MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for JANUARY 2012 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 32.4 36.6 12:00m 29.3 12:55a 32.6 0.0 0.62 1.1 16.0 7:30p E 25.56 7.4 13" Cd Cd/Snow-WithOneLull Cd/Rn-Sn/Rn-Sp-VryLtRn Lt-Brz 2 33.2 38.5 1:15a 27.2 8:35p 31.8 0.0 0.12 1.0 22.0 7:40a WSW 24.38 0.2 8" Cd/R/VryLtS-R VarCd-PCd/SnPelShrs VarPCd-Cd MClr PCd 3 32.3 38.3 8:20p 27.5 12:55a 32.7 0.0 0.11 1.7 23.0 11:00a SSE 40.03 0.8 MISS MCd Cd Lt-Brzy-Gsts Cd/XtmLtSnToSn Cd/Spr-VryLtRn-Rn 4 35.0 38.2 10:25p 32.4 8:50a 30.0 0.0 0.38 1.2 20.0 4:10a SSE 29.59 1.5 8" Cd Cd/Sp-VryLtR/Sn/LtRn-Sn/SpToRn Cd Brks Cd/Spr-Shr 5 33.2 38.2 12:20a 28.8 8:15p 31.8 0.0 0.09 0.5 10.0 1:55a FRZN? 12.19 TRCE 7" Cd Cd/LtR Cd/LtSp/Sn-IcePel/VryLtR-Sn/S Cd VarThnCds 6 33.6 37.3 11:35p 31.5 12:05a 31.4 0.0 0.09 1.2 15.0 10:00p * 28.52 0.7 7" Cd Cd/FewTnyFlksToSn Cd/S-R/LtMst-Sp-VryLt:R-S/Drz-R 7 38.1 42.1 11:55p 34.7 5:00a 26.9 0.0 0.95 3.7 23.0 9:30a SSE 87.75 0.0 4" Cd/Rn-VryLtRn-LtRn-Spr-Driz Lt-BrzyWnd Cd Cd/SprToRn 8 39.2 42.1 12:05a 36.3 11:30p 25.8 0.0 0.46 3.3 21.0 7:50a SSE 79.51 0.0 1" Cd/RShrs Lt-Brz-Gsts Cd/Sp-VryLt:R-Drz/LtMst Cd Cd/R 9 30.2 36.6 12:05a 27.0 12:00m 34.8 0.0 0.09 0.9 17.0 4:20a ** 21.87 1.6 2" Cd-VarBrks/Sn-SnShr PCd Cd-OccBrks-ClrAreas/SnShrs 10 30.4 32.9 11:55p 26.1 12:30a 34.6 0.0 0.31 0.7 14.0 2:25p *** 17.31 5.6 7" Cd Cd-FewFlakes Cd/VryLtSn Cd-MnlndMostlyHidden/Snow 11 34.9 37.2 7:05p 32.8 12:05a 30.1 0.0 0.76 2.4 18.0 7:30a SSE 57.75 1.0+? 6" Cd/Sn/Sn-Rn/Rn-Sn/Rn-Sp-VryLtR-VryLtDrz-Mst-Rn LtWnd 12 35.6 37.6 11:25a 33.1 12:55a 29.4 0.0 0.57 2.0 18.0 9:50a SSE 47.52 0.0 3" Cd/VarRn Cd/Lt-VryLtRn-Rn-Spr-VryLtSpr Lt-Brz Cd PCd 13 29.4 34.0 12:05a 24.1 12:00m 35.6 0.0 0.05 0.6 10.0 2:20a S 13.15 1.6 5" VarHiClds VarPCd-MClr VarCdToPCd Cd/VarSn Cd MCd PCd 14 18.5 24.2 12:10a 12.6 8:10p 46.5 0.0 0.00 2.0 25.0 10:15p W 47.03 0.0 4" VarCds VarPCd-MClr VarClr-MClr WindMtns Lt-Brzy-Wndy 15 11.8 15.2 3:20a 4.1 11:40p 53.2 0.0 0.00 1.7 21.0 5:55a E 40.86 0.0 MISS Clear OccLtWind 16 3.8 7.7 3:25a -1.2 8:30p 61.2 0.0 0.00 0.6 15.0 3:20a WSW 13.17 0.0 3" Clear Clr-AFewClds Clear 17 4.3 8.6 11:40p -2.2 2:30a 60.7 0.0 0.00 1.6 16.0 9:15a E 38.40 0.0 3" Clear OccLtWind 18 10.3 15.6 5:35p 3.2 1:00a 54.7 0.0 0.00 1.4 17.0 5:15a WSW 33.87 0.0 3" Clear - Wind Blowing Mainland Mtns 19 14.1 18.0 11:10p 6.3 12:05a 50.9 0.0 0.00 2.4 30.0 9:15p E 58.49 0.0 3" Clr MClr PCd MCd P/MCd Clr MClr/PCd MCd PCd Brz-Gsts 20 19.4 21.6 1:30p 17.7 12:45a 45.6 0.0 0.00 5.8 41.0 8:50a E 140.20 1.0 4" IncrCd LtWind-Brzy-Gsts Cd Cd/VryLtFineSnow-FineSn 21 22.0 30.7 11:20p 18.3 7:40a 43.0 0.0 0.16 1.8 22.0 12:55a E 42.22 @2.0+? 4" Cd/Sn Lt-Brzy-Gsts Cd/Occ:FewFlakesToSn Cd/VarSn 22 29.9 32.2 1:35p 22.1 12:00m 35.1 0.0 0.24 1.4 17.0 12:40a SSE 34.34 5.1 8" Cd/XtmLtSnToSn OccSm-TnyBrk/FewSnShrs DecrCd PCd MCd 23 29.4 31.8 1:10p 21.9 12:25a 35.6 0.0 0.41 0.1 13.0 6:00p S 2.40 7.0 15" Cld Cld/ExtrmLtSnowToSnow MainlandVarObscured&Hidden 24 31.8 32.8 6:55p 30.4 5:55a 33.2 0.0 0.33 #0.4 #14.0 8:35a S #10.28+ 4.1 16" Cd/Sn Cd Cd/XtmLtSnToLtSn Cd Cd/XtmLtSnToLtS/Sn-Rn/S 25 31.2 32.9 4:30a 27.9 11:50p 33.8 0.0 0.59 #0.4 #14.0 2:25p SSE #9.06+ 7.8 21" Cd-OccBrks/Periods&Shrs:VryLtToHvySn Cd PCd Cd Cd/Sn 26 26.6 28.1 12:25a 24.4 7:25a 38.4 0.0 0.27 0.3 15.0 4:25a S 7.63 6.6 24" Cd/SnShrs MCd Cd-OccBrks/VryLtSnToSnShrs Cd Cd/VarSn 27 26.2 28.1 12:25p 22.1 2:10a 38.8 0.0 0.02 0.1 11.0 12:50p S 3.46 2.3 23" Cd/SnShrs VarM/PCd-Brks Cd-FltBrks OccFlakesAllDay 28 28.8 30.3 1:35p 26.4 12:05a 36.2 0.0 0.04 0.3 14.0 11:35a W 8.12 2.3 MISS Cd/VryLtSn Cd Cd-FewHntBlue&ofBrks Cd Cd/XtmLtSpr Cd 29 28.6 29.8 12:05p 27.5 10:05p 36.4 0.0 0.52 0.1 6.0 12:20a W 1.20 8.4 28" Cd/VeryLtSnowToSnow MainlandHiddenMuchofDay Cd Cd/Sn 30 31.9 36.0 11:25p 27.2 2:10a 33.1 0.0 0.16 0.7 11.0 6:45p SSE 16.34 3.4 MISS Cd Cd/VryLtSnToSn/XtmLtSn-Rn/Sp-VryLtRn-Drz Cd Cd/Rn 31 35.5 37.3 1:50p 33.4 10:00p 29.5 0.0 0.41 0.8 14.0 1:40a SSE 18.69 0.0 22" Cd/Rn Cd Cd/Spr-Rn/Rn-BitofSnMixedIn/VryLtSp-VryLtRn ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27.1 42.1 7 -2.2 17 1173.4 0.0 7.75 1.4 41.0 20 SSE #1010.89+ 70.4+? (1) As measured on Front Lawn at 21:00, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. @: Jan. 21: Snowfall of 2.0", plus a Trace to 1/2"? It was very difficult to determine the snowfall Jan. 20 -21 night because of the constant wind, virtually no area was immune from the wind. * Jan. 6: Frozen until 0940 then DOM DIR was SSE ** Jan. 9: DOM DIR was S or WSW until the Wind Direction Vane Froze at about 4:30 AM *** Jan. 10: Frozen until 0955 then DOM DIR was SSE # From 9:20 PM 1/24 to 1:48 PM 1/25 the Anemometer was Impeded AVERAGE Mean Temp: 27.1 AVERAGE High Temp: 30.7 MINIMUM High Temp: 7.7 16th MAXIMUM High Temp: 42.1 7th, 8th AVERAGE Low Temp: 23.0 MINIMUM Low Temp: -2.2 17th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 36.3 8th LOWEST Wind Chill Temp: -6.0 17th @ 0954 (based on 10 minute Average Wind Speed) MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 13 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th MIN <= 32.0: 25 All but: 4th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 31st MIN <= 0.0: 2 16th, 17th MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 94 3rd, 4th, 11th, 22nd, 25th MINIMUM Humidity (%): 24 19th @ 1109 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1039.2 16th @ 0414 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 964.6 25th @ 0044 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 1173.4 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 37.9 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 25.8 8th MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 61.2 16th TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 7.75 AVERAGE Precip.: 0.31 DAYS of Precip.: 25 All but: 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th MAXIMUM Precip.: 0.95 7th MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.31 7th @ 1932 Days of Rain: 24 (>.01 in) 18 (>.1 in) 0 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 70.4 DAYS of Snowfall: 21 All but: 7th, 8th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 31st AVERAGE High Wind: 17.5 MINIMUM High Wind: 6 29th MAXIMUM High Wind: 41 20th WIND RUN (miles): 1010.89 DAYS Full Sun any time: 11 2nd (mainland), 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th (mainland), 25th, 27th DAYS Extrm. Weak to Weakened Sun: 2 5th (mainland), 26th DAYS OF All Clear: 4 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th DAYS OF Cld or M Cld: 27 All but: 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th DAYS OF Rainbow: 0 DAYS OF Aurora: 0 DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 1 4th @ 0726: 4.3 M Earthquake 135 miles NW of Juneau Tue. 1/31/12: 1000 - 1130: Avalanche Control was done for Thane Road - State DOT/PF was shooting at the snowpack on Mt. Roberts | NWS: Warm and Wet across the Panhandle through the week - See 1444 Below 2100 AST: .39" of Rainfall to this point today. 22" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, most of the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, some lower clouds. 1950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, the location of the Moon is visible to the SW. 1900: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 500'. 1800: .29" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 600'. 1650: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 300'. 1550: Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 600'. 1500: .29" of Rainfall to this point today. 1455: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, most of the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds, fog/clouds over much of the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau, clouds in the lower part of Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1444: Warm and wet across the Panhandle through the week. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 2:43 PM AKST on January 31, 2012 ...Warm and wet across the Panhandle through the week... A weather pattern change is ongoing across Southeast Alaska with warmer conditions along with some strong winds developing late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Freezing level will rise and range from around 1200 feet over the north central areas to 2200 feet over the southern areas by Wednesday. These freezing levels will hover around there through most of the week. A series of weather fronts will move across the region with rain being dominant and possibly heavy at times Wednesday night. The rain on snow/ice covered roads will make travel very hazardous through the week. Also with most areas across the region with above normal snow on the ground there maybe areas of ponding water due to poor drainage by Thursday morning. A strong weather front will move over the area producing heavy precipitation Wednesday night into Thursday. The rain will make snow very hard to manage due to the increase of water content and also increase snow loads on roofs. People are urged to clear storm drains of snow to help alleviate the flooding potential and clear off roofs to alleviate the Load on the structures. As the freezing levels rise it will increase the potential for large avalanches due to high density of snow over less dense snow. The potential for strong winds on Wednesday night will also increase the avalanche danger with wind gusts from 40 to 55 mph at the surface...winds will be much higher in the mountains. People who venture into the back-country should remain cautious in steep terrain and in avalanche prone areas. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1350: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, a cloud in the lower part of Last Chance Basin, a few lower wisps around Mt. Juneau. 1250: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1200: .28" of Rainfall to this point today. 1154: A Bald Eagle is in a tree to the NE along the shore. 1150: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower fog/clouds and wisps. 1020: Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in after Rain, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured and hidden, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0951: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in. High Rain Rate of .14" of Rain per hour. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0920: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0820: Cloudy, top and SE upper part of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden; precipitation over parts of the mainland? 0750: Cloudy, clouds hiding much of the very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden. 0700: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0620: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .18" of Rainfall to this point today. 0040 AST: High Rain Rate of .12" of Rain per hour. Mon. 1/30/12: NWS: Warm and Wet across the Panhandle through the week - See 2112 Below | School Buses are on Winter Snow Routes | Capital Transit is on Winter Snow Routes until Midnight | New Record Daily Snowfall in Juneau on Sunday Jan. 29 - See 0200 Below 2346 AST: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2112 (Posted here at 0635 1/31): Warm and wet across the Panhandle through the week. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 9:12 PM AKST on January 30, 2012 ...Warm and wet across the Panhandle through the week... A weather pattern change is ongoing across Southeast Alaska with warmer conditions along with some strong winds developing late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. Freezing level will rise and range from around 1200 feet over the north central areas to 2200 feet over the southern areas by Tuesday. These freezing levels will hover around there through most of the week. A series of weather front will move across the region with rain being dominant and possibly heavy at times Wednesday night. The rain on snow/ice covered roads will make travel very hazardous through the week. Also with most areas across the region with above normal snow on the ground there maybe areas of ponding water due to poor drainage by Thursday morning. A strong weather front will move over the area producing heavy precipitation Wednesday night into Thursday. The rain will also make snow very hard to manage due to the increase of water content. People are urged to clear storm drains of snow to help alleviate the flooding potential. As the freezing levels rise it will increase the potential for large avalanches due to high density of snow over less dense snow. The potential for strong winds on Wednesday night will also increase the avalanche danger with wind gusts from 40 to 55 mph at the surface...winds will be much higher in the mountains. People who venture into the back-country should remain cautious in steep terrain and in avalanche prone areas. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 2100: .12" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/8" of Snowfall today consisting of .08" of Melted Precipitation. 2050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 2000: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1930: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1850: Very Light Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1800: .10" of Precipitation and 3-3/8" of Snowfall to this point today consisting of .08" of Melted Precipitation. 1750: Very Light Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin hidden by clouds, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1720: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin hidden by clouds, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1650: Very Light Drizzle with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, the inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1635: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts and some lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1550: Sprinkling, Cloudy, land hidden by fog/clouds above about 350' - 450'. 1520: Very Light Sprinkles or a few very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 350' - 600'. 1500: .07" of Melted Precipitation and 3-3/8" of Snowfall to this point today consisting of .08" of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Extremely Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 300' to 600'. A Bald Eagle circled around. 1420: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1350: Snow after Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1258: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: 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. 1200: .03" of Melted Precipitation and 2-3/16" of Snowfall to this point today consisting of .04" of Melted Precipitation. 1150: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1110: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1050: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. .02" of Melted Precipitation and 1-11/16" of Snowfall to this point today consisting of .03" of Melted Precipitation. 0950: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0900: .02" of Melted Precipitation and 1-3/8" of Snowfall to this point today consisting of .03" of Melted Precipitation. High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0850: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400' - 600' and partially obscured below that. 0820: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0805: Very Light Snow. