Noon AST Saturday JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 332 PM AKST FRI JAN 14 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY. * WIND: FREQUENT NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 50 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 75 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TAKE THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1450: Mostly Cloudy S 1/3rd of sky and Clear N 2/3rds, snow blowing and billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the SE upper part of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing at part of the remainder of the very top of Mt. Roberts, parts of the mainland very slightly obscured by snow particles in the air, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Clear/Mostly Clear with clouds to the SE, light wind, sun on the mainland, snow blowing and billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow billowing off the SE part of Mt. Roberts, bit of snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Juneau and snow blowing at part of the remainder of the very top of Mt. Roberts, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Mostly Clear, light to breezy wind, sun on the mainland, snow blowing and billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing off and around the SE top of Mt. Roberts, bit of snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Juneau and snow blowing into the air at the remainder of the very top of Mt. Roberts, Last Chance Basin and part of Mt. Roberts very slightly obscured by snow particles in the air, a few whitecaps on the Channel. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1152: High Wind Warning is now in effect until Noon AST Saturday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 1152 AM AKST FRI JAN 14 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY... THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY. * WIND: FREQUENT NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 50 MPH WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 80 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TAKE THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 4 PM AKST FRIDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1150: Clear N 3/4 of sky and Cloudy with thinnish clouds S 1/4 of sky, light to breezy wind with gusts, extremely weak to somewhat weakened sunshine, snow blowing and billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and billowing around the SE upper part of Mt. Roberts, bit of snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Juneau and snow blowing around part of the remainder of the very top of Mt. Roberts, some of the mainland very slightly obscured by snow particles in the air, whitecaps on the Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1052: NWS "Nowcast". A peak gust of 74 mph occurred at Douglas Harbor around 7 am this morning with a peak gust of 48 mph recorded around 10 am at the Juneau Airport. Gust strength is expected to increase through the early afternoon. Now High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 am akst Saturday... locally very windy and cold conditions continuing. Northeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Gusts as high as 80 mph near downtown Juneau and south Douglas Island. A peak gust of 74 mph occurred at Douglas Harbor around 7 am this morning with a peak gust of 48 mph recorded around 10 am at the Juneau Airport. Gust strength is expected to increase through the early afternoon. Temperatures will hold steady around 5 above zero through the day. Wind chills to 20 below possible. Increasing clouds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1050: Clear with clouds to the S, weak sunshine, light to breezy wind, snow blowing and billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and billowing around the SE upper part of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Juneau and remainder of the very top of Mt. Roberts, some of the mainland very slightly obscured by snow particles in the air, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 0950: Clouds SE 1/5th of sky and Clear NW 4/5ths, breezy, snow billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and the SE upper part of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Juneau and remainder of the very top - top of Mt. Roberts, mainland very slightly obscured by snow particles in the air, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 0850: Partly Cloudy SE half of sky and Clear NW half, snow billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts billowing out from and down the SE part of the mountain, much of the mainland very slightly obscured by snow particles in the air, a few whitecaps on the Channel, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts. 0750: Clear/Mostly Clear, breezy with gusts, snow billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing out from and down the SE part of the mountain. 0720: Mostly Clear, breezy with gusts, snow billowing around in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts at the least. 0650: Clear, light wind. 0635: Clear, breezy with gusts. 0620: Clear, breezy with gusts. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0507: NWS "Nowcast". Gust strength has steadily increased since midnight...with a peak gust of 71 mph at Douglas Harbor at 5 am. Now High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 am akst Saturday... locally very windy through the early morning with northeast wind 20 to 30 mph. Gusts as high as 80 mph near downtown Juneau and south Douglas Island. Gust strength has steadily increased since midnight...with a peak gust of 71 mph at Douglas Harbor at 5 am. Temperatures in the single digits above zero with wind chills to 15 below. Remaining partly cloudy. --------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0506 AST: High Wind Warning is now in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday morning. High Wind Warning Statement as of 5:06 AM AKST on January 14, 2011 ...High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 am akst Saturday... The High Wind Warning is now in effect until 5 am akst Saturday. * Wind: frequent northeast gusts to 50 mph with occasional gusts to 80 mph near interior passes...downtown Juneau and Douglas. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that high winds are already occurring or imminent. These winds could pose a threat to life and property. Take the time to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. This statement will be updated by noon akst Friday or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thur. 1/13/11: 1149: A High Wind Warning remains in effect until Noon AST Friday - See 1545 Below | 74 mph gust at south Douglas at around 1430 - See 1550 Below | The High Wind Watch is no longer in effect - See 1149 Below | 1105: Winter Weather Advisory has been Cancelled - See 1105 Below 2050 AST: Clear, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 1950: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind after breezy wind. 1935: Clear, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 1850: Clear, light wind after light - breezy to breezy wind. 1750: Clear, light wind. 1650: Clear, snow blowing to some degree in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1550: Clear, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: NWS "Nowcast": A wind gust of 74 mph was reported by the south Douglas wind sensor around 2:30 PM AST this afternoon. Now High Wind Warning remains in effect until noon akst Friday... locally very windy with northeast wind 30 mph. Frequent gusts to 50 mph with occasional gusts to 80 mph near downtown Juneau and south Douglas continuing this evening. A wind gust of 74 mph was reported by the south Douglas wind sensor around 230 PM this afternoon. These very windy conditions are expected to continue through the night. Elsewhere northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Temperatures falling to around zero to 10 above through 9 PM. Wind chills as low as 20 below possible. Clear skies. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1545: A High Wind Warning remains in effect until Noon AST Friday JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 345 PM AKST THU JAN 13 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY. * WIND: FREQUENT NORTHEAST GUSTS TO 50 MPH WITH ISOLATED GUSTS TO 80 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. TAKE THE TIME TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1450: Clear, snow blowing around parts of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak and some snow blowing off the SE top of Mt. Roberts, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1350: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing off and out over the Channel at the SE part of Mt. Roberts and at Gastineau Peak, breezy. 1250: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing around the very top and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing off the SE part of Mt. Roberts and a bit of snow blowing along Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, occasional gusts. 1150: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley, along parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak, light to breezy wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1149: A High Wind Warning is now in effect until Noon AST Friday, the High Wind Watch is no longer in effect. High Wind Warning Statement as of 11:49 AM AKST on January 13, 2011 ...High Wind Warning in effect until noon akst Friday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until noon akst Friday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect. * Wind: northeast gusts to 60 mph near interior passes...downtown Juneau and Douglas this afternoon. Northeast winds increasing to 70 mph in downtown Juneau and Douglas tonight. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that high winds are already occurring or imminent. These winds could pose a threat to life and property. Take the time to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1105: Winter Weather Advisory has been Cancelled. Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 11:05 AM AKST on January 13, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has canceled the Winter Weather Advisory. Wind chills will stay below advisory levels but will be as low as 15 below zero at times. The Wind Advisory for Juneau has been upgraded to a High Wind Warning. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley, along parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1035: Clear, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley, around the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing out over the Channel from Mt. Roberts, light wind. Whitecaps on Gastineau Channel in the past half hour. 1030: Breezy. 0950: Clear, sun shining, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and a bit at the very top of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak. 0850: Clear, light to breezy wind, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and along parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts and off it at Gastineau Peak. 0750: Clear, breezy, snow blowing in areas in the inner Gold Creek valley and in areas at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Clear, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 0643: 22 mph gust. 0620: Clear, light to breezy wind. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0459: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Midnight AST Friday night for strong winds combined with low wind chill values. Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:59 AM AKST on January 13, 2011 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight akst Friday night... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for strong winds combined with low wind chill values...which is in effect until midnight akst Friday night. * Wind: northeast to east gusts up to 45 mph. * Wind chill: 30 to 35 below zero. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by noon akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0459 AST: High Wind Watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning......High Wind Warning is cancelled. High Wind Watch Statement as of 4:59 AM AKST on January 13, 2011 ...High wind watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning... ...High Wind Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a high wind watch...which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday morning. The High Wind Warning is no longer in effect. However...a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for continued strong winds combined with low wind chill values. * Wind: northeast to east gusts to 60 mph near interior passes...downtown Juneau and Douglas. 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 noon akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Wed. 1/12/11: 2057: High Wind Warning now in effect until Noon AST Thursday - See 2057 Below | A peak wind gust of 84 mph was observed at the Douglas Boat Harbor at 2 am and at 3:30 am 88 mph ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2057 AST: High Wind Warning now in effect until Noon AST Thursday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 857 PM AKST WED JAN 12 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY... THE HIGH WIND WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY. * WIND: NORTHEAST TO EAST GUSTS TO 60 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES... DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST THURSDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2050: Clear, light wind. 1950: Clear/Mostly Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1850: Mostly Clear. 1750: Partly Cloudy, light wind with occasional gusts. 1650: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 1630: Light Wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1551: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 AM AST Thursday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 351 PM AKST WED JAN 12 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY. * WIND: NORTHEAST TO EAST GUSTS TO 60 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES... DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 WEDNESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Partly Cloudy but with the blue slightly - very slightly filtered, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area. 1535: Partly Cloudy but with the blue slightly - very slightly filtered, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area. 1450: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the upper parts of the mainland, light to breezy wind, snow blowing around the top and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, small bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1350: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the mainland, snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and along part of the very top of Mt. Roberts, breezy. 1250: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on most of the mainland, snow blowing around in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, whitecaps on parts of the Channel, breezy - windy. 1150: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with thinnish and thin clouds, somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland and trees along the shore on Douglas Island, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured from the snow blowing there, breezy. 1135: Partly/Mostly Cloudy with thinnish and thin clouds, sun shining in most areas, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured, breezy. 1050: Mostly Cloudy with thinnish and thin clouds, very weak to weakened sunshine, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by blowing snow, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured by the blowing snow, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, some whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel, breezy - windy. 0950: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, extremely weak to weakened sunshine, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by blowing snow, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured by the blowing snow, snow blowing at the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, breezy with gusts. 0906: Whitecaps and blowing spray on the Channel, very weak sunshine on downtown Juneau. 0850: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden by the blowing snow, snow blowing - billowing at the very top and blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts, much of the rest of the mainland very slightly obscured by wind blown particle of snow and salt spray, a few whitecaps on the Channel, breezy with gusts. 0804: Blowing spray on the Channel. 0750: Clear with some clouds, Breezy-Windy, blowing snow in the inner Gold Creek valley totally hiding it, snow blowing - billowing at the very top and blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Mostly Clear, Breezy-Windy. 0550: Clear, maybe a cloud or two. Windy - Very Windy. 0507: A New Weekly Picture has been posted - Mt. Juneau with Clouds and Mists. 0450: Clear, maybe a cloud or two. Windy - Very Windy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0437: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 AM AST Thursday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 437 AM AKST WED JAN 12 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY. * WIND: NORTHEAST TO EAST GUSTS TO 80 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES... DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 AM AKST TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0346: NWS "Nowcast": A peak wind gust of 88 mph was observed at the Douglas Boat Harbor at 330 am. Now High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Thursday... remaining locally very windy through the early morning. Northeast to east wind 15 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 85 mph. Strongest winds will be near downtown Juneau...south Douglas and out of interior passes. A peak wind gust of 88 mph was observed at the Douglas Boat Harbor at 330 am. Temperatures remaining in the low to mid 20s. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 0218 AST: NWS "Nowcast": A peak wind gust of 84 mph was observed at the Douglas Boat Harbor at 2 am. Now High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 am akst Thursday... remaining locally very windy through the early morning. Northeast to east wind 15 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 85 mph into the early morning. Strongest winds near downtown Juneau...south Douglas and out of interior passes. A peak wind gust of 84 mph was observed at the Douglas Boat Harbor at 2 am. Temperatures remaining in the low to mid 20s. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue. 1/11/11: 2041: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 AM AST Thursday - See 2041 Below 2050 AST: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2041: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 AM AST Thursday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 841 PM AKST TUE JAN 11 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY. * WIND: NORTHEAST TO EAST GUSTS TO 70 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES... DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST WEDNESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1950: Mostly Clear, light to breezy wind with gusts. 1850: Cloudy NW 1/4 of sky, Clear with scattered clouds SE 3/4, light wind. 1750: Cloudy NW 1/4 of sky, Clear with scattered clouds SE 3/4. 