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0735: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 0714: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: 7/16" of Snowfall overnight (before midnight) consisting of .01" of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, most likely snowing in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0620: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. 7/16" of Snowfall overnight (before midnight) consisting of .01" of Melted Precipitation. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0200 AST: New record daily snowfall in Juneau on Sunday Jan. 29. NWS Record Report Statement as of 2:00 AM AKST on January 30, 2012 ...New record daily snowfall in Juneau on Sunday... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 6.3 6.0 1954 Gs Jan 12 ---------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 1/29/12: New Record Daily Snowfall in Juneau for today, Sunday Jan. 29 - See 0200 1/30 Above | 2049: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until Midnight AST Tonight ... the Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect - See 2049 Below --------------------------------------------------------------- 2233 AST (Posted here at 0620 1/30): Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 10:33 PM AKST on January 29, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Snow band has passed the area and weather conditions are improving. Reported storm total snow accumulations were 6 to 9 inches. A few flurries will continue across the area through midnight. This will be the final statement on this event. --------------------------------------------------------------- 2100: .51" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 8-3/8" of Snowfall today with 28" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very, very light snow after light snow, cloudy, mainland slightly to partially obscured with a few lower clouds, bits, and wisps. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2049: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until Midnight AST Tonight. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:49 PM AKST on January 29, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight akst tonight... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Snow...additional accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Storm total snow accumulation 6 to 9 inches through midnight. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2035: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2017: Power Glitch, knocked the street light off. Apparently there is a power outage somewhere in the Borough. 1950: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .45" of Melted Precipitation and 7-1/2" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1720: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1625: Winter Storm Warning in effect until Midnight AST Tonight. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:25 PM AKST on January 29, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect until midnight akst tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect until midnight akst tonight. The Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect. * Snow...additional accumulation of 3 to 4 inches. Storm total snow accumulation 6 to 9 inches through midnight. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage. 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. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1620: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1500: .35" of Melted Precipitation and 5-3/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1425: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until Midnight AST Tonight. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 2:25 PM AKST on January 29, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until midnight akst tonight... A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Snow...additional accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1350: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1320: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. High Precipitation Rate of .11" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1200: .20" of Melted Precipitation and 3-1/16" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1120: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1050: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1027 (Posted here at 1356): Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Midnight AST Tonight. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 10:27 AM AKST on January 29, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect until midnight akst tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Snow...additional accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1000: .12" of Melted Precipitation and 2" of Snowfall so far today. 0950: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0935: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0850: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0820: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0809: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0750: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .03" of Melted Precipitation and 7/8" of Snowfall so far today. 0650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. .02" of Melted Precipitation and 5/8" of Snowfall so far today. 0200 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Sat. 1/28/12: 2050 AST : Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. .04" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" of Snowfall today. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: .04" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 1550: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1500: .04" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Cloudy, some slight hints of blue, murky in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, around the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, and very top of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks and of blue, fairly bright, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and a small part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy, slightly murky and murky in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1200: .04" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, very slightly to slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: A few small flakes falling, cloudy, murky in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and around much of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Cloudy, slightly murky in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0855: Cloudy, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0750: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0735: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0700: .04" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 0650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0620: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .04" of Melted Precipitation and 2" of Snowfall so far today. 0300 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Fri. 1/27/12: 2100 AST: 02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" of Snowfall today consisting of .06" of Melted Precipitation. 23" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy. 2009: Cloudy. 1946: Some small snowflakes falling, cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: 02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/26 consisting of .06" of Melted Precipitation. 1750: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy. 1650: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1635: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and a t the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1623: Cloudy, slightly murky and murky around much of the mainland from a snow flurry. 1550: Cloudy, a few small and very small heavily filtered breaks. 1500: 02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/26 consisting of .06" of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Cloudy, filtered break to the NNW, a few slight hints of blue elsewhere, much of the very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured and hidden, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1350: Cloudy, a few very small filtered breaks to the NE, clouds skimming the SE part of Mt. Juneau, part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and the SE very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1335: Cloudy, small area of filtered blue, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, murky around part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1250: Cloudy, very slightly filtered to filtered breaks to the N. 1200: 02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/26 consisting of .06" of Melted Precipitation. 1150: Cloudy, some filtered - slightly filtered breaks, fairly bright. 1120: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, sun in and out. 1050: Cloudy, some large breaks and breaks, spots and areas of weak - weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1035: Cloudy with some breaks, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0950: Cloudy with some breaks, variable sunshine, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0927: Sun is shining. 0900: 02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/26 consisting of .06" of Melted Precipitation. 0850: Mostly Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts and the SE part of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 0835: Some very tiny snowflakes falling, partly/mostly cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy with some breaks. 0705: Mostly Cloudy. 0700: .02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .06" of Melted Precipitation. Tiny Snow Pellets fell in the past 25 minutes. 0650: Very, very light snow, cloudy, Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 0635: A few very small flakes falling, cloudy. 0620: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-3/16" of Snowfall overnight. 0600 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Thur. 1/26/12: 2100 AST: .23" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 6-5/8" of snowfall today consisting of .27" of Melted Precipitation. 24" (nominal) of Snow on the ground. 2050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1950: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1935: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1905: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1850: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .12" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 4" of Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/25 consisting of .16" of Melted Precipitation. 1750: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1742: Fine Snow Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1735: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Cloudy, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured. 1500: .11" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 3-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/25 consisting of .15" of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured. 1350: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1330: Cloudy, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge and most of Mt. Juneau. 1250: A few very small random snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured, SE very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1205: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1200: .10" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 3-3/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/25 consisting of .14" of Melted Precipitation. 1150: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden after being substantially obscured and hidden. 1112: Light Snow, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1050: A few tiny flakes of snow, cloudy with some breaks and large breaks, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few clouds around the SE very top of Mt. Juneau, a few small clouds and wisps above Last Chance Basin. 1030: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, brighter, a few hints of blue, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1010: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0958: Very, very light snow. 0955: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0935: Cloudy, some breaks, sun has been trying to break through, top of Mt. Juneau, SE very top and top of Mt. Roberts, and most of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by fog/clouds. 0922: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0911: .08" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 2-5/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hrs. 1/25 consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. 0858: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0850: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy, some breaks, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 0720: Mostly Cloudy. 0700: .08" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 2-1/2" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: A few very flakes falling, cloudy, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. .08" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 2-1/2" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. 0034 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Wed. 1/25/12: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow Expired at 9 AM AST this morning | School Buses are on Winter Snow Routes |1348: Anemometer is Working Now 2100 AST: .55" of Precipitation to this point today. 7-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/24 consisting of .71" of Melted Precipitation. 21" (nominal) of Snow on the ground. 2050: Cloudy. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1935: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1920: Cloudy. 1905: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Cloudy. 1830: A few very tiny flakes falling, cloudy. 1800: .49" of Precipitation has registered to this point today. 6-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/24 consisting of .65" of Melted Precipitation. Roughly 1-1/2" of that has fallen since 1745. 1746: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1650: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1635: Very, very light snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1530: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, much of the very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1505: Fine Snow. 1502: Very Light Snow. 1500: .