1650: Clear/Mostly Clear, light wind with occasional gusts. 1550: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, breezy with gusts, snow blowing around much of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some at the very top of Mt. Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1530: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 3 AM AST Thursday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 330 PM AKST TUE JAN 11 2011 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY... A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY. * WIND: NORTHEAST TO EAST GUSTS TO 70 MPH NEAR INTERIOR PASSES...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 TUESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1450: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the upper parts of the mainland, snow blowing at the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, light wind with occasional gusts, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on most of the mainland, snow billowing into the sky at Olds Mountain. 1250: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on most of the mainland, snow blowing around much of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and billowing around Olds Mountain, light wind. 1150: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the mainland, snow blowing upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and billowing around Olds Mountain. 1050: Part Cloudy, sun shining on much of the mainland and parts of West Juneau, snow blowing along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and into the sky and billowing around Olds Mountain and into the sky. 1020: Partly Cloudy, extremely weak sunshine on downtown Juneau, snow billowing around Olds Mountain. 0950: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on parts of the mainland and trees to the N, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow billowing into the sky at Olds Mountain. 0850: Partly Cloudy, snow billowing into the sky at Olds Mountain. 0750: Partly Cloudy, snow billowing into the sky at Olds Mountain. 0650: Mostly Clear. 0620: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, light wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0455 AST: High Wind Warning in effect from 9 am this morning to 3 AM AST Thursday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 4:55 AM AKST on January 11, 2011 ...High Wind Warning in effect from 9 am this morning to 3 am akst Thursday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 9 am this morning to 3 am akst Thursday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. * Wind: northeast to east increasing to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph developing near interior passes...downtown Juneau and Douglas late this afternoon and gusts increasing up 60 mph this evening. Precautionary/preparedness actions... 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 am akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. 1/10/11: NWS: Wind Advisory in effect from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 AM AST Wednesday - See 1535 Below | NWS Wind Advisory expired at 0500 - See 0438 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy with thinner spots. 1950: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 1850: Cloudy, breezy with occasional gusts. 1750: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, light wind. 1650: Mostly Cloudy with mostly thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, light wind after light to breezy wind. 1635: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, light wind. 1550: Partly Cloudy, some of the clouds are highlighted in red, light wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1535: NWS: Wind Advisory in effect from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 AM AST Wednesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 3:35 PM AKST on January 10, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 am akst Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 am akst Wednesday. * Wind: north to northeast increasing to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph developing near interior passes and along Lynn Canal by early Tuesday 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 11 PM akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1520: Partly Cloudy, orangish sunshine on the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1450: Mostly Cloudy. 1435: Partly Cloudy, no sunshine. 1350: Mostly Cloudy. 1320: Mostly Cloudy, extremely weak to weak sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1250: Partly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, sun shining on the mainland, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1150: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the mainland and the trees along the shore of Douglas Island. 1050: Clear, a few clouds, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, sun on the mainland and trees to the N of the house and along the shore, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1020: Mostly Clear with high thinnish, thin and very thin clouds, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and a small bit at the very top of Mt. Roberts, a few whitecaps on Gastineau Channel, sun shining on the mainland and the trees along the shore of Douglas Island. 0950: Clear/Mostly Clear with high thin - very thin clouds, sun on the mainland and trees to the N of the house and along the shore, wind is picking up. 0850: Clear or Mostly Clear with a bit of high very thin clouds. 0750: Mostly Clear, light wind. 0730: Clear, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts at the least. 0650: Clear, Breezy. 0620: Clear, light - breezy to breezy. 0605: Clear, light to breezy wind. 0550: Clear, light wind, occasional gusts. 0535: Clear, light wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0438 AST: Wind Advisory will expire at 5 AM AST early this morning. NWS Wind Advisory will expire... Statement as of 4:38 AM AKST on January 10, 2011 ...Wind Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning... The Wind Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning. Wind: northeast wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts around 35 mph out of interior passes...mainly from Lemon Creek south along Stephens Passage. Winds will continue to diminish through the morning. This will be the last statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 1/09/11: NWS: A New Wind Advisory is in effect until 5 AM AST Monday - See 1341 Below | NWS: Highly variable temperatures today - See 1122 Below | 0906: The Wind Advisory for downtown Juneau and Douglas has been Cancelled - See 0906 Below 2050 AST: Clear. 1956: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1850: Clear. 1750: Mostly Clear. 1650: Partly Cloudy, breezy. 1550: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, some snow blowing at the very tops of the mainland mountains and blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, light wind, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1505: Breezy-Windy. 1450: Mostly Clear, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing off and down Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts, sun shining on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts, very tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing at much of the very top of Mt. Roberts, into the sky, and billowing off and down Mt. Roberts at the Gastineau Peak area, whitecaps on part of the Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1341: NWS: Wind Advisory in effect until 5 AM AST Monday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 1:41 PM AKST on January 09, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 5 am akst Monday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 5 am akst Monday. * Wind: northeast winds gusting to 45 mph near interior passes and including south 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 1100 PM akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1339: 26 mph gust. 1250: Clear, very tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing at much of the very top of Mt. Roberts, into the sky, and billowing off and down Mt. Roberts at the Gastineau Peak area, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 1207: Whitecaps on part of Gastineau Channel. 1150: Clear with a few clouds, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow billowing off and down Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, light wind, sun on the mainland and trees to the N and NE of the house along the shore. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1122: NWS: Highly variable temperatures today. NWS Special Weather Statement Statement as of 11:22 AM AKST on January 09, 2011 ...Highly variable temperatures today... A temperature inversion across Southeast Alaska is helping to produce highly variable wind and temperature conditions today. In the windier areas...mainly over the water and near interior passes...the winds are mixing down warmer air that is reaching into the mid 30s. At the same time...areas where the wind remain calm...temperatures are in the lower teens. An example of this would be at 11 am this morning when the temperature at south Douglas Island was 33 degrees while 10 miles away the weather forecast office in the Mendenhall Valley the temperature was 13 degrees. In general temperatures will continue to gradually cool and winds will become more widespread over the next few days. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow billowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, sun on the mainland and trees to the N of the house. 0950: Mostly Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0906: The Wind Advisory for downtown Juneau and Douglas has been Cancelled. NWS High Wind Advisory is Cancelled Statement as of 9:06 AM AKST on January 09, 2011 ...Wind Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Wind Advisory. Wind gusts have fallen below advisory levels. Occasional gusts to 35 mph are still expected. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0850: Clear, a few small - very small high thin - very thin clouds. 0750: Mostly Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620: Mostly Clear. Most of the Frost has disappeared. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0424 AST: Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 PM AST Monday for downtown Juneau and Douglas TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SKAGWAY...JUNEAU 424 AM AKST SUN JAN 9 2011 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST MONDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST MONDAY. WIND: SKAGWAY...NORTHEAST WIND WITH GUSTS INCREASING TO 45 MPH THIS MORNING AND PERSIST THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. WIND: NEAR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS WITH NORTHEAST WIND 15 TO 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH WILL PERSIST THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. 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 1 PM AKST TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sat. 1/08/11: 1925: Wind Advisory in effect until 4 PM AST Monday for downtown Juneau and Douglas - See 1925 Below | 1034: 4.0 M Earthquake 75 miles NW of Juneau - See Below, also see this USGS link and Original NWS West Coast/Alaska Tsunami Warning Center Notice 2050 AST: Clear. 2020: Clear, light wind. 1950: Clear. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1925: Wind Advisory in effect until 4 PM AST Monday for downtown Juneau and Douglas. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 7:25 PM AKST on January 08, 2011 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 4 PM akst Monday for downtown Juneau and Douglas... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 4 PM akst Monday. Wind: occasional northeast gusts to 45 mph will persist through Monday afternoon 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 5 am akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear, light wind. 1520: Light Wind. 1512: Gust of Wind (20 mph). 