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-7/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/24 consisting of .60" of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, light wind. 1405: A few very tiny flakes falling, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: A few very tiny flakes falling, mostly cloudy, a few spots and areas of extremely weak sunshine on the mainland, very top of Mt. Roberts and SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1335: A few very small flakes falling, partly cloudy, sun shining on some of Mt. Juneau and very weak in part of the inner Gold Creek valley, very top of Mt. Roberts and SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1320: Cloudy, small partly cloudy area to the N, a few very small breaks elsewhere, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden, clouds skimming part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very weak sunshine on part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1250: Cloudy, a few breaks, most of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, SE upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1218: Cloudy, very large break to the SE, a few other very tiny breaks, very weak sunshine on parts of the mainland, lost sunshine here in the past few minutes. 1200: Somewhat weakened Sunshine. .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-7/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/24 consisting of .60" of Melted Precipitation. 1155: A Bald Eagle glided SE. 1150: Weak sunshine on part of Mt. Juneau. 1146: Cloudy, a few very tiny filtered breaks, sun trying a little, snowing over parts of the mainland, parts of the top of Mt. Juneau and SE upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1131: The Sun is trying to break through. 1123: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1104: Very, very light snow. 1058: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1050: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1020: A few small flakes falling. 1010: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0956: Very, very light snow. 0950: Cloudy, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and SE very top of Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 0935: Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few brighter spots. 0900: .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-11/16" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/24 consisting of .60" of Melted Precipitation. 0859: Very, very light snow, cloudy, brighter with a golden glow, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0850: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0848: A Bald Eagle is at the top of a tree to the SE. 0820: Cloudy, some filtered - heavily filtered breaks, snowing to the E and NE, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 0805: A Great Blue Heron flew by. 0750: A few small flakes of snow, cloudy, large break to the SE, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0735: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured at the least, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau. 0702: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 0700: .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/2" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .60" of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: A few tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden to some degree. .44" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/2" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .60" of Melted Precipitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0457: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 9 AM AST this morning. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:57 AM AKST on January 25, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst this morning... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst this morning. * Snow...an additional 3 to 4 inches Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times. Storm total snow accumulation 7 to 12 inches through Wednesday morning. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. 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. This statement will be updated by 9 am akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0106 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .25" of Precipitation per hour. Tue. 1/24/12: 1942: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AST Wednesday - See 1754 Below 2355 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .11" of Precipitation per hour. 2100: Rain-Snow. .17" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/8" of Snowfall today with 16" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2057: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Precipitation per hour. 2050: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2035: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower ribbon. 1950: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1948: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1905: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 300'. 1835: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and/or hidden, lower band/ribbon. 1800: High Precipitation Rate of .03" of Melted Precipitation per hour. .10" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/23 consisting of .17" of Melted Precipitation. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1754: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 9 AM AST Wednesday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 5:54 PM AKST on January 24, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst Wednesday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst Wednesday. * Snow...4 to 8 inches tonight and additional 3 to 4 inches Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times. Storm total snow accumulation 7 to 12 inches through Wednesday morning. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. 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. This statement will be updated by 2 am akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1750: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1720: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1620: Very Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 400', clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, a few lower clouds, bits, and wisps. 1500: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-15/16" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/23 consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, much of the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1436: Light very fine snow. 1420: Very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden, clouds hiding much of the upper Channel side slope of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top - top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, some lower clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1331: Some very tiny flakes falling, cloudy, slightly murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau, murky around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, a few lower bits and wisps upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1200: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-7/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/23 consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1152: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AST Wednesday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:52 AM AKST on January 24, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 am akst Wednesday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 am akst Wednesday. * Snow...4 to 8 inches tonight and additional 3 to 4 inches Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times. Storm total snow accumulation 7 to 12 inches through Wednesday morning. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. 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. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1150: Cloudy, slightly murky in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1020: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1008: A few very small flakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts and slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0935: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0900: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-5/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/23 consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. 0850: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0750: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0735: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 0700: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-9/16" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/23 consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0635: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, occasional gusts of wind, mainland partially to substantially obscured at the least. 0620: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/2" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .12" of Melted Precipitation. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0424: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AST Wednesday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:24 AM AKST on January 24, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 am akst Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 9 am akst Wednesday. * Snow...8 to 12 inches tonight and Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. 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. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by noon akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0307: The Winter Storm Warning from last night has been Cancelled: Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 3:06 AM AKST on January 24, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Snow has diminished over the area early this morning. This will be the final statement on this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0100 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Mon. 1/23/12: 1907: Winter Storm Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday - See 1907 Below | 1859: Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled - See 1859 Below 2100 AST: .34" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 7" of Snowfall today with 15" (nominal) of Snow on the ground. 2050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. Sleet and/or Ice or Snow Pellets for a brief period in the last 30 minutes. 2020: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1943: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1935: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1907: Winter Storm Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 7:07 PM AKST on January 23, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect until 5 am akst Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect until 5 am akst Tuesday. * Location...highest amounts over downtown Juneau and south Douglas. * Snow...2 to 6 inches have fallen so far this evening with an additional 2 inches expected overnight. Storm total accumulations of 4 to 8 inches with highly variable amounts. * Timing...snow showers will begin to diminish 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. This statement will be updated by 1 am akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1900: Cloudy. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1859: Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled. Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 6:59 PM AKST on January 23, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Winter weather warning will be issued. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Moderate Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .27" of Melted Precipitation and 5-3/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1711: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .23" of Melted Precipitation and 5" of Snowfall so far today. 1604: High Precipitation Rate of .15" of Melted Precipitation per hour. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1553: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 PM Tuesday to 5 AM AST Wednesday. I think they meant this to read 4 PM Monday to 5 AM AST Tuesday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:53 PM AKST on January 23, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 PM Tuesday to 5 am akst Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect from 4 PM Tuesday to 5 am akst Wednesday. * Snow...2 to 6 inches. * Timing...late Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 10 PM akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1529: High Precipitation Rate of .06" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1520: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1505: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, and Mt. Roberts above about 450' - 500' hidden by fog/clouds. 1500: .10" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1435: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland hidden. 1420: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1405: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1350: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1310: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1250: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1215: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and very top - top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1200: .01" of Melted Precipitation and 9/16" of Snowfall so far today. 1155: Snow. 1150: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1135: Light Snow, Cloudy, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1120: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, parts of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1100: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy. 1050: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden. 1037: Snow. 1035: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, very top - SE top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured. 1020: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, very light to heavier snow over the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden. 1001: Light very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 0950: A few very small snowflakes falling, heavier snow over parts of the mainland, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0917: Cloudy, very light to heavier snow over the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured. 0850: Cloudy. 0805: Cloudy, slightly murky - murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy. 0653: Power Glitch... there was a Power Outage from Fritz Cove Road on out the road; the glitch lasted long enough for the street lights to go out. Power outage was caused by a failed monitoring device at the Auke Bay Substation. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. SUNDAY 1/22/12: Winter Storm Warning Expired at 9 AM AST this morning - See 0858 Below 2050 AST: Partly/Mostly Cloudy. .24" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall today (since 2100 hours 1/21) consisting of .34" of Melted Precipitation. 8" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1800: .24" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/21 consisting of .34" of Melted Precipitation. 1750: Partly Cloudy. 1735: Partly Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy with some very small and tiny breaks. 