1450: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off it at Gastineau Peak, sun on the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and off it at Gastineau Peak. 1320: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very tops of the mainland mountains, some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. Light wind. 1250: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Olds Mountain, and part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, blowing off the SE part of Mt. Roberts, and billowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1235: Clear, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Olds Mountain, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1150: Clear, a tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, at Olds Mountain, and at the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow billowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1050: Clear, very few very small and tiny clouds, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and billowing around Olds Mountain, snow also blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak. 1035: Clear, very few very small and tiny clouds, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and billowing around Olds Mountain, some snow also blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Updated information 1021 hrs. January 10, 2011: 4.0 M Earthquake == PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT == Region: SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA Geographic coordinates: 59.310N, 135.122W Magnitude: 4.0 Mb Depth: 10 km Universal Time (UTC): 8 Jan 2011 19:33:42 Time near the Epicenter: 8 Jan 2011 10:33:42 Local standard time in your area: 8 Jan 2011 10:33:42 Location with respect to nearby cities: 20 km (13 miles) ENE (65 degrees) of Haines, AK 20 km (13 miles) SSE (149 degrees) of Skagway, AK 22 km (14 miles) NE (36 degrees) of Mud Bay, AK 832 km (517 miles) E (98 degrees) of Anchorage, AK ADDITIONAL EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS ________________________________ event ID : US 2011fwbs This event has been reviewed by a seismologist For subsequent updates, maps, and technical information, see: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2011fwbs.php or http://earthquake.usgs.gov/ National Earthquake Information Center U.S. Geological Survey http://neic.usgs.gov/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1034: 4.2 M Earthquake 75 miles NW of Juneau.... See updated information above. SEAK71 PAAQ 081937 EQIAKX TSUNAMI SEISMIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK 1037 AM AKST SAT JAN 8 2011 ...THIS IS AN INFORMATION STATEMENT... EVALUATION AN EARTHQUAKE HAS OCCURRED WITH A MAGNITUDE SUCH THAT A TSUNAMI WILL NOT BE GENERATED. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY WCATWC MESSAGE ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT. PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS MAGNITUDE - 4.2 TIME - 1034 AKST JAN 08 2011 1134 PST JAN 08 2011 1934 UTC JAN 08 2011 LOCATION - 59.4 NORTH 135.0 WEST 15 MILES/24 KM NE OF HAINES ALASKA 75 MILES/121 KM NW OF JUNEAU ALASKA DEPTH - 1 MILES/1 KM THE LOCATION AND MAGNITUDE ARE BASED ON PRELIMINARY INFORMATION. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - EARTHQUAKE.USGS.GOV - OR THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL SEISMIC NETWORK. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0950: Clear, a few very small and tiny clouds, some snow blowing around Olds Mountain. 0935: Clear, snow blowing off and around Olds Mountain, very tiny bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Clear, the sun is starting to highlight the mountaintops. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Fri. 1/07/11: Russian Orthodox Christmas | 0846: A NWS Dense Fog Advisory was in Effect until 9 AM AST this morning (1st issued at 0321) - See 0846 Below 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1920: Clear, light wind. Frost is thickening. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1600: Clear. 1450: Clear with very few very small and tiny clouds, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and on the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Clear, a few very tiny to small clouds, sun shining on the mainland, small bit of snow blowing at part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1250: Clear, a few clouds, sun shining on the mainland. 1150: Clear with a few very small and tiny clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few other lower wisps, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, sun shining on the mainland and parts of Douglas Island. 1050: Mostly Clear, sun shining on the mainland, a few lower ribbons, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Clear/Mostly Clear, sun shining on the mainland, lower ribbons, and wisps over Gastineau Channel, tiny bit of snow blowing at the high points of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0920: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, band of fog hiding the lowest part of the mainland, sun shining on very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Partly Cloudy, lower ribbon. Pine Siskins chattering in the distance. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0846: Dense fog advisory will expire at 9 AM AST this morning. Dense Fog Advisory Will Expire... Statement as of 8:46 AM AKST on January 07, 2011 ...Dense fog advisory will expire at 9 am akst this morning... The dense fog advisory will expire at 9 am akst this morning. Fog is continuing to lift with most visibilities above 1 mile. Majority of the fog will be gone around 10 am akst this morning. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0750: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, lower ribbon/band. Light frost. 0650: Mostly Clear, fog hiding the mainland above about 350'. 0620: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0434 AST: NWS Dense Fog Advisory remains in Effect until 9 AM AST this morning. NWS Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 4:34 AM AKST on January 07, 2011 ...Dense fog advisory remains in effect until 9 am akst this morning... A dense fog advisory remains in effect until 9 am akst this morning. Visibility: areas of fog reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that dense fog is already occurring or imminent. All travel should be done with extreme caution. This statement will be updated by 10 am akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thur. 1/06/11: Epiphany 2100 AST: .29" of Rainfall to this point today. 0" of Snow on the ground at 2100 hrs. 2050: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1950: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1850: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1720: Very, very light sprinkling/misting, cloudy. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau; inner Gold Creek valley hidden? 1550: Rain, snow at the higher elevations, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, small cloud low in Last Chance Basin. 1538: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 1500: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, snowing above about 800'. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, snowing above about 800' - 1000'. 1305: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1250: Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1220: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1120: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts, the inner Gold Creek valley, and most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden, a few lower wisps. 1050: Cloudy with mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 0950: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0850: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy with a few very small and tiny breaks, cloud skimming Mt. Juneau. 0620: Cloudy with some breaks, cloud skimming Mt. Juneau. .05" of Rainfall to this point today. Icy glaze on some surfaces. 0108 AST: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. Wed. 1/05/11: 2100 AST: .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 0" (nominal) average of Snow on the ground at 2100 hrs. 2050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, lower ribbons. 2020: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon. 1950: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, some lower bits, wisps, and ribbons. 1850: Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1800: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria. 1735: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, broken lower ribbon. 1650: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1550: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, the inner Gold Creek valley, and parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, snow at the higher elevations. 1500: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts, snow at the higher elevations. 1420: Cloudy, spot of blue to the NE in the past 14 minutes, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, murky around the SE very top of Mt. Juneau, precipitation over parts of the mainland - snow at the higher elevations. 1350: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1333: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and most of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1305: Rain, Cloudy, light wind, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1250: Light Rain, Cloudy, Breezy, inner Gold Creek valley and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1200: .06" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, precipitation over much of the mainland with snow at the higher elevations, inner Gold Creek valley and most of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1135: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, murky around parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow at the higher elevations, light wind. 1110: Cloudy, brighter, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, murky around parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, snow to the E and ESE above about 600' and snow in Last Chance Basin and the inner Gold Creek valley. 1030: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden, snow above about 600'. 0950: Cloudy, murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau, most of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured with blowing snow there, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, precipitation over much? of the mainland. 0905: Cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, precipitation to the ESE, E, NE, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts - wind blowing the snow at least at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, and possibly snowing? 0835: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, a few lower wisps. 0750: Cloudy. 0700: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy. .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 0200 AST: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Tue. 1/04/11: 2100 AST: .65" of Rainfall to this point today. 1" (nominal) average of Snow on the ground at 2100 hrs. 2050: Cloudy with some breaks. 1950: Mostly Cloudy, ribbon upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1850: Mostly Cloudy. 1820: Cloudy with breaks. 1800: .65" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Partly Cloudy, some clouds around the very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts. 1739: Rain, Cloudy, small clear area close to overhead, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1720: Cloudy with some breaks in the SE part of the sky. 1650: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1631: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy, some clouds around the mountains. 1520: Cloudy with a large area of thin - very thin clouds, most of the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds and a cloud by the SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau. 1500: .63" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy with a couple of breaks and a few hints of blue, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge and part of Mt. Juneau. 1435: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy with breaks, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1420: Rain, Cloudy with some heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, brighter, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: .47" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1050: Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland substantially obscured, light wind. 1020: Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 0958: Heavy Rain. 0950: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured, light wind. 0850: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 0820: Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0750: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, light wind. 0700: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 0635: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0620: Light Misting, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind. .25" of Rainfall to this point today. 0116 AST: High Rain Rate of .20" of Rain per hour. Mon. 1/03/11: NWS Summary of December 2010 Weather at the Juneau International Airport - See Below 2100 AST: .30" of Rainfall to this point today. 3" (nominal) average of Snow on the ground at 2100 hrs. 2050: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1850: Sprinkling/Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, lower cloud. 1800: .25" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Sprinkling, Cloudy, band upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1550: Very Light Rain/Sprinkles, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and most of the top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, small cloud low in Last Chance Basin. 