1522: Light Snow. 1515: A few flakes of snow falling, cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, small cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1500: .24" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-1/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/21 consisting of .34" of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, slightly murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1420: A few flakes falling, 1/8" of Snow in that past shower, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower clouds. 1404: Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower clouds, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks and a few very tiny breaks, snow over much of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the very top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1330: Light Very Fine Snow. 1328: Cloudy, snowing over the mainland, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, murky at the peak of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts. 1215: Sun shining on much of Mt. Roberts and a few spots in Last Chance Basin. 1200: .24" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/21 consisting of .34" of Melted Precipitation. 1150: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1128: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1123: Very Light Snow. 1118: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, band upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden and remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1050: Very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of Last Chance Basin and of Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 1036: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts, and the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0920: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0900: .23" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 1/21 consisting of .33" of Melted Precipitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0858: Winter Storm Warning will expire at 9 AM AST this morning.. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:58 AM AKST on January 22, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning will expire at 9 am akst this morning... The Winter Storm Warning will expire at 9 am akst this morning. The snow has begun to taper off this morning but scattered snow showers will persist most of today before they diminish later this afternoon. Minor snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. The area received around 10 inches last night. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0850: Light very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0832: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley are hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0735: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0700: .22" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/2" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .32" of Melted Precipitation; 8" (nominal) of Snow on the ground. 0650: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0620: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. .22" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/2" of Snowfall overnight consisting of .32" of Melted Precipitation; 8" (nominal) of Snow on the ground. -------------------------------------------------------------- 0434: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 AM AST this morning. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:34 AM AKST on January 22, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst this morning... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst this morning. * Snow...additional 1 to 4 inches through Sunday morning. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. 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. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. This statement will be updated by 9 am akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0016 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Sat. 1/21/12: 1545: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 9 AM AST Sunday - See 1545 Below | The High Wind Warning was Cancelled at 9:46 PM 1/20 - See 2146 1/20 2100 AST: .06" of Melted Precipitation so far today. 2" of Snowfall today plus the Trace to 1/2"? that fell overnight. 4" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. It was very difficult to determine the overnight snowfall overnight because of the constant wind, virtually no area was immune from the wind. 2050: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2035: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2011: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1955: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1950: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1920: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1850: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .01" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 5/8" Snowfall so far today plus the Trace to 1/2"? that fell overnight. 1750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1620: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1545: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 9 AM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:45 PM AKST on January 21, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 am akst Sunday. * Snow...11 to 17 inches from tonight through Sunday morning. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour. * Timing...snow will increase and become heavy at times in the late evening. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will occur in windy locations. 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. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. This statement will be updated by 11 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation so far today and 5/16" Snowfall so far today plus the Trace to 1/2"? that fell overnight. 1450: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1412: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1350: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, murky around the remainder of the upper parts of the mainland. 1250: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1205: Snow. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation so far today and 3/16" Snowfall so far today plus the Trace to 1/2"? that fell overnight. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1159: A Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AST Sunday/ NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:59 AM AKST on January 21, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Sunday. * Snow...11 to 17 inches from late this afternoon through Sunday morning. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will occur in windy locations. 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. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1150: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1053: Very, very light snow, cloudy, brighter, a few slight hints of blue, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, murky very top of Mt. Roberts, remainder of mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1050: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, murky around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts, Mt. Juneau is partially obscured. 1029: A few snowflakes falling. 1017: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1005: A few random snowflakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, top of Mt. Roberts, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden. 0950: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts and the very top and SE upper part of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Cloudy, a few tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts and slightly murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0750: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation so far today and Trace to 1/2"? of Snowfall overnight... Very difficult to determine because of the constant wind overnight, virtually no area was immune from the wind. 0650: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 0620: Extremely light fine snow, cloudy, light wind with occasional gusts. Trace of Melted Precipitation so far today and Trace to 1/2"? of Snowfall overnight... Very difficult to determine because of the constant wind overnight, virtually no area was immune from the wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0458 AST: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 AM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:58 AM AKST on January 21, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Sunday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 am akst Sunday. * Snow...11 to 17 inches from late this afternoon through Sunday morning. Snowfall rates may exceed 1 inch per hour. * Impacts...travel will be difficult. Blowing snow will occur in windy locations. 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. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. This statement will be updated by noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Fri. 1/20/12: NWS: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday - See 1544 Below | Rally For Life - State Capitol at Noon ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2146 AST (Posted here at 0620 1/21): High Wind Warning is Cancelled Statement as of 9:46 PM AKST on January 20, 2012 ...High Wind Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the High Wind Warning. Northeast wind gusts have diminished to 50 mph this evening for downtown Juneau and Douglas. Winds will continue to diminish through the early Saturday morning. Gusts of 77 mph were reported at the south Douglas Boat Harbor earlier today. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2100 AST: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1" of Snowfall to this point today with 4" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1850: Very light fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light to breezy wind. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Very light fine snow, cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1650: Very, very light snow, cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind, mainland very slightly to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel, inner Gold Creek valley and very top of Mt. Roberts, substantially obscured-hidden, SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1544: NWS: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SKAGWAY...HAINES...JUNEAU 344 PM AKST FRI JAN 20 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * LOCATIONS...SKAGWAY...ALONG LYNN CANAL...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS AS WELL AS OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES. * WIND...NORTHEAST WIND GUSTING TO 75 MPH DIMINISHING LATE TONIGHT. A 77 MPH OCCURRED AT THE SOUTH DOUGLAS BOAT HARBOR EARLY THIS MORNING AND AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON. A GUST TO 60 MPH AT THE SKAGWAY AIRPORT OCCURRED THIS MORNING. ELDRED ROCK HAD A PEAK GUST OF 93 MPH. * IMPACTS...HIGH WINDS MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAKE WALKING DIFFICULT. LOOSE OBJECTS MAY BE BLOWN AROUND BY THE WIND. 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 FRIDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1529: A few tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts, whitecaps on parts of the Channel, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured-hidden, SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden. 1450: Cloudy, light to breezy wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden by blowing snow, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Cloudy, light wind, whitecaps on parts of the Channel, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden by blowing snow, very top of Mt. Roberts and SE very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden by blowing snow. 1305: Cloudy, light to breezy wind, no whitecaps visible from here, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden from blowing snow, very top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and very top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured - both areas from blowing snow. 1235: Cloudy, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, whitecaps on the Channel, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden from blowing snow, very top and SE top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured by blowing snow, very top of Mt. Juneau partially obscured by blowing snow. 1206: Some blowing spray on the Channel. 1150: Cloudy, light wind, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden from blowing snow, very top and SE top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured by blowing snow, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 1050: Cloudy, light wind, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden from blowing snow, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured by blowing snow, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 0950: Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured from blowing snow, top of Mt. Roberts and very top of Mt. Juneau partially obscured by blowing snow, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 0850: Cloudy, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, whitecaps on parts of Gastineau Channel, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden by blowing snow, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured by blowing snow, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0848: 41 mph gust from the NE. 0750: Cloudy, light to breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden by blowing snow, top of Mt. Roberts and peak of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured by blowing snow. 0650: Cloudy, breezy with gusts, inner Gold Creek valley obscured to some degree by blowing snow. 0620: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured or hidden by blowing snow, Mt. Roberts very slightly to partially obscured by blowing snow, remainder of mainland very slightly obscured by the blowing snow, breezy with gusts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0527: TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SKAGWAY...HAINES...JUNEAU 527 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * LOCATIONS...SKAGWAY...ALONG LYNN CANAL...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS AS WELL AS OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES. * WIND...NORTH WIND GUSTS TO 77 MPH HAVE ALREADY OCCURRED AT THE SOUTH DOUGLAS BOAT HARBOR AND GUSTS TO 60 MPH AT THE SKAGWAY AIRPORT. GUSTS UP TO 75 MPH. * IMPACTS...HIGH WINDS MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAKE WALKING DIFFICULT. LOOSE OBJECTS MAY BE BLOWN AROUND BY THE WIND. 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 4 PM AKST FRIDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0500 AST: NWS: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 500 AM AKST FRI JAN 20 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * LOCATION...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS AS WELL AS OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES. * WIND...NORTHEAST WIND GUSTS TO 77 MPH HAVE ALREADY OCCURRED AT THE DOUGLAS BOAT HARBOR AND 48 MPH AT THE FEDERAL BUILDING. * TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS ARE LIKELY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACTS...HIGH WINDS MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAKE WALKING DIFFICULT. LOOSE OBJECTS MAY BE BLOWN AROUND BY THE WIND. 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 4 PM AKST FRIDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Thur. 1/19/12: NWS: High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday - See 1553 Below | NWS: A series of Winter Storms to affect Southeast Alaska Friday through Monday - See 0250 Below 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy, light wind after light - breezy to breezy wind with stronger gusts. 2020: Mostly Cloudy, light wind. 2005: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 1950: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, light wind. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear or Mostly Clear. 1650: Partly/Mostly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, at the least snow is blowing to some degree in the inner Gold Creek valley. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1553: NWS: High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 3:53 PM AKST on January 19, 2012 ...High Wind Warning now in effect until 5 am akst Saturday... * location...downtown Juneau and Douglas as well as out of interior passes. * Wind...northeast wind increasing with gusts to 60 mph by late evening and gusts up to 75 mph by early Friday morning. * Timing...strongest winds are likely from early Friday morning through late Friday evening. * Impacts...high winds may cause property damage and make walking difficult. Loose objects may be blown around by the wind. 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 Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Mostly Cloudy, snow blowing at the very tops of the mainland mountains, snow blowing in the Granite Creek area, because of the lighting and increasing clouds it's getting more difficult to see the blowing snow. 1450: Partly Cloudy with thin and very thin clouds, occasional gusts, snow blowing into the sky from parts of the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing into the sky and out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and on the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1406: 24 mph gust of wind. 1350: Mostly Clear with some high thin - very thin clouds, some snow blowing around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing into the sky and out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Clear, snow blowing in a few areas in the inner Gold Creek valley, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak and the SE part of Mt. Roberts, sun shining on the mainland. 1150: Clear, snow blowing around the very top and part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and Roberts Peak on Mt. Roberts, snow blowing at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts and snow blowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1150: High Wind Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AST Saturday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 1150 AM AKST THU JAN 19 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * LOCATION...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS AS WELL AS OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES. * WIND...NORTHEAST WIND GUSTING UP TO 75 MPH. * TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS ARE LIKELY FROM EARLY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY EVENING. * IMPACTS...HIGH WINDS MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAKE WALKING DIFFICULT. LOOSE OBJECTS MAY BE BLOWN AROUND BY THE WIND. 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 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Clear, snow blowing around most of the top of Mt. Roberts and in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and off the mountain at Gastineau Peak and its SE very top, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0953: A Bald Eagle glided by. 0950: Clear, snow blowing at the very top and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and off the mountain at Gastineau Peak and its SE very top, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, sun shining. 0850: Clear, some snow blowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and around most of the top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak and the SE very top of the mountain, sun shining - mostly on the mainland. 0750: Clear, some snow blowing in areas at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and some blowing off Olds Mountain and at Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts. 0650: Clear. 0620: Clear. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0508: NWS: High Wind Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AST Saturday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 5:08 AM AKST on January 19, 2012 ...High Wind Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 am akst Saturday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 am akst Saturday. * Location...downtown Juneau and Douglas as well as out of interior passes. * Wind...northeast wind gusting up to 75 mph. * Timing...strongest winds are likely from early Friday morning through late Friday evening. * Impacts...high winds may cause property damage and make walking difficult. Loose objects may be blown around by the wind. 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 noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0250 AST: NWS: A series of Winter Storms to affect Southeast Alaska Friday through Monday. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 2:50 AM AKST on January 19, 2012 ...A series of winter storms to affect Southeast Alaska Friday through Monday... A series of strong low pressure systems lifting out of the central Pacific is forecast to battle a deep and very cold air mass across the Panhandle starting Friday and continuing into early next week. Temperatures are expected to slowly rise through this time period. The first low is forecast to move into the southeast Gulf Friday and will bring snow to the southern Panhandle and strong winds...low wind chills...and heavy freezing spray to the northern Panhandle. A second strong low is forecast to move into the southeast Gulf Saturday then weaken as it moves across central Southeast Alaska Saturday night and Sunday morning. This will bring snow to the central and part of the northern Panhandle...while the southern Panhandle will likely mix with rain. Strong north winds and low wind chills will continue for far northern Southeast Alaska. The third system is looking more likely to track further east into southern Southeast Alaska Monday. This would generally mean more precipitation over the south than the north...and if it tracks too far east it would diminish the snow threat over the north. Persons across Southeast Alaska...especially those with outdoor activities...should be prepared for harsh winter conditions including strong winds...low wind chills...freezing spray...and heavy snow. Keep updated on this developing winter weather event with the latest National Weather Service warnings and forecasts available from NOAA Weather Radio or on the world wide web. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed. 1/18/12: NWS: A series of Winter Storms to affect Southeast Alaska Friday through Monday - See 1558 Below 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear, snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1558: NWS: A series of Winter Storms to affect Southeast Alaska Friday through Monday. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 3:58 PM AKST on January 18, 2012 ...A series of winter storms to affect Southeast Alaska Friday through Monday... A series of strong low pressure systems lifting out of the central Pacific is forecast to battle a deep and very cold air mass across the Panhandle starting Friday and continuing into early next week. Temperatures are expected to slowly rise through this time period. The first low is forecast to move into the southeast Gulf Friday and will bring snow to the southern Panhandle and strong winds...low wind chills...and heavy freezing spray to the northern Panhandle. A second strong low is forecast to move into the southeast Gulf late Saturday and into the north central Gulf Sunday. This will bring more snow to the southern Panhandle that will likely mix with rain. Snow will also spread across the central Panhandle Saturday night. Strong north winds and low wind chills will continue for northern Southeast Alaska. A third system will move through Southeast Alaska with snow for the northern half and a mix of rain and snow for the southern half. Persons across Southeast Alaska...especially those with outdoor activities...should be prepared for harsh winter conditions including strong winds...low wind chills...freezing spray...and heavy snow. Keep updated on this developing winter weather event with the latest National Weather Service warnings and forecasts available from NOAA Weather Radio or on the world wide web. Mm ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Clear, Olds Mountain mostly hidden by blowing snow, snow blowing around the top - upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some snow blowing around the top of Roberts Peak on Mt. Roberts. 1450: Clear, snow billowing around Olds Mountain, blowing around much of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and some blowing at the very top and into the sky on Mt. Roberts and blowing out towards the Channel at Gastineau Peak and Roberts Peak, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and on the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Clear, snow billowing off Olds Mountain, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and blowing out towards the Channel from Gastineau Peak and the SE part of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and blowing out towards the Channel from Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts and the SE part of Mt. Roberts, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, sun on the mainland. 1150: Clear, snow blowing around and off Olds Mountain, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a bit blowing at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, snow blowing off Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts and off the SE very top of the mountain. 1050: Clear, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing off at Gastineau Peak and the SE very top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, small bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Clear, snow blowing around the top of Olds Mountain, at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, and blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak and the SE part of the mountain. 0750: Clear, snow billowing into the sky at Olds Mountain, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0720: Clear, snow billowing into the sky at Olds Mountain, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Tue. 1/17/12: Second Session of the 27th Alaska State Legislature Convenes Today - The House at 1 PM and the Senate at 1:30 PM 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1753: A Deer passed through our yard. It had crossed Nowell Avenue from the upper side, crossed our driveway, paused, and then went between the houses to the neighbor's backyard. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1620: Clear, some snow blowing at the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1550: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing around the top of Olds Mountain. 1450: Clear, a bit of snow blowing around the top of Olds Mountain. 1350: Clear, a bit of snow blowing around the top of Olds Mountain. 1305: Clear, some snow blowing in the vicinity of Olds Mountain, some snow blowing off the SE very top of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Clear, some snow blowing off Olds Mountain and some blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, light wind. 1050: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain, light wind. 0950: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain, bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, sun shining at the house now. 0935: A Bald Eagle flew SE and then S. 0850: Clear, snow blowing around and off Olds Mountain, a bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 0750: Clear, snow blowing around and off Olds Mountain. 0735: Clear, snow blowing around and off Olds Mountain. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear, Moon is very low in the sky to the S. Mon. 1/16/12: M.L. King Jr. Day - Federal, State, and Local Holiday 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear; snow blowing around the top of Olds Mountain? 1550: Clear, snow blowing around the top of Olds Mountain and along a part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1450: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, some snow blowing at the high points of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and on the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Clear, some snow blowing off Olds Mountain, at Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, and a tiny bit at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts. 1250: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and a bit along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, sun shining on the mainland. 1150: Clear, a bit of snow blowing off Olds Mountain, at Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, and along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, sun shining - mostly on the mainland. 1050: Clear, a few clouds, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak as well as a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts, tiny bit of snow blowing along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0950: Clear, sun shining at the house, snow blowing off Olds Mountain, a bit of snow blowing along part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and some blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, 0850: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and off its top at Gastineau Peak. 0750: Clear, snow blowing into the sky at Olds Mountain, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. SUNDAY 1/15/12: 1953: The High Wind Warning is Cancelled - See 1953 Below 2050 AST: Clear. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1953: The High Wind Warning is Cancelled. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 753 PM AKST SUN JAN 15 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS CANCELLED THE HIGH WIND WARNING. PEAK WINDS AT SOUTH DOUGLAS HAVE ONLY REACHED 35 MPH THROUGH THE PERIOD AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO REACH 60 MPH. HOWEVER...GUSTS TO 45 MPH ARE STILL POSSIBLE THROUGH THE NIGHT NEAR SOUTH DOUGLAS AND DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND INTERIOR PASSES. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1720: Clear, light wind. 1650: Clear, snow blowing around Olds Mountain. 1620: Olds Mountain is hidden by billowing snow. 1550: Clear, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, the Mt. Juneau Ridge and off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, snow blowing off Olds Mountain. 1450: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and some snow blowing off Olds Mountain. 1350: Clear, tiny bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, some snow blowing off Olds Mountain. 1250: Clear, small bit of snow blowing in spots at the very tops of the mainland mountains with some snow blowing off Olds Mountain, sun shining on the mainland. 1150: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, some snow blowing off Olds Mountain and some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, sun shining - mostly on the mainland, light wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1131: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 PM AST this evening JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 1131 AM AKST SUN JAN 15 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND SOUTH DOUGLAS. * WIND...EAST WIND 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. * TIMING...TAKU WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON WITH STRONGEST GUSTS SUNDAY EVENING. HIGH WIND GUSTS MAY PERSIST THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS...HIGH WINDS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE BUILDINGS... BOATS... AND PROPERTY. 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 8 PM AKST SUNDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, some snow blowing off Olds Mountain and some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, sun shining. 0950: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau and at one of the high points of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing off Olds Mountain and off Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts, sun shining - mostly on the mainland. 0850: Clear, light wind, snow blowing off Olds Mountain, a tiny bit at the peak of Mt. Juneau, and some snow blowing off Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts and in the vicinity of Gastineau Peak, the sun is shining on the tops and very tops of the mainland mountains. 0750: Clear, snow blowing off Olds Mountain, light wind. 0650: Clear, light wind. 0620: Clear. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0446 AST: High Wind Warning remains in effect from Noon to 9 PM AST this evening. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 446 AM AKST SUN JAN 15 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * LOCATION...DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND SOUTH DOUGLAS. * WIND...EAST WIND 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. * TIMING...TAKU WINDS WILL INCREASE THROUGH SUNDAY WITH STRONGEST GUSTS LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON. HIGH WIND GUSTS MAY PERSIST THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS...HIGH WINDS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO DAMAGE BUILDINGS... BOATS... AND PROPERTY. 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 NOON AKST SUNDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sat. 1/14/12: 1532: NWS: High Wind Warning in effect from Noon to 9 PM AST Sunday for downtown Juneau and south Douglas - See 1532 Below 2050 AST: Clear. 4" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Mostly Clear, wind blowing for at least a part of the mainland. 1850: Mostly Clear. 1750: Clear, light wind. 1650: Clear with a few clouds, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and to some degree in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1635: Clear with some scattered clouds, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in much of the inner Gold Creek valley, light wind. 1550: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing and billowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and some wind blowing around the top of Mt. Juneau. 1535: Partly Cloudy, light wind, snow blowing and billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and some wind blowing around the top of Mt. Juneau. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1532: NWS: High Wind Warning in effect from Noon to 9 PM AST Sunday for downtown Juneau and south Douglas. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 3:32 PM AKST on January 14, 2012 ...High Wind Warning in effect from noon to 9 PM akst Sunday for downtown Juneau and south Douglas... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect from noon to 9 PM akst Sunday. * Location...downtown Juneau and south Douglas. * Wind...30 to 40 mph with gusts to 60 mph. * Timing...Taku winds will increase through the day Sunday with strongest gusts late Sunday afternoon. Winds will be begin to diminish Sunday evening. * Impacts...high winds have the potential to damage buildings, boats, and property. 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 Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1450: Partly Cloudy, snow billowing around in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts, into the sky, and blowing out over the Channel, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and on the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, snow blowing around in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts blowing around and billowing into the sky and out over the Channel, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Mostly Clear, snow blowing around in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts blowing around and billowing into the sky and out over the Channel, a bit of snow blowing at the SE very top of Mt. Juneau. 1150: Mostly Clear, snow blowing around in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts blowing around and billowing into the sky and out over the Channel, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Mostly Clear, sun shining, snow billowing around and off the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and billowing out towards the Channel, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0950: Mostly Clear, sun shining - mostly on the mainland, snow billowing around and off the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and billowing out towards the Channel at the saddle between Gold Ridge and Gastineau Peak and at Gastineau Peak. 0850: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, blowing around and off the very top and top of Mt. Roberts, and blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0750: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts, the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a bit at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 0650: Partly Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy with a small clear area to the SW and a few breaks. Fri. 1/13/12: 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy. .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-9/16" of Snowfall today with 5" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 2035: Partly Cloudy, ribbon upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1950: Mostly Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1820: Cloudy, small lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1800: .05" of Melted Precipitation and 1-9/16" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1726: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1720: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1635: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 9/16" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts hidden and a lower cloud, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1420: A few tiny flakes falling, cloudy, a few very tiny breaks, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1405: Light Snow after very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, some hints of blue, clouds hiding most of the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and hiding the top - upper part of Mt. Roberts, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1350: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Snow after Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1236: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1235: Light very fine snow, cloudy, much of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1220: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds. 1200: Very Slight Trace of Melted Precipitation and a few tiny Snowflakes of Snowfall. 1150: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, a few heavily filtered breaks, some clouds around the very top of Mt. Juneau, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Mostly Cloudy. 1005: Cloudy with some large breaks and very small and tiny breaks. 0950: Partly Cloudy. 0920: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Cloudy with a small area of heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, clouds skimming - snow blowing around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 0835: Cloudy with a few filtered breaks, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden by snow blowing or in clouds. 0820: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0750: Mostly Clear. 0735: Partly Cloudy. 0650: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with mostly high thinnish, thin and very thin clouds. 0620 AST: Cloudy with some breaks and thinner clouds, the Moon is visible to the SW, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. Thur. 1/12/12: NWS: Very Cold and Windy Conditions for the Panhandle this weekend and next week - See 2030 Below 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy but with the "clear" areas filtered. .57" of Rainfall to this point today. 3" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2030: NWS: Very Cold and Windy Conditions for the Panhandle this weekend and next week. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 8:30 PM AKST on January 12, 2012 ...Very cold and windy conditions for the Panhandle this weekend and next week... The weather pattern across Southeast Alaska will turn very cold and windy starting late Friday night and persist through next week. A strong high pressure center will build over the Yukon Friday night and the northern Panhandle Saturday. This high pressure will send very cold Arctic air across the area causing temperatures to fall through the day Friday into the 20s over the northern areas and lower 30s over the southern area. Temperatures will continue to fall through the weekend with highs ranging from the single digits over the northern third of the Panhandle to the mid 20s to mid teens over the southern third. Low temperatures will range from below zero over the northern half to low teens over the south third. The cold air will persist into next week and high temperatures will range from single digits over the northern half and near 20 over the southern half. Lows will remain below zero to single digits. People should take action to keep pipes from freezing since many locations across Southeast Alaska are snow free. Along with the very cold temperatures the high pressure will produce very strong winds from the northeast. Winds will increase through Friday night and persist into next week. Marine waters will see widespread gales over the northern two thirds with gusts from 60 to 70 kt out of interior passes over the Inner Channels and over the northeast Gulf. The strong winds and cold temperatures will produce heavy freezing spray late Friday night into Saturday and continue through the weekend. There will also be very strong wind gusts in exposed areas and near interior passes over land areas. The Juneau area can expect Taku winds to develop late Friday night and persist into early next week. The combination of the strong winds and cold temperatures will create very cold wind chills ranging from -30 over the far northern areas to -10 over the central Inner Channels. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1950: Cloudy. 1914: Cloudy. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few lower clouds. 1800: .55" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy, a few sprinkles. 1620: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1500: .47" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top and part of the top of Mt. Juneau and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1405: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1355: High Rain Rate of .16" of Rain per hour. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1335: Rain, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1317: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 1311: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1235: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden. 1200: .37" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1120: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light to breezy wind, whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 1035: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0905: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 0835: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0750: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 0700: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Light - Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 0620: Light - Very Light Rain, Cloudy. .16" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0519: NWS: Very cold and windy conditions for the Panhandle this weekend and next week. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 5:19 AM AKST on January 12, 2012 ...Very cold and windy conditions for the Panhandle this weekend and next week... The weather pattern across Southeast Alaska will turn very cold and windy starting late Friday night and persist through next week. A strong high pressure center will build over the Yukon Friday night and the northern Panhandle Saturday. This high pressure will send very cold Arctic air across the area causing temperatures to fall through the day Friday into the 20s over the northern areas and lower 30s over the southern area. Temperatures will continue to fall through the weekend with highs ranging from the single digits over the northern third of the Panhandle to the mid 20s to mid teens over the southern third. Low temperatures will range from below zero over the northern half to low teens over the south third. The cold air will persist into next week and high temperatures will range from single digits over the northern half and near 20 over the southern half. Lows will remain below zero to single digits. People should take action to keep pipes from freezing since many locations across Southeast Alaska are snow free. Along with the very cold temperatures the high pressure will produce locally very strong winds from the north northeast. Winds will increase through Friday night and persist into next week. Marine waters will see widespread gales over the northern two thirds with gusts from 60 to 70 kt out of interior passes over the Inner Channels and the northeast Gulf. The strong winds and cold temperatures will produce heavy freezing spray late Friday night into Saturday and continue through the weekend. There will also be localized very strong winds gusts in exposed areas and near interior passes over land areas. The Juneau area can expect Taku winds to develop late Friday night and persist into early next week. The combination of the strong winds and cold temperatures will create very cold wind chills ranging from -30 over the far northern areas to -10 over the central Inner Channels. This statement will be updated at 9 PM akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0154 AST: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. Wed. 1/11/12: 2138 AST: High Rain Rate of .13" of Rain per hour. 2100: .56" of Precipitation so far today. At least 1" of Snowfall today with 6" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Rain, Cloudy. 2020: Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Drizzle/Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1850: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy. 1800: .49" of Precipitation so far today and there was at least 1" of Snowfall overnight before it started melting-settling. 1750: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy. 1650: Very Light Misting/Drizzle, Cloudy. 1550: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1500: .47" of Precipitation so far today and there was at least 1" of Snowfall overnight before it started melting-settling. 1450: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1350: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1250: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .44" of Precipitation so far today and there was at least 1" of Snowfall overnight before it started melting-settling. 1150: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1050: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1020: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1019: High Precipitation Rate of .08" of Precipitation per hour. 1005: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, very top Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 0950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, obsemainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 0905: Snow-Rain. 0850: Rain (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400' - 600', light wind. 0750: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .24" of Precipitation so far today and there was at least 1" of Snowfall overnight before it started melting-settling. 0650: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .20" of Precipitation so far today and there was at least 1" of Snowfall overnight before it started melting-settling. 0137 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Precipitation per hour. Tue. 1/10/12: Wind Direction Vane was Frozen until 0955 2100 AST: .21" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-5/8" of Snowfall today with 7" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .10" of Melted Precipitation and 3-1/2" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1605: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1544: High Precipitation Rate of .06" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1500: .01" of Melted Precipitation and 3/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1414: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: Very light very fine snow after heavier snow, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1320: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured. 1250: Cloudy, murky around parts of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Cloudy, clouds skimming the peak of Mt. Juneau, the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and Mt. Roberts. 1050: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley slightly obscured. 0950: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden. 0847: A few small snowflakes falling, cloudy, clouds skimming the SE part of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts and part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 0822: Cloudy, slightly murky - murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts and the SE part of Mt. Juneau. 0750: Cloudy. 0700: 3/16" of Snowfall overnight, most likely all occurring between 2100 hrs. 1/09 and Midnight. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. 3/16" of Snowfall overnight, most likely all occurring between 2100 hrs. 1/09 and Midnight. Mon. 1/09/12: Wind Direction Vane Froze at about 0430 2138 AST: High Rain Rate of .13" of Rain per hour. 2050: Cloudy. .09" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-9/16" of Snowfall today with 2" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Cloudy, a few breaks. 1850: A few small snowflakes falling, cloudy, a few breaks. 1800: .09" of Precipitation and 1-9/16" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Cloudy with an area of clear sky. 1650: Cloudy with a few breaks and small clear areas, inner Gold Creek valley obscured to some degree. 1620: Very, very light snow, cloudy, large area of slightly filtered clear sky, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and murky around the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy, small filtered clear area, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1500: .08" of Precipitation and 1-9/16" Snowfall so far today. 1455: Cloudy with an area of clear sky and a few breaks, part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1420: Very, very light snow, cloudy, some breaks, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, sun shining on Heintzleman Ridge. 1350: Light Snow, Cloudy, a few hints of blue overhead, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1335: Light Snow. 1320: Very, very light snow, cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1250: Snow, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1213: A few snowflakes falling. 1200: .07" of Precipitation and 1-1/16" Snowfall so far today. 1150: Partly Cloudy, a few spots and areas of very weak - weak sunshine, slightly murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1135: Cloudy, some breaks, weakened sunshine on trees to the N, spots and areas of weak sunshine on the mainland, murky around the very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1100: Very, very light snow. 1054: Spots and areas of very weak to weak sunshine on the mainland. 1050: Cloudy, small area of filtered - slightly filtered blue, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured, murky around the peak of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts. 1010: Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley and remainder of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0950: Cloudy, a few breaks, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0931: Extremely Weak Sunshine on the very lowest part of downtown. 0915: Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, Last Chance Basin and remainder of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 0900: .07" of Precipitation and 1" Snowfall so far today. 0857: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 0850: Cloudy, some hints of breaks, slightly murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0820: Cloudy with an area of filtered blue, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, murky in the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0805: Very Light Snow (just started), Cloudy, most of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0750: Cloudy with a large break. 0740: Cloudy with a break and a very small break. 0710: Light Snow, Cloudy. 0700: .07" of Precipitation and 13/16" Snowfall so far today. 0650: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks. 0620: A few very small snowflakes falling, partly cloudy. .07" of Precipitation and 13/16" Snowfall so far today. 0324 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Precipitation per hour. SUNDAY 1/08/12: Record precipitation for Saturday, Jan. 7th in Haines and Juneau - See 0411 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy, light wind. 1" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Cloudy, occasional light wind. 1850: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .35" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy. 1650: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, light wind. 1550: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and top - upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1500: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, some mostly very small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1435: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1050: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0950: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0850: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 0750: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, light wind with an occasional gust. 0700: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Sprinkling, Cloudy, light wind. 0620: Cloudy, at the least the SE very top of Mt. Juneau is in clouds, light wind. .19" of Rainfall to this point today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0411: Record precipitation for Saturday, Jan. 7th in Haines and Juneau. NWS Record Report Statement as of 4:11 AM AKST on January 08, 2012 ...Record precipitation for Saturday in Haines and Juneau... Rain and melted snow Location New Record Old Record Year Set Haines Airport 1.61 1.22 1996 Juneau Airport 1.08 1.01 1986 Juneau NWS* 1.00 0.66 2010 *Short or incomplete climate record. Rcl Jan 12 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0303 AST: High Rain Rate of .30" of Rain per hour. Sat. 1/07/12: Record precipitation for Saturday Jan. 7th in Haines and Juneau - See 0411 1/08 Above 2100 AST: .89" of Rainfall to this point today. 4" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 2020: Cloudy, light to breezy wind. 2016: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1950: Rain, Cloudy. 1930: Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Light Drizzle/Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .75" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Drizzle/Rain, Cloudy. 1724: Rain, Cloudy. 1650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley obscured to some degree. 1635: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and likely Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley likely partially to substantially obscured. 1550: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden. 1500: .69" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1435: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming the SE part of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few mostly very small and tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1335: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau, light wind. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts hidden and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1200: .58" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1135: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind, whitecaps on the Channel. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind, some whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0853: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0835: Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, breezy. 0824: High Rain Rate of .21" of Rain per hour. 0812: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0750: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley at the least is hidden, light to breezy wind. 0747: High Rain Rate of .15" of Rain per hour. 0700: .23" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. .20" of Rainfall to this point today. 0409 AST: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. Fri. 1/06/12: Russian Orthodox Christmas | Epiphany | 0940: Wind Direction Vane is Working Now 2100 AST: .07" of Precipitation to this point today. 11/16" of Snowfall today with 7" (nominal) on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 2000: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. 1950: Very Light Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, location of the Moon is visible. 1850: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon, location of the Moon is visible. 1800: .03" of Precipitation and 11/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, band Channel side of Last Chance Basin. 1650: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, band upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and Channel side of Last Chance Basin. 1550: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1526: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 7/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Few very tiny flakes falling, cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts. 1435: Few very tiny flakes falling, cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1352: Very, very light snow, cloudy, much of upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1300: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1248: A few small snowflakes falling, heavier snow over the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1220: Light Snow. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1140: Very Light Snow. 1132: Few very tiny snowflakes falling, light wind. 1050: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top and SE top of Mt. Roberts. 1035: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0935: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0900: A Bald Eagle flew W. 0850: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0820: Cloudy, slightly murky to murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0750: Cloudy, murky to some degree in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. Thur. 1/05/12: Wind Direction Vane Frozen much of the Day? 2050 AST: Thin and very thin clouds over most of the sky, halo around the Moon which is slightly filtered. .09" of Precipitation to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 7" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Thinnish?, thin, and very thin clouds over most of the sky, halo around the Moon which is slightly filtered. 1850: Mostly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, the Moon is slightly filtered. 1800: .09" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Mostly Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, the Moon is very slightly filtered. 1650: Partly Cloudy, the Moon is shining. 1550: Thin - very thin clouds and slightly filtered - filtered blue over most of the sky with some thicker mid-level clouds, slightly veiled Moon. 1520: Cloudy with thinner areas with heavily filtered blue - hints of blue, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1507: Weak Sunshine on the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1500: .09" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy with areas of heavily filtered blue, slightly murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1438: Cloudy, some hints of blue, a few spots of extremely weak sunshine on the mainland. 1420: Cloudy, light precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Extremely Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy. 1330: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1220: Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .08" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1157: Snow Pellets. 1150: Very Light Rain-Snow. 1148: A few tiny scattered snow pellets falling, cloudy, a few hints of blue, a few lower wisps. 1050: Very, very light rain-snow after a lull, cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming peak of Mt. Juneau. 0942: Ice Pellet Shower. 0935: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0850: Cloudy with some hints of breaks, part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge obscured-hidden. 0833: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, a few lower wisps. Brief tiny ice pellet shower in the past 45 minutes. 0805: Cloudy with small thinner areas and spots in the clouds. 0750: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 0735: Very, very light sprinkles, cloudy. 0700: .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and Channel side of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds. 0620: Cloudy, Mt. Roberts mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 500', Mt. Maria hidden by fog/clouds. .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 0200 AST: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Wed. 1/04/12: 0726: 4.3 M Earthquake 135 miles NW of Juneau - See 0726 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy. .34" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" of Snowfall today with 8" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1845: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. 1800: .32" of Precipitation and 1-1/2" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Cloudy with veiled Moon. 1650: Cloudy with thinner, thin , and very thin clouds in the SE part of sky with filtered breaks and a veiled Moon. 1550: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1520: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 450' - 500' hidden by fog/clouds. 1500: .32" of Precipitation and 1-1/2" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, most of the top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and Mt. Roberts above about 500' hidden by fog/clouds. 1350: Very Light Rain after Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1250: Light Rain, Cloudy, much of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, some lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1200: .24" of Precipitation and 1-1/2" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1020: Very Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. .21" of Precipitation and 1-1/2" of Snowfall so far today. 0950: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 300'- 500' and partially obscured below that. 0923: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper parts of the mainland hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 0900: .17" of Precipitation and 1-5/16" of Snowfall so far today. 0850: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 300' and substantially obscured below that. 0828: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .04" of Precipitation and 5/8" of Snowfall so far today. 0747: High Precipitation Rate of .18" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0728: Snow (accumulating), Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0726: 4.3 M Earthquake 135 miles NW of Juneau. KINY Radio reported that a woman in the Marine View Apartments building on South Franklin Street felt the earthquake. SEAK71 PAAQ 041628 EQIAKX TSUNAMI SEISMIC INFORMATION STATEMENT NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK 728 AM AKST WED JAN 4 2012 ...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 - 4.3 TIME - 0726 AKST JAN 04 2012 0826 PST JAN 04 2012 1626 UTC JAN 04 2012 LOCATION - 59.0 NORTH 137.9 WEST 75 MILES/121 KM SE OF YAKUTAT ALASKA 135 MILES/217 KM NW OF JUNEAU ALASKA DEPTH - 4 MILES/7 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0700: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 0700: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower ribbon. 0620 AST: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau; inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden? Trace of Rainfall to this point today. Tue. 1/03/12: NWS Summary of December 2011 Weather at the Juneau International Airport - See Below 2249 AST: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. 2100: .06" of Precipitation to this point today. 3/4" of Snowfall today. 2050: Very, very light drizzle/sprinkling, cloudy. 2000: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. 1950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, light wind. 1930: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley obscured to some degree, light wind. 1850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, parts of the mainland partially obscured or more. 1800: 03" of Precipitation and 3/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1650: Extremely Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy. 1620: Very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, light wind. 1550: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1538: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1500: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 01" of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top - top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1420: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1335: Very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1245: Snow, Cloudy, darker, mainland hidden. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Light Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured, breezy. 1145: Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured, light to breezy wind with gusts. 1135: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of Mt. Roberts and of Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 1050: Very, very light snow, light wind with occasional gusts. 1047: Cloudy, snow to the E and NE, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1030: Cloudy, light wind with occasional gusts, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley. 0950: Cloudy, snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Mostly Cloudy with high clouds. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- NWS Summary of December 2011 Weather at the Juneau International Airport: ...ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION AND NEAR NORMAL SNOWFALL FOR DECEMBER... THE OVERALL AVERAGE TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER WAS 33.8 DEGREES...WHICH IS AROUND 4 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. THE HIGHEST TEMPERATURE OF THE MONTH OF 44 DEGREES WAS RECORDED ON DECEMBER 5TH AND DECEMBER 22ND. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE OF 18 DEGREES OCCURRED ON DECEMBER 30TH. TOTAL LIQUID PRECIPITATION FOR THE MONTH WAS 7.44 INCHES...WHICH IS 1.60 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL. THE TOTAL SNOWFALL OF 14.5 INCHES WAS ABOUT 1 INCH BELOW NORMAL. THE SNOWIEST 24 HOUR PERIOD THIS MONTH WAS FROM THE 28TH TO THE 29TH WHEN 4.3 INCHES OF SNOW WAS RECORDED. THE HIGHEST WIND GUST AT THE AIRPORT WAS 53 MPH FROM THE SOUTHEAST ON THE 1ST...AND THE HIGHEST GUST AT THE DOUGLAS BOAT HARBOR WAS 54 MPH FROM THE NORTHEAST ON THE 4TH. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. 1/02/12: Federal, State, and Local Holiday | Avalanche Control on Mt. Roberts above Thane Road started at 1003, Last Shot was Fired at 1127 2050 AST: Slightly Filtered-Filtered Clear sky and thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. .12" of Precipitation to this point today. 3/16" of Snowfall (mostly from snow pellets) today with 8" (nominal) of snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Partly Cloudy with thin or very thin clouds, clear areas are slightly filtered. 1850: Partly Cloudy with thin or very thin clouds, halo around the Moon. 1800: .12" of Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall (from snow pellets) so far today. 1750: Mostly Clear. 1650: Partly Cloudy. 1635: Cloudy, a few breaks, the Moon is partially visible. 1550: Mostly Cloudy, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1500: .12" of Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall (mostly from snow pellets) so far today. 1450: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, partly cloudy. 1350: Partly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley very slightly to slightly obscured, areas of extremely weak to very weak sunshine on the mainland. 1338: Very, very light snow. 1250: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on much of the mainland. 1231: Very Light Extremely Fine Snow, Partly Cloudy, blue is very slightly filtered, extremely weak to weakened sunshine on most of the mainland. 1200: .12" of Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall (from snow pellets) so far today. 1150: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, spots and areas of very weak - weak sunshine on the mainland. 1050: Mostly Cloudy, very weak sunshine on the very lowest part of the mainland, slightly murky around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1035: Cloudy with some breaks and a clear area, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very weak sunshine on the lowest part of Downtown Juneau and on the Bridge. 1003: A Bald Eagle is in a tree to the NE along the shore. 0950: Partly Cloudy, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured- hidden. 0930: Snow Pellets, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0920: Very light very fine snow, partly cloudy. 0900: .11" of Precipitation and 1/8" of Snowfall (from snow pellets) so far today. 0850: Mostly Cloudy. 0805: Cloudy with a very large area of filtered blue to the NW, inner Gold Creek valley slightly obscured. 0800: Very Small Snow Pellets, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0750: A few very small flakes of snow, cloudy with breaks and small clear area. 0700: .10" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 0650: Very Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, small area of filtered blue with a star visible. 0620: Cloudy with some large breaks and a few stars visible, light wind. .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 0102 AST: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 1/01/12: Happy New Year! | 1849: Winter Storm Warning is Cancelled - See 1849 Below | Since 0430 The Wind Direction Vane is definitely OK and has been variably semi-frozen and freely moving since 2120 12/31 2223 AST: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. 2100: .54" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 7-3/8" of Snowfall today with 13" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1950: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds. 1850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, the upper part of Last Chance Basin, and Mt. Roberts above about 400' hidden by fog/clouds, light wind. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1849: Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 6:49 PM AKST on January 01, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Snow has transitioned to a rain snow mix that will continue through Sunday night with additional snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Snowfall reports for the area Sunday ranging from 4 to 12 inches with highest amounts north of Juneau and elevation above 300 feet. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1820: Light to Breezy wind. 1800: .50" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 7-3/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper parts of the mainland hidden, light wind. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden., 1620: Rain with a small bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1550: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1545: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:45 PM AKST on January 01, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 PM akst this evening. * Snow...8 to 15 inches before mixing with rain this evening. Snow rates could reach 2 inches per hour. * Timing...heaviest snow through early Sunday evening. * Impacts...driving will be difficult. 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. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1535: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above 300' - 500' and slightly to partially obscured below that. 1500: .39" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 7-3/8" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden and substantially obscured 1350: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1250: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1235: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1224: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1200: .21" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4-3/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. -------------------------------------------------------------- 1147: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 PM AST this evening NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:47 AM AKST on January 01, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... * snow...8 to 15 inches before mixing with rain this evening. Snow rates could reach 2 inches per hour. * Timing...heaviest snow through early Sunday evening. * Impacts...driving will be difficult. 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. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------- 1130: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1120: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1050: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1035: Light 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. 1014: .18" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4-1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 0950: A few small snowflakes falling, cloudy, wind blowing snow off the trees, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0900: .17" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4-1/8" of Snowfall so far today. 0850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 0829: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0750: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .13" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-7/8" of Snowfall so far today. 0650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. .11" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-5/16" of Snowfall so far today. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0442: Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:42 AM AKST on January 01, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect until 9 PM akst this evening. * Snow...8 to 15 inches before mixing with rain this evening. Snow rates could reach 2 inches per hour. * Timing...heaviest snow from late Sunday morning through early Sunday evening. * Impacts...driving will be difficult. 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. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0039 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .09" of Melted Precipitation per hour.