1500: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, the upper part of Mt. Roberts and parts of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, a few clouds in Last Chance Basin, darker. 1350: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top - upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden and remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1250: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 500' - 800', lower clouds hiding some of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1200: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1035: Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 0850: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, lower ribbon. 0700: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, lower cloud. 0620: Very, very light drizzle-misting, cloudy, a few lower clouds. .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 0440 AST: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NWS Summary of December 2010 Weather at the Juneau International Airport: ...DECEMBER WAS A COLD MONTH FOR JUNEAU... THE MONTH STARTED OUT COLDER THAN NORMAL AND REMAINED THAT WAY MOST OF THE MONTH WITH ONLY 9 DAYS HAVING DAILY AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AT OR ABOVE NORMAL. THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE RECORDED WAS 44 DEGREES ON THE 5TH WITH THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE DIPPING TO 3 DEGREES ON THE 20TH...BOTH BELOW NORMAL. DURING THE MONTH THERE WERE 24 DAYS THAT NEVER REACHED ABOVE FREEZING FOR THE DAY TIME HIGH TEMPERATURE...LENDING TO A 5.6 DEGREE DEPARTURE BELOW NORMAL FOR THE MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE. PRECIPITATION WAS ALSO BELOW NORMAL FOR THE MONTH BY THREE AND A HALF INCHES. THERE WAS A DRY SPELL AROUND MID MONTH THAT RENDERED ONLY TRACE AMOUNTS FROM THE 14TH TO THE 22ND. THE WETTEST DAY WAS ON THE 4TH WHEN JUST OVER A HALF INCH OF RAIN AND SNOW FELL. THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH HELPED WITH BRINGING THE MONTHLY PRECIPITATION TOTAL CLOSER TO AVERAGE WITH JUST OVER A THIRD OF AN INCH FALLING ON THE SECOND WETTEST DAY OF DECEMBER. ALTHOUGH IT WAS A RELATIVELY DRY MONTH...THE SNOWFALL TOTAL WAS ALMOST SPOT ON TO NORMAL VALUES BEING ONLY A TENTH OF AN INCH BELOW NORMAL. SNOW FELL ON 21 OF THE 31 DAYS WITH A MONTHLY TOTAL OF 20.6 INCHES. INTERESTINGLY...84 PERCENT OF THE SNOW FELL ON ONLY 6 OF THE DAYS WITH THE OTHER DAILY SNOW AMOUNTS FALLING SHORT OF AN INCH. THE 30TH BROUGHT THE HIGHEST SNOWFALL TOTALS FOR THE DAY WITH 5.4 INCHES GETTING MEASURED. OTHER NOTABLE DAYS WERE THE 11TH AND THE 27TH WHEN 3.8 AND 3.5 INCHES FELL...RESPECTIVELY. WINDS WERE GENERALLY OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST WITH A HANDFUL OF DAYS BEING OUT OF THE NORTHWEST. A THIRD OF THE MONTH HAD WINDS ABOVE 20 MPH...WITH THE HIGHEST WIND RECORDED ON THE 4TH WITH A PEAK WIND OF 44 MPH. OTHER WINDY DAYS OCCURRED ON THE 5TH WITH 36 MPH AND THE 16TH WITH 33 MPH. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 1/02/11: 2100 AST: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 2020: Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1950: Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1850: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1800: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1650: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1635: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1550: A few random sprinkles, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1500: .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few lower wisps. 1350: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds. 1305: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, mainland mountaintops in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured, a few lower wisps. 1250: Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1200: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1100: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0958: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 0920: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 0850: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 0750: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0700: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: A few extremely light sprinkles, cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 0200 AST: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Sat. 1/01/11: New Year's Day - All the best to you in 2011 - David | NWS: Slippery surfaces are occurring in Southeast Alaska.... See 2141 12/31/10 Below 2100 AST: .32" of Rainfall to this point today. 6" (nominal) average of Snow on the ground at 2100 hrs. 2050: Cloudy, broken lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria. 2039: Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria. 1950: Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower clouds and wisps. 1850: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria. 1816: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 1800: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Light Misting, Cloudy, mainland above about 400' partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 300'. 1550: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, Mt. Juneau and most of Last Chance Basin hidden by fog/clouds above about 400', top of Mt. Roberts in clouds with some lower wisps. 1500: .21" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden by fog/clouds above about 600', upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, cloud in Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1350: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, cloud in the SE part of Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland slightly obscured. 1250: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Misting-Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a cloud low in the SE part of Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland slightly obscured. 1050: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and most of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, lower band Channel side of Last Chance Basin. 1020: Extremely light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 0850: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0750: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some clouds in Last Chance Basin. 0700: .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 0620: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured - hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 0434 AST: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour.