MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for FEBRUARY 2009 NAME: 3270 Nowell CITY: West Juneau STATE: Alaska ELEV: 97 ft LAT: 58° 17' 33" N LONG: 134° 25' 37" W TEMPERATURE (°F), RAIN (in), WIND SPEED (mph), SNOW (in). Snowfall from 21:00 - 21:00, all others Midnight to Midnight. HEAT COOL AVG WIND SNOW MEAN DEG DEG WIND DOM RUN ON(1) DAY TEMP HIGH TIME LOW TIME DAYS DAYS RAIN SPEED HIGH TIME DIR (mi) SNOW GRND WEATHER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 35.4 37.3 6:35p 32.9 12:05a 29.6 0.0 0.31 3.3 18.0 5:55a SSE 80.25 0.3 (a) Cld/Sn-LtRn-Mst-Spr-Rn-Drz/FewLulls Lt-BrzWindOcc Cd 2 35.7 37.8 12:05p 32.7 12:00m 29.3 0.0 0.10 0.9 10.0 8:45a S 20.65 0.0 (a) Cld/Rn-VryLtMst-Spr Cld Cld/Spr Cd Ovcst Cd Cd/Rn-Sn 3 30.8 33.5 12:50p 27.2 7:00p 34.2 0.0 0.76 0.4 15.0 2:00p S 10.24 4.9 (a) Cd/Sn-LtSn Cd Cd/IceSnPell-LtSn-S FewBrks P/MCd Cd/S 4 28.9 30.4 3:40p 27.0 5:40a 36.1 0.0 0.04 0.4 9.0 3:10a S 8.52 2.1 (a) Cd/S Cd Cd/XtmLt-VryLtS-S Cd ThnnishOvcst/OccXtrmLtS 5 30.1 32.9 2:10p 27.9 7:10a 34.9 0.0 TRACE 0.3 11.0 12:20a W 7.12 0.5 (a) Cd Cd/Sn Cd-Brks/FewVryLtSnShrs MCd Cd-OccSm-TnyBrks 6 32.9 34.9 4:25p 29.4 2:40a 32.1 0.0 0.96 1.8 17.0 8:40p SSE 41.83 5.0 (a) Cd Cd/Sn Cd/Sn-Rn/Rn-Sn/Rn Cd/Rn-Lt-VryLtRn-Rn LtWnd 7 36.1 38.0 5:30p 34.3 12:45a 28.9 0.0 0.61 2.5 23.0 11:30p E 58.78 0.0 (a) Cld/Rn-VryLtRn-Spr-Rn-LtRn-Mst Lt-BrzyWind Cld 8 32.7 34.6 12:05a 30.3 8:55p 32.3 0.0 0.45 0.6 11.0 1:00a S 13.79 4.0 (a) Cd Cd/FewSnShrs Cd/Sn-VryLt-XtmLt-HvySn Cd PCd Cd/Sn 9 30.8 32.4 1:10p 29.7 7:30p 34.2 0.0 0.27 0.6 9.0 7:10a SSE 13.11 8.0 (a) Cd/Sn-Lt-VryLtS Cd Cd/Lt-VryLtS SmBrk Cd/VryLtS-S Cd 10 30.0 30.7 6:15p 28.5 12:00m 35.0 0.0 0.09 0.4 9.0 12:55p S 9.89 1.9 (a) Cd/S Cd Cd/VryLt-XtmLtS-S FwBrks Cd OccSnShrs MCd Cd 11 27.5 32.2 2:10p 19.2 12:00m 37.5 0.0 TRACE 0.4 7.0 8:50p WSW 9.71 1.5 33"* Cd/S Flakes-VryLtS-SToEve Cd Brks-MCd Cd DecrCds Clr 12 19.4 27.6 1:00p 14.6 7:25a 45.6 0.0 0.00 1.4 11.0 2:15p WSW 34.36 0.0 (a) Clear HighThin-VryThinCds Clear SnowBlowingonMtns 13 16.1 26.9 11:30a 11.2 8:00a 48.9 0.0 0.00 0.9 8.0 3:55p WSW 20.42 0.0 (a) Clear MostlyClear Clear SomeHighThinHaze 14 15.7 28.4 12:00p 9.9 7:40a 49.3 0.0 0.00 1.0 6.0 4:50a WSW 23.84 0.0 (a) Clear MClr Clr-ThinClds Clr-SlightHaze Clr 15 21.1 25.4 2:20p 12.6 12:05a 43.9 0.0 TRACE 0.1 7.0 11:10a W 2.32 0.0 (a) Clr IncrCds Cld FewTnyBrks Cd/XtmLtFrzDrz PCd MCd Cd 16 28.5 31.8 3:10p 24.7 12:35a 36.5 0.0 TRACE 0.0 6.0 5:20a SSE 0.24 0.2 (a) Cldy Cldy/VryLtSn Cldy Cldy/VryLtSn-Sn Cldy 17 30.2 36.2 1:15p 24.7 11:45p 34.8 0.0 0.00 0.7 13.0 2:45p W 16.12 0.3**(a) Cld Brks DecrClds PCld Clr PCld MCld Cld 18 29.3 36.3 1:20p 22.9 11:50p 35.7 0.0 TRACE 0.7 13.0 1:35p W 16.45 0.0 (a) Cld Cld/VryVryLtFrzDriz-Driz Brks PCld MClr Clr 19 27.5 34.9 1:30p 20.8 7:25a 37.5 0.0 0.00 0.2 4.0 1:05a W 5.55 0.0 (a) Clr Thinnsh-Thn-VryThnCds PCd PCd/MClr IncrCd Cd MCd 20 31.1 33.7 3:05p 28.8 7:55a 33.9 0.0 TRACE 0.1 6.0 9:20a E 2.24 0.1 (a) Cd LoCds/Xtm-VryLtSn Cd Sm-TnyBrks/XtmLtSnShr PCd Cd 21 32.1 36.9 11:40a 28.2 1:00a 32.9 0.0 0.00 1.2 18.0 7:45p W 29.34 0.0 (a) Cld-HintsBrks PCd FewSm-TnyBrks Cd OccGsts Cd/MCd Cd 22 32.4 37.3 10:50a 25.7 11:15p 32.6 0.0 0.00 3.0 29.0 7:05p E 72.40 0.0 (a) Cld DecrClds SnBlowMtns Clr IncrClds Cld Lt-Brzy Clr 23 30.5 36.2 11:15a 20.8 4:25a 34.5 0.0 0.00 3.3 29.0 1:00p WSW 79.72 0.0 (a) Clr Lt-Brz VarClr-MClr PCd SnBlowMtns Ovcst PCd MClr 24 28.5 33.7 12:15p 17.5 10:50p 36.5 0.0 0.00 3.8 17.0 12:05a E 90.33 0.0 (a) PCld Thinnnsh-Thn-VryThnCds Lt-BrzyWind PCd/MClr Clr 25 21.6 30.3 12:20p 13.1 11:05p 43.4 0.0 0.00 2.1 23.0 1:10a WSW 50.41 0.0 (a) Clr Clr-FewHiThinCds Clr Clr-BitofHiHz OccLtWind Clr 26 25.8 28.5 10:45p 14.9 12:05a 39.2 0.0 0.09 1.5 13.0 11:25a SSE 34.97 4.8 (a) IncrCld Cld Cld/VryLtSn-Sn-HvySn Cld 27 29.7 35.3 2:00p 23.2 10:15p 35.3 0.0 0.00 1.9 20.0 12:20p W 45.43 0.9b (a) Cd/Sn Cd-Ovcst-Thin-ThnnerCds SnBloMtns PCd MClr Clr 28 23.6 35.3 2:00p 15.6 7:05a 41.4 0.0 0.00 1.0 13.0 12:05a W 23.52 0.0 23"* Clr PCld-Clr PCld Clr-SlightHiHz MClr Clr FewCds PCd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28.4 38.0 7 9.9 14 1026.0 0.0 3.68 1.2 29.0 22 WSW 821.55 34.5 (1) As measured on Front Lawn at 21:00, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. (a) No Reading taken and until snow pack melts there will be none. The measurement area was damaged on January 31st by snow from a snow blower being blown onto the area. *Posted to give a rough idea as to how much snow is on the ground, but qualified by note (a) above ** Snowfall occurred between 2100 2/16 and Midnight 2/16 b: Melted precipitation for snowfall recorded under precip. for 2/26 AVERAGE Mean Temp: 28.4 AVERAGE High Temp: 33.2 MINIMUM High Temp: 25.4 15th MAXIMUM High Temp: 38.0 7th AVERAGE Low Temp: 23.2 MINIMUM Low Temp: 9.9 14th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 34.3 7th MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 9 4th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 25th, 26th MIN <= 32.0: 25 All but: 1st, 2nd, 7th MIN <= 0.0: 0 MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 93 3rd, 6th, 9th MINIMUM Humidity (%): 13 23rd @ 1216 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1033.6 19th @ 0629 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 985.2 7th @ 1329 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 1026.0 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 36.6 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 28.9 7th MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 49.3 14th TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 3.68 AVERAGE Precip. A: 0.37 (Per day, for the 10 days with measurable precip.; including the 6 days with a Trace = 0.23) AVERAGE Precip. B: 0.13 (Per day) DAYS of Precip.: 16 All but: 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th MAXIMUM Precip.: 0.96 6th MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.45 8th @ 1856 Days of Rain: 10 (>.01 in) 6 (>.1 in) 0 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 34.5 DAYS of Snowfall: 14 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 20th, 26th, 27th AVERAGE High Wind: 13.3 MINIMUM High Wind: 4 19th MAXIMUM High Wind: 29 22nd, 23rd WIND RUN (miles): 821.55 DAYS Sun at any time: 16 5th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st (weakened), 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th DAYS NOT Cld or M Cld: 6 12th, 13th, 14th, 24th, 25th, 28th DAYS WITH Cld or M Cld: 22 All but: 12th, 13th, 14th, 24th, 25th, 28th DAYS OF Rainbow: 0 DAYS OF Aurora: 0 DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 0 2/28/09: 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1920: Partly Cloudy. 1850: Clear with a few clouds. 1750: Clear with slight high haze and clouds to the NE and ESE. 1650: Clear with slight high haze with a few small and tiny clouds, clouds far to the ESE. 1620: Clear with some small clouds and clouds over the mainland. 1550: Mostly Clear with scattered clouds over the mainland and far to the SE. 1450: Clear/Mostly Clear with clouds to the NNE, NE, ESE and SE. 1350: Clear with clouds to the NE, ESE and SE. 1250: Clear with slight high haze, some clouds far to the NE, ESE and SE. 1150: Clear with slight high haze, tiny cloud far to the NE. 1050: Clear with slight high haze. 0950: Clear with slight high haze. 0935: Clear with slight high haze. 0850: Partly/Mostly Cloudy NW half of sky and Clear with high thin haze SE half. 0820: Partly Cloudy and high thin haze NW 1/3rd of sky, Clear with a few small clouds and high thin haze for remainder. 0750: Clear with a bit of high thin and very thin clouds and slight haze. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. 2/27/09: 2050 AST: Mostly Clear, light wind. 7/8" Snowfall today. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1930: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: 7/8" Snowfall overnight. 1750: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured and murky around the top of Mt. Roberts - probably only from snow blowing around? 1705: Cloudy, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Cloudy, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1635: Cloudy-Overcast, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy with a few areas of thinner clouds with hints of blue, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, in the Granite Creek area, and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1500: 7/8" Snowfall overnight. 1450: Cloudy with a few thinner areas with hints of blue, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing in the Granite Creek area and blowing at the very top and the top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1435: Cloudy with a few thinner areas with hints of blue, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area and snow blowing at the very top and the top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1350: Overcast with some slight hints of blue, fairly bright skies, bright spot where the sun is, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area and snow blowing at the very top and the top of Mt. Roberts. 1320: Overcast, a few hints of blue in NW part, fairly bright skies, bright spot where the sun is, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1250: Cloudy-Overcast with thin - very thin clouds in NW half of sky with heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, bright spot where the sun is, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, around parts of the very top and top of Mt. Roberts, and a bit blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, light wind. 1200: 7/8" Snowfall overnight. 1150: Overcast-Cloudy with hints of blue - heavily filtered blue, and mostly thinnish and thin clouds, very weak sunshine, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, down its side, and billowing out over the Channel at the SE part of its top, and a bit blowing at the very top and top of Mt. Juneau, light to breezy wind. 1120: The wind is picking up. 1050: Cloudy with areas of thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, bright skies, very, very weak sunshine, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area; around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, down its side, and billowing out over the Channel at the SE part of its top, and a bit blowing at the very top and top of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Mostly Overcast-Cloudy with large areas of thinnish, thin and very thin clouds and heavily filtered blue, very weak sunshine, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts, down its side, and billowing out over the Channel at the SE part of its top. 0850: Cloudy with areas of thinner clouds with very slight hints of blue, brighter clouds to the SE, some weak sunshine in the past hour, snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area; around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, down its side, and billowing out over the Channel at the SE part of its top, and a bit blowing at the very top and top of Mt. Juneau. 0750: Cloudy, a few slight hints of blue, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, down its side, and billowing out over the Channel at the SE part of its top. 0700: 7/8" Snowfall overnight. 0650: Overcast with thinner areas and slight hints of blue, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing up into the air at the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off at the SE part of its top, a bit of snow blowing at the very top and top of Mt. Juneau. 0620 AST: Cloudy, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, around the top of Mt. Roberts, and peak of Mt. Juneau, a few lower wisps. 7/8" Snowfall overnight. 2/26/09: 2100 AST: .08" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-3/4" Snowfall today. 2050: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 1950: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden by clouds, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1850: Light Snow, Cloudy, lower band, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1800: .06" of Melted Precipitation and 4-1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1720: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and much of the upper part of Last Chance Basin and of Mt. Juneau hidden by fog/clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1650: Very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and murky around the remainder of the top, top of Mt. Roberts murky and substantially obscured, lower band. 1635: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, upper part of Mt. Roberts and much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by fog/clouds. 1625: .06" of Melted Precipitation and 4" of Snowfall so far today. 1600: .06" of Melted Precipitation and 3-3/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1550: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1450: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1435: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1400: .04" of Melted Precipitation and 2-3/4"+ of Snowfall so far today. 1350: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially to totally obscured-hidden. 1320: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1250: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1205: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 7/8" - 1" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Snow after Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau hidden and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 1105: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1050: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, a few clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly obscured. 0935: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0850: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 5/16" - 3/8" Snowfall so far today. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 3/16" - 1/4" Snowfall so far today. 0720: Light Snow, Cloudy, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation and miniscule Trace of Snowfall so far today. 0650: Extremely light very fine snow, cloudy, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0635: Very, very light snow, cloudy, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden 0620 AST: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau; murky around the top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden by snow falling in those areas. 2/25/09: Ash Wednesday 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1920: Clear, light wind. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear, light wind. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear with slight bit of high haze. 1450: Clear with slight bit of high haze. 1350: Clear. 1250: Clear. 1150: Clear. 1050: Clear. 0950: Clear. 0850: Clear. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear with a few streaks of high thin clouds to the ESE. 0620 AST: Clear. 2/24/09: The NWS Wind Advisory was Cancelled at 10:53 PM 2/23 2050 AST: Clear, light wind. 1950: Clear, light wind. 1850: Clear, light wind. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear. 1535: Clear, light wind. 1450: Clear, light to breezy wind, small bit of snow blowing around the very top of and off of Mt. Roberts. 1435: Clear, light to breezy - breezy wind, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1420: Clear, light wind. 1350: Clear, breezy. 1250: Clear, breezy. 1150: Clear, tiny bit of snow blowing around and off the very top of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind 1050: Clear, very tiny bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, light to breezy wind. 1005: Clear, tiny of snow blowing around and off the very top of Mt. Roberts, breezy. 0950: Clear, bit of snow blowing around and off the very top of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy. 0850: Clear, snow blowing at very the top and top of Mt. Roberts and off it. 0750: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and snow blowing at very the top and top of Mt. Roberts and off it. 0735: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and snow blowing at very the top and top of Mt. Roberts and off it. 0650: High thinnish, thin and very thin clouds over much of the sky, tiny bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0632: A Bald Eagle is flying and soaring around the sky. 0620 AST: Partly Cloudy with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, light to breezy wind. 2/23/09: Wind Advisory that originally was to be in effect until Midnight Tuesday was Cancelled at 2253 by the NWS | High Wind Warning is cancelled - See 0443 Below 2253 AST (Posted here at 0620 2/24): The Wind Advisory has been cancelled by the NWS. 2050: Mostly Clear. 2020: Partly Cloudy. 1950: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, light wind. 1920: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, breezy. 1850: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, light to breezy wind. 1835: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, light wind. 1750: High thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds over most of the sky, light wind. 1720: Overcast-Mostly Overcast with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 1650: Overcast NW half with streaks and small spots of filtered and heavily filtered blue, partly cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds SE half but clear far to the SE. 1627: Partly Cloudy with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, very weak sunshine on the upper parts of the mainland, a small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1550: Clear with slight high haze SE 3/4 of sky, Partly Cloudy NW 1/4, bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and off it at Gastineau Peak. 1450: Clear with high thinnish-thin clouds far to the NW, small bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Clear, breezy, a bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1305: Partly Cloudy with thin and very thin clouds E half of sky and clear for remainder, some snow blowing on the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak, breezy-windy, small tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Partly Cloudy with thin and very thin clouds E half of sky and clear for remainder, some snow blowing on the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak a bit of snow elsewhere, light to breezy wind. 1235: High thinnish and thin clouds over much of the SE half of the sky, clear NW half, weakened sunshine, a bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Partly Cloudy ESE half of sky and Clear for remainder, a bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top - top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Partly Cloudy with cirrus, a bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge, in the Granite Creek area, and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Mostly Clear - some high very thin clouds in SE part of the sky, a bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing off the SE part of its top. 0935: Clear with a few high very thin and thin clouds, a bit of snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and off the top, a few tiny whitecaps on the Channel. 0850: Clear NW 4/5ths of sky, thinnish clouds SE 1/5th, some snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge, in the Granite Creek area, and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Mostly Clear - some high thin and very thin clouds, some snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge, in the Granite Creek area, and snow blowing at the very top and top of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing off the mountain. 0735: Mostly Clear - some high thin and very thin clouds, snow blowing around the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top - top of Mt. Roberts with the snow blowing up in the air and out over Gastineau Channel. 0650: Clear, snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge, in the Granite Creek area, and at the very top and top of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing off the mountain. 0620: Clear, light wind, snow blowing on the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off it at Gastineau Peak. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0443 AST (Posted here at 0620): NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:43 AM AKST on February 23, 2009 ...Wind Advisory in effect until midnight akst Tuesday night... ...High Wind Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until midnight akst Tuesday night. The High Wind Warning has been cancelled. Localized northeast wind gusts up to 45 mph are expected out of interior bays and passes through Tuesday. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst this afternoon or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 2/22/09: Washington's Birthday | High Wind Warning in effect until 6 am AST Monday - See 1136 Below | Electric Meters Read on Nowell Avenue SE of Cordova St. in latter half of morning; thus ending for this route the E-COPA high billing period of 24 cents per kWh. 2050 AST: Clear, one very tiny cloud, light wind. 2020: Clear, light to breezy wind. 1950: Cloudy?, breezy to windy. 1920: Cloudy, light to breezy wind with occasional stronger gusts. 1850: Cloudy, light wind. 1750: Cloudy, snow really blowing around the top of and off Mt. Roberts, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1650: Cloudy, a few filtered breaks, snow blowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts and a bit of snow blowing around the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area. 1620: Cloudy, a few filtered breaks, fairly bright sky, extremely weak sunshine on the upper parts of the mainland, snow blowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts and a bit of snow blowing around the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top of Mt. Juneau. 1550: Cloudy with a few filtered breaks and hints of blue, snow blowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts and a bit of snow blowing around the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top of Mt. Juneau. 1535: Cloudy with a few filtered breaks and hints of blue, partly cloudy far to the SE, snow blowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts and a bit of snow blowing around the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1450: Cloudy with thinnish clouds and filtered breaks for most of the sky and slightly filtered blue sky far to the SE, snow blowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing around the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1435: Mostly Cloudy with thinnish and thin clouds, snow blowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy NW 1/3rd of sky, Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear SE 2/3rds, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing out over Gastineau Channel, a bit of snow blowing on part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Mostly Clear with some cirrus, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing out over Gastineau Channel, a bit of snow blowing on part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top - top of Mt. Juneau. 1150: Clear, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and billowing out over Gastineau Channel, a bit of snow blowing on part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top - top of Mt. Juneau. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1136: NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 11:36 AM AKST on February 22, 2009 ...High Wind Warning in effect until 6 am akst Monday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until 6 am akst Monday. The Wind Advisory is no longer in effect. Strong gusty northeast winds to 70 mph will affect the downtown Juneau and Douglas area through tonight...with the strongest winds expected during this evening. Out of interior passes...northeast winds gusting to 50 mph will continue into Monday. 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 this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1050: Clear, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and out over Gastineau Channel, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top - top of Mt. Juneau. 1020: Clear with a few small and tiny clouds, light to breezy wind, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and out over Gastineau Channel, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a bit off the very top - top of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Clear SE 4/5ths of sky and Partly Cloudy NW 1/5th, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and out over Gastineau Channel, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a bit off the very top - top of Mt. Juneau. 0920: Clear with a few tiny clouds, cloudy far to the NW, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and out over Gastineau Channel, a small bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and off the very top - top of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Mostly Clear SE half of sky and Partly Cloudy NW half, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and out over Gastineau Channel, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some snow blowing off the very top - top of Mt. Juneau. 0820: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0805: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy with breaks and small clear areas, snow blowing around parts of the top and very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Cloudy, some snow blowing around parts of the top and very top of Mt. Roberts. 0620: Cloudy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0448 AST (Posted here at 0620): NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:48 AM AKST on February 22, 2009 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 9 am akst Monday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 9 am akst Monday. Strong gusty winds around 45 mph are effecting the downtown Juneau and Douglas area as well as other interior passes. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 400 PM akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2/21/09: 2050 AST: Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, light wind. 1850: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the very top - top of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Cloudy, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1620: Cloudy, slightly murky in the Granite Creek area and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Overcast, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1536: Five Bald Eagles flying about. 1535: Overcast, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1450: Cloudy, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy, slightly murky a bit of snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy, light wind, murky - snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Cloudy with fairly bright skies, bright spot where the sun is, weakened sunshine in the past hour. 1050: Cloudy with bright clouds to the S and bright spot where the sun is. 1036: A Downy (or was it a Hairy?) Woodpecker in the willow by the deck. 0950: Cloudy except Partly Cloudy sky to the NE and E, spots of weak sunshine on the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0850: Cloudy with a few small and tiny breaks. 0750: Partly Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks. 0620 AST: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks. 2/20/09: 2050 AST: Mostly Cloudy. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1/8" Snowfall today. 1950: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/8" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Cloudy. 1720: Cloudy, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1650: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, band of fog/clouds over the upper S slope of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1635: Cloudy with a few hints of blue. 1550: Cloudy-Overcast with thinner areas with hints of blue, partly cloudy with filtered blue far to the SE, a few wisps around part of the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/8" Snowfall so far today. 1450: Cloudy, a small break to the SE and partly cloudy sky far to the SE, a few lower wisps. 1420: Cloudy with some partly cloudy sky to the ESE and SE. 1350: Cloudy with some breaks, SE part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few lower wisps and bits. 1320: Cloudy with a few small and tiny breaks, SE part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few lower wisps and bits, precipitation in part of Last Chance Basin and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1250: A few extremely tiny snowflakes, cloudy, small break to the NNW, SE part of the very top - top of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few lower bits and wisps. 1235: Very light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, small bit of filtered blue sky to the NNW, SE part of the very top - top of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few lower bits and wisps, inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden. 1200: Extremely light, extremely fine snow now, cloudy, small spot of filtered blue to the NE, SE part of the very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower ribbons and wisps. Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/8" Snowfall so far today. 1150: Cloudy with a few slight hints of blue, some clouds and wisps and slightly murky around the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, lower ribbons, small clouds and in Last Chance Basin hiding most of the inner Gold Creek valley, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Cloudy, a few small and tiny filtered breaks, SE part of the very top - top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few clouds and wisps in Last Chance Basin and a ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1035: Cloudy with a few small breaks, SE part of the very top - top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, lower ribbon in Last Chance Basin and on the Channel side of Mt. Juneau, a few other wisps, sun shining on the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0950: Cloudy with breaks and small clear areas, fog/clouds hiding Mt. Roberts above 500' - 600' and band hiding upper part of Last Chance Basin and middle section of Mt. Juneau. 0920: Cloudy with slight hints of blue, bright spot where the sun is and very weak sunshine, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 500'. 0850: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450'. 0835: Cloudy, Mt. Juneau, Last Chance Basin, and most of Mt. Roberts all hidden by fog/clouds above about 400'. 0750: Cloudy with breaks and small filtered clear areas, lower band and wisps. 0720: Cloudy with slight hints of blue overhead, mainland hidden by clouds above about 400' - 450'. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/8" Snowfall so far today. 0650: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, mainland hidden by clouds above about 450'. 0635: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, mainland hidden by clouds above about 450'. 0620 AST: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with mainland hidden by clouds above about 400'. About 3/32" accumulation of very fine snow - and possibly freezing drizzle. Trace of Melted Precipitation so far today. 2/19/09: 2050 AST: Mostly Cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy with a small break and some hints of breaks. 1650: Cloudy with a thinner spot with hints of blue and some hints of breaks. 1620: Cloudy with some small and tiny filtered breaks. 1550: Cloudy with some breaks. 1520: Cloudy with a few very tiny breaks to the NE and ESE. 1450: Cloudy but with a few breaks to the NE and some clear and partly cloudy sky to the E and ESE. 1420: Cloudy but with partly cloudy sky to the E over the mainland. 1350: Mostly Cloudy NW 1/2 of sky and high thin and very thin clouds and slightly filtered blue SE half of sky, somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1250: High thin and very thin clouds, haze, and slight haze over the sky, slightly weakened sunshine. 1235: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with slight high haze and high thin and very thin clouds. 1150: Partly Cloudy with slightly filtered blue sky and high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 1050: Partly Cloudy with slightly filtered blue NW half of sky, overcast with thinnish clouds SE half, weak - very weak sunshine. 1035: Partly Cloudy with slightly filtered blue NW half of sky, overcast with thinnish clouds SE half, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, very, very weak sunshine. 0950: High thinnish, thin and very thin clouds SE 2/3rds of sky, Partly Cloudy with filtered blue NW 1/3rd, very weak sunshine. 0850: Overcast with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, very weak sunshine. 0750: Overcast with high thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds. 0650: Overcast with high thin and very thin clouds. 0620 AST: High thin and very thin clouds over at least part of the sky if not more. Light Frost formed overnight. 2/18/09: 2050 AST: Clear. Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1800: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1620: Clear. 1550: Clear, a few very small clouds and wisps on the upper Channel side and Last Chance Basin side of Mt. Juneau, a few small lower clouds to the NNW. 1500: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1450: Clear with some clouds on the Channel sides of the mainland mountaintops. 1405: Mostly Clear, a few wispy clouds, upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts on the Channel side hidden by clouds. 1256: Two Dark-Eyed Juncos (Oregon subspecies) are taking a bath in the Bird Bath. 1250: Mostly Clear, large puffy cloud above Last Chance Basin and hiding much of the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau, clouds hiding the upper part - top of Mt. Roberts. 1227: A Dark-Eyed Junco (Oregon subspecies) is taking a bath in the Bird Bath. 1200: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1150: Partly Cloudy, Clouds hiding the upper SE part of Mt. Juneau and the upper part of Mt. Roberts, sun in and out. 1050: Partly Cloudy, sun in and out, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some clouds around the upper part of Mt. Juneau, a few clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1027: Cloudy with some small and tiny filtered breaks and some bright clouds, bright spot where the sun is, fog/clouds hiding much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, and hiding Mt. Roberts above about 450'. 0950: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450'. 0850: Extremely Light Freezing Drizzle - Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 600' - 700' 0835: Very, very light freezing drizzle - drizzle, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 600' - 700', a few lower wisps in Last Chance Basin. 0750: Cloudy with mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 600'. 0650: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds, clouds filling part of Last Chance Basin. 0620 AST: Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. 2/17/09: 2050 AST: Cloudy with a few breaks, lower clouds hiding most of the upper part of Mt. Roberts and a few other lower clouds. 1/4" Snowfall of light and fluffy snow today (occurred between 2100 2/16 and Midnight 2/16), consisting of a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 2020: Cloudy, lower band on the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1950: Mostly Cloudy, a few lower clouds. 1920: Partly Cloudy. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1835: Partly Cloudy. 1800: 1/4" Snowfall of light and fluffy snow overnight, consisting of a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 1750: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with high thin - very thin clouds. 1735: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with high thin - very thin clouds. 1650: Partly Cloudy, a few wisps around Mt. Juneau and a small cloud in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1550: Clear, some high thin and very thin clouds in the NW 1/4 of the sky, a few wisps around Mt. Juneau. 1500: 1/4" Snowfall of light and fluffy snow overnight (occurred between 2100 2/16 and Midnight 2/16), consisting of a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Clear, a few clouds over the mainland by the mountains, including a band over the upper Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Clear, a few clouds over the mainland by the mountains, including a cloud hiding the SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau on the Channel side. 1250: Clear, clouds barely in sight far to the SE, small cloud Channel side top of Mt. Juneau, a few wisps around the mountains. 1200: 1/4" Snowfall of light and fluffy snow overnight (occurred between 2100 2/16 and Midnight 2/16), consisting of a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 1150: Clear with cloud cover far to the SE, a few lower wisps. 1135: Clear NW 4/5ths of sky and Cloudy with bright clouds SE 1/5th, a few lower wisps. 1050: Partly Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few wisps. 1020: Partly Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Cloudy with slightly broken clouds NW 2/3rds of sky and partly cloudy far to the NW, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy with breaks to the NW, very slightly broken clouds overhead, and cloudy to the SE, lower ribbons and wisps. 0835: Cloudy with a few breaks far to the NW and very slightly broken clouds NW part of sky, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts and in Last Chance Basin, a few wisps. 0750: Cloudy, a few lower wisps, breaks far to the NW and breaks and bright clouds far to the ESE, slight hints of blue elsewhere. 0735: Cloudy, a few filtered breaks far to the NW and breaks bright clouds far to the ESE, a few slight hints of blue elsewhere. 0700: 1/4" Snowfall of light and fluffy snow overnight, consisting of a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Last Chance Basin. 0620 AST: Cloudy, lower ribbon and a few clouds. 1/4" Snowfall of light and fluffy snow overnight (occurred between 2100 2/16 and Midnight 2/16), consisting of a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 2/16/09: Presidents' Day - Federal, State, and Local Holiday - No School (Inservice) 2100 AST: Snow, Cloudy, lower cloud, mainland slightly to partially obscured. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3/16" Snowfall Today. 2050: Very, very light snow, cloudy, clouds hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and parts of the upper part of Mt. Roberts. 2032: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds hiding the upper part of Mt. Juneau. 2005: Cloudy, lower ribbon and bits. 1950: Cloudy, clouds hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1935: Cloudy with a lower band. 1920: Cloudy, a few small lower clouds. 1850: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. 1820: Cloudy with the upper part of Mt. Juneau and most of the upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1720: Cloudy, lower band in Last Chance Basin and on the Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1705: Cloudy, Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds above about 700' - 800'. 1650: Cloudy, a few lower ribbons and wisps. 1620: Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy. 1535: A few tiny snowflakes, cloudy. 1520: Very Light Snow, Cloudy with some very slight hints of blue. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 1440: A few snowflakes falling, a few ribbons around the Mt. Juneau Ridge and a few wisps around the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1424: Cloudy, a few lower wisps, part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 1350: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and part of top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden, lower ribbons. 1250: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, lower band of fog/clouds in Last Chance Basin hiding the inner Gold Creek valley. 1220: Cloudy, lower band of fog/clouds. 1200: Slight Trace of Snowfall so far today (less than 1/16"). 1150: Cloudy with the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin hidden by clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very small cloud SE part of Last Chance Basin. 0950: Cloudy, clouds around the peak of Mt. Juneau and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, murky - clouds around the peak of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0750: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 0700: Slight Trace of Snowfall overnight (less than 1/16"). 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy, broken lower band of fog/clouds. Slight Trace of Snowfall overnight (less than 1/16"). SUNDAY 2/15/09: 2050 AST: Cloudy, a few mostly small breaks, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1950: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, SE part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1935: Mostly Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks, SE part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1720: Cloudy with a few hints of blue, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 1650: Extremely Light Freezing Drizzle, Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 1550: Cloudy, a few small and tiny filtered breaks, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden. 1520: Cloudy, a few tiny and very tiny filtered breaks, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts, and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured by the snow falling back there. 1450: Cloudy, a few small and tiny filtered breaks, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, peak of Mt. Juneau, and very top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds or obscured. 1350: Cloudy, a tiny filtered break overhead, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, murky around much of the very top of Mt. Roberts, a few clouds at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Cloudy with a few very tiny filtered breaks, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, murky around the peak of Mt. Juneau and the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Cloudy, murky - clouds around the peak of Mt. Juneau, the very top of Mt. Roberts, and around the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1050: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, some clouds around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops. 0850: Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops. 0750: Cloudy, a few slight hints of blue, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, parts of the very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0720: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0650: Cloudy, small area of thinner clouds to the ENE and far to the SE, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 0620 AST: Cloudy with some thinner areas to the ESE and ENE, and a few tiny breaks. 2/14/09: 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear with slight high haze. 1550: Clear. 1450: Clear. 1350: Clear, bit of slight high haze, a few very tiny clouds. 1250: Clear. 1150: Clear. 1050: Clear. 0950: Clear, a bit of high thin haze. 0850: Clear NW 2/rds of sky but with some lower clouds far to the NW and high thin haze, high thin and very thin clouds SE 1/3rd of sky, still bit of sea smoke over part of the Channel. 0750: Mostly Clear, some slight high haze, some high thin clouds to the SE and clouds far to the NW, sea smoke over part of Gastineau Channel. 0650: Clear or Mostly Clear with high thin haze. 0620 AST: Mostly Clear. 2/13/09: 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear with high haze. 1550: Clear with a slight high haze. 1450: Clear, with slight high haze. 1350: Clear. 1250: Clear. 1150: Clear, with slight bit of high haze. 1050: Clear. 0950: Clear, with slight bit of high haze? 0850: Clear with slight bit of high haze. 0750: Clear with a bit of high thin - very thin clouds - haze, visible primarily to the SE, lower ribbon, wisps, and bits over Gastineau Channel, slight amount of sea smoke over the Channel. 0650: Clear/Mostly Clear - some high thin - very thin clouds far to the SE, because of the lighting it's difficult to determine for the remainder of the sky. 0620 AST: Clear or Mostly Clear. 2/12/09: Lincoln's Birthday 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear, a bit of snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Clear, some snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and off it. 1450: Clear, a bit of snow blowing on part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, some snow blowing around parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts and off it.. 1350: Clear, a bit of snow blowing on part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and off it. 1250: Clear, a bit of snow blowing on part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some snow blowing in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and off it. 1150: Clear, a bit of snow blowing on part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and some snow blowing in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and off it. 1050: Clear, some snow blowing around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, a bit of snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and some off it at Gastineau Peak. 0950: Clear with a small bit of high very thin clouds, some snow blowing around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and off it at Gastineau Peak. 0850: Clear but with some high thin - very thin clouds and haze, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around and off the top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: High thin and very thin clouds-haze over much? of the sky, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0650: Clear, some snow blowing off parts of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0620 AST: Clear. 2/11/09: 2050 AST: Clear with a few clouds. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall today consisting of .02"+ of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/10. 1950: Clear SE 3/4 of sky and Cloudy NW 1/4. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of .02"+ of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/10. 1750: Partly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1735: Mostly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1650: A few small snowflakes, cloudy with areas of filtered blue, very top - top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, lower band/ribbon. 1620: Very, very light snow, cloudy with some breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau partly in clouds, very top - top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden, lower band. 1550: A few small snowflakes falling, cloudy with a few slight hints of breaks, SE part of the very top of Mt. Juneau and the very top of Mt. Roberts and the SE part of its top hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, lower clouds on the Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a few other wisps. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-3/8" Snowfall so far today consisting of .02"+ of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/10. 1450: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy with a few small and tiny breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge obscured-hidden, extremely weak sunshine on parts of Mt. Juneau. 1350: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy with a few very tiny spots of filtered blue, very top of Mt. Juneau, of Mt. Roberts, and of part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1335: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy with a few very tiny breaks and hints of breaks, very top of Mt. Roberts, part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and SE part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1250: Cloudy with a few small breaks and an area of slightly broken clouds, clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, some wisps and bits in the upper part of Last Chance Basin. 1235: Mostly Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and much of the top of Mt. Roberts on the Channel sides hidden by clouds, a few lower wisps and bits in Last Chance Basin. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-3/8" Snowfall so far today consisting of .02"+ of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/10. 1150: Very, very light snow, partly cloudy, sunshine on parts of the top of Mt. Juneau, most of the upper part of Mt. Roberts and much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, clouds in the upper part of Last Chance Basin. 1135: Snow, Partly Cloudy, sun shining, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-3/8" Snowfall so far today consisting of .02"+ of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/10. 1120: Light Snow, Cloudy with bright and slightly broken skies, bright clouds SE part and weak sunshine, Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds above about 700', lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, cloud around the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Snow, Cloudy with brighter clouds to the SE, upper part of Mt. Roberts and most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, cloud filling part of Last Chance Basin. 0950: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, bright spot in the clouds where the sun is, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, lower ribbon and cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau, a cloud in Last Chance Basin hiding the inner Gold Creek valley. 0900: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3/4" Snowfall so far today consisting of .02"+ of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/10. 0850: A few snowflakes falling, cloudy, a few small breaks and hints of blue, lower band. 0750: A few fairly large snowflakes falling, cloudy, Mt. Roberts above about 700' - 800' hidden by clouds on the Channel side, band on the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0735: A few tiny snowflakes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds on the Channel side, a few lower bits and wisps. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5/8" Snowfall so far today consisting of .02" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/10. 0650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. 0620 AST: A few snowflakes falling, cloudy, a few lower wisps, parts of the mainland slightly obscured. 5/8" Snowfall overnight consisting of .02" of Melted Precipitation between 2100 and 2400 hrs. 2/10. 2/10/09: 1751: Winter Weather Advisory was in effect until 6 PM this afternoon - See 1751 Below 2100 AST: .07" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-7/8" Snowfall today consisting of .09" Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/09. 2050: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, band hiding upper part of Mt. Juneau, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1950: Cloudy with a few breaks and some stars visible, lower band/ribbon. 1920: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with the upper part of the mainland hidden by clouds as low as 400'. 1850: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, mainland hidden by clouds above about 400'. 1820: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-3/4" Snowfall so far today consisting of .08" Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/09. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1751: NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 5:51 PM AKST on February 10, 2009 ...Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 6 PM akst this afternoon... The Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 6 PM akst this afternoon. The main band of snow showers have moved east through the area a few more isolated showers will persist for a few hours . This will be the final statement on this event. Bezenek ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1750: Very, very light snow, cloudy with a few filtered breaks, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1720: Cloudy with some filtered breaks, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley mostly hidden by clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1650: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with a very small hint of blue, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some lower wisps and clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1635: Cloudy with a few small and very tiny filtered breaks, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1605: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with a few very tiny filtered breaks, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1550: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1547: Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:47 PM AKST on February 10, 2009 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 6 PM akst this afternoon... The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until 6 PM akst this afternoon. Snow showers will continue through early evening and then diminish. Total snowfall of 4 to 6 inches through 6 PM. An advisory means that a hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst this afternoon or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1500: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Melted Precipitation per hour. .04" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of .06" Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/09. 1450: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1350: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1320: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1220: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 7/16" Snowfall so far today consisting of .02"+ Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/09. 1150: Very light, very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and very top - top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Extremely light, very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, top of Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 1028: A Great Blue Heron flew over the house towards the Gastineau Channel. 1027: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top - top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden. 0950: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top - top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured, remainder of Mt. Juneau slightly to partially obscured. 0927: Very light, very fine snow, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top -top of Mt. Juneau partially and substantially obscured. 0850: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, slightly murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0835: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0735: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0705: A Great Blue Heron flew S over the backyard. 0700: 5/16" Snowfall overnight consisting of .02" of Melted Precipitation between 2100 and 2400 hrs. 2/09. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy. 5/16" Snowfall overnight consisting of .02" of Melted Precipitation between 2100 and 2400 hrs. 2/09. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 0430 AST (Posted here at 0620): NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:30 AM AKST on February 10, 2009 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from noon today to midnight akst tonight... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to midnight akst tonight. Snow showers will continue to increase through the day with total snowfall of 3 to 7 inches through midnight tonight. An advisory means that a hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 11 am akst this morning or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/09/09: Winter Storm Warning Expired at Noon Today - See 1159 Below | School Buses on Snow Routes Today | Capital Transit on Heavy Snow Routes until Midnight Tonight (2/9/2009) 2100 AST: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. .25" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 8" Snowfall today consisting of .31" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. 2050: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially obscured. 2020: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1950: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy. 1935: A few tiny snowflakes, cloudy. 1920: Very, very light snow, cloudy, some lower fog/clouds otherwise the mainland is slightly to partially obscured or more in areas. 1850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1820: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .23" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 7-1/4" Snowfall so far today consisting of .29" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. 1750: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1650: Very, very light snow after light snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Very, very light snow, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1500: .21" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 7" Snowfall so far today consisting of .27" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. 1450: A few tiny snowflakes, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1420: Cloudy, small break overhead, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1350: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1335: Very, very light fine snow, cloudy with very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden. 1250: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .20" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 6-3/4" Snowfall so far today consisting of .26" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1159: NWS Winter Storm Warning Will Expire at Noon Today. Statement as of 11:59 AM AKST on February 09, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning will expire at noon akst today... The Winter Storm Warning will expire at noon akst today. Significant snowfall across the Juneau and vicinity has tapered off during the late morning hours. Storm total snow accumulation ranged from 7 inches in the valley to 12 inches on Douglas Island with higher amounts south of downtown Juneau and at elevated locations. Light snow showers will become more scattered across the area through this afternoon. This will be the final statement on this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1150: A few tiny snowflakes, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1135: A few very tiny snowflakes, top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. .20" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 6-3/4" Snowfall so far today consisting of .26" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. 1050: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and most of Last Chance Basin hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1020: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Light Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0935: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0905: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 0900: .17" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 6-1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of .23" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. 0850: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0720: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0705: Very Light Snow, Cloudy with very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .14" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 5-1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of .20" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. 0650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden by snow and some lower clouds. 0620: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .13" of Melted Precipitation so far today and 5-1/4" Snowfall overnight consisting of .19" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/08. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0530 AST (Posted here at0625): Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 5:30 AM AKST on February 09, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect until noon akst today... The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect until noon akst today. Snow showers...heavy at times...will continue through the morning. Snowfall reports through 5 am in the Juneau area ranged between 7 and 10 inches. An additional 3 to 6 inches is expected this morning. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0023 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. SUNDAY 2/08/09: 1836: Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 am AST Monday - See 2256 Below | Thane Road was Re-opened at 4:30 PM AST Today ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2256 AST (Posted here at 0640 2/08): Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 10:56 PM AKST on February 08, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am akst Monday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am akst Monday. Snow showers...heavy at times...will continue through tonight. Snowfall reports through 10 PM in the Juneau area ranged between 6 and 7 inches. Total snowfall of 5 to 10 inches is expected by late tonight. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 6 am akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. Bezenek ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2050: Partly Cloudy, Full Moon is shining. .39" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" Snowfall today. 2005: Cloudy, the Moon is partially obscured. 1950: Very, very light snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few lower clouds. 1856: High Precipitation Rate of .45" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1836: NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 6:36 PM AKST on February 08, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 am akst Monday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning...which is in effect until 6 am akst Monday. Snow showers...heavy at times...will continue through tonight. Total snowfall of 4 to 8 inches is expected by late tonight. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 3 am akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1800: .09" of Melted Precipitation and 2" Snowfall so far today, 1-1/8" of that since 1639. 1750: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1705: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1605: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1535: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower bits and wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, lower part of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 1500: .02" of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" Snowfall so far today. 1450: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1435: Very light, very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and much of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden, some clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1427: Snow, Cloudy, hint of blue to the NE, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured-hidden. 1405: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, mostly cloudy with filtered blue, Last Chance Basin and almost all of Mt. Juneau above about 400' hidden by clouds, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds with a lower ribbon. 1350; Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured- hidden. 1320: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1235: Some snowflakes falling, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured-hidden, small part of the very top - top of Mt. Juneau partially obscured to hidden 1205: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, some wisps in Last Chance Basin and around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1200: .01" of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" Snowfall so far today. 1150: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1114: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1050: Very, very light, extremely fine snow, cloudy with some very slight hints of blue, clouds hiding the upper part of Mt. Roberts and very top of Mt. Juneau, a few lower wisps. 1035: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau. 1020: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0950: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, mostly cloudy with filtered blue, some lower wisps and fog over the upper Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 0909: First shot by the State DOT/PF from the Treadwell Mine area at the snowpack on Mt. Roberts above Thane Road. 0850: Cloudy with some hints of blue, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/8" - 1/4" Snowfall so far today. 0750: Cloudy. 0735: A few snowflakes, cloudy, break far to the SE. 0712: Snow, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/16" - 1/8" Snowfall so far today. 0650: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau, of Mt. Roberts, and in Last Chance Basin; inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0620 AST: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy. Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/16" - 1/8" Snowfall so far today. 2/07/09: 1257: Avalanche at Snowslide Creek along Thane Road - See 1257 Below | A Wind Advisory was in Effect until Noon Today - See 0852 Below | 1745: The NWS Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory has Expired 2100 AST: .60" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few lower wisps, location of the Moon is visible. 1950: Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy. 1905: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts obscured- hidden, location of the Moon visible. 1850: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1800: .54" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy; top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden? 1735: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1635: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1500: .45" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1350: Very Light Rain (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few small whitecaps on the Channel. 1257: Avalanche at Snowslide Creek along Thane Road buried 150' - 300' of the road with snow an estimated 15 - 18 feet deep. It also caused a power outage for parts of Juneau that lasted up to 15 minutes in some areas and close to a half-hour at Auke Bay. There was a voltage drop here that lasted 10 - 20 seconds. Thane Road may be closed through Sunday. 1250: Very Light Rain (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1200: .36" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Very Light Rain (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel with a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Rain (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel with a few whitecaps on the Channel. 0950: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of the mainland and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel with a few whitecaps on the Channel. 0905: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of the mainland and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel with a few whitecaps on the Channel. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0852: NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 8:52 AM AKST on February 07, 2009 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until noon akst today... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until noon akst today. A strong low in the northern Gulf of Alaska and associated front along the outer coast are producing locally windy conditions with frequent gust to 40 mph. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0850: Rain, (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, upper part of the mainland and the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel with a few whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0750: Rain (snow at the higher elevations), Cloudy, upper part of the mainland and the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel. 0739: High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 0720: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel. 0705: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel. 0700: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden, breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden, breezy to windy closer to and over Gastineau Channel. .13" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0429 AST (Posted here at 0620): First issued by the NWS at 8:58 PM 2/06. Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:29 AM AKST on February 07, 2009 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 9 am akst this morning... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 9 am akst this morning. A strong low in the northern Gulf of Alaska and associated front approaching the outer coast are producing locally windy conditions with frequent gust to 40 mph. A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 9 am akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0336 AST (Posted here at 0635): Flood Advisory Statement as of 3:36 AM AKST on February 07, 2009 The National Weather Service in Juneau has extended the * urban and small stream flood advisory for minor flooding of poor drainage areas in...Juneau Borough * until 545 PM akst Saturday * at 332 am akst steady moderate rainfall will continue with up to 1 inch of additional rainfall expected on top of the snowpack through Saturday afternoon. Rain will cause considerable ponding of water in low lying areas, near culverts, and along small creeks and drainages and snow clogged storm drains near paved surfaces. Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite local weather news source for updates on this situation. Lat...Lon 5823 13432 5832 13476 5850 13485 5844 13437 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0024: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 2/06/09: Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory - See 1746 Below | 1541: The NWS has Cancelled the Winter Storm Warning | Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect | Capital Transit on Heavy Snow Routes until Midnight Tonight (2/6/2009) - "Proudly Serving Alaska's Capital City" 2100 AST: .87" of Melted Precipitation and Rainfall to this point today. 5" of Snowfall today. 2050: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of mainland slightly to partially obscured with some lower clouds, light wind. 1950: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1850: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1800: .77" of Melted Precipitation and Rainfall to this point today. 5" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of the mainland partially to substantially to totally obscured-hidden. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1746: NWS Flood Advisory Statement as of 5:46 PM AKST on February 06, 2009 The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued an * urban and small stream flood advisory for minor flooding of poor drainage areas in...Juneau Borough. * Until 545 am akst Saturday * at 538 PM akst steady moderate rainfall will continue with up to 1 inch of additional rainfall expected on top of the snowpack. Rain will cause considerable ponding of water in low lying areas, near culverts, and along small creeks and drainages and snow clogged storm drains. Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite local weather news source for updates on this situation. Lat...Lon 5823 13432 5832 13476 5850 13485 5844 13437 Mam --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top - top of Mt. Juneau hidden, snowing above about 400', breezy to windy closer to and over the Channel. 1550: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, Last Chance Basin and much of the remaining Channel side of Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 1541: The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. 1500: .67" of Melted Precipitation and Rain, and 5" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, Last Chance Basin and much of the remaining Channel side of Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 1435: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, part of Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 1420: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, Last Chance Basin and much of the remaining Channel side of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Rain-Snow after Snow, Cloudy, upper part of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden 1250: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, much of Last Chance Basin, and very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1220: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, much of Last Chance Basin, and upper part of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden, parts of the remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .54" Melted Precipitation and 5" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, upper part of the mainland substantially obscured- hidden, parts of the mainland below that slightly obscured. 1100: .45" Melted Precipitation and 4-3/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden above about 300' - 400', slightly to partially obscured below that. 1000: .35" of Melted Precipitation and 4-1/4" - 4-3/8" of Snowfall so far today. 0950: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above 200' - 300', partially to substantially obscured below that. 0943: High Precipitation Rate of .17" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0922: High Precipitation Rate of .15" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0900: .25" of Melted Precipitation and 3-3/4" to 4" of Snowfall so far today. 0859: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0800: High Precipitation Rate of .08" of Melted Precipitation per hour. .20" of Melted Precipitation and 3-3/8" of Snowfall so far today. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .11" of Melted Precipitation and 3" of Snowfall so far today. 0650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. .11" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/2" of Snowfall so far today. 0534: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Melted Precipitation per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0430 AST (Posted here at 0620): NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:30 AM AKST on February 06, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect until 6 PM akst this afternoon... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning...which is in effect until 6 PM akst this afternoon. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. Snowfall will continue into the afternoon. Expect 4 to 8 inches of new snowfall through 6 PM. The highest snowfall amounts will be in favored upslope locations north of downtown Juneau. Rain will begin to mix with snow this afternoon before changing to all rain tonight. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. This statement will be updated by 11 am akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0221 AST: Approximately 1/2" Snowfall so far today. Snow began sometime after 0100. 2/05/09: 1955: Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night - See 1955 Below | Winter Weather Advisory was Cancelled by the NWS at 11:57 PM 2/04 2050 AST: Cloudy with thinner areas, moon is visible through a veil. Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1/2" Snowfall today consisting of only a Trace of Melted Precipitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1955: Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 7:55 PM AKST on February 05, 2009 ...Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night... A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. Heavy snow is likely Friday afternoon should change to heavy wet snow late Friday night. The total snow fall should be in the range of 4 to 10 inches before Saturday morning. A deepening low will move into the central Gulf Friday evening. The associated front is likely to bring an increasing rate of snowfall Friday afternoon and evening. The snow should mix with heavy rain from the south late Friday night as temperatures rise. A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 5 am akst Friday morning or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1950: Cloudy, a few tiny breaks, moon slightly visible. 1850: Cloudy, location of the moon visible, very top of Mt. Juneau and much of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, lower cloud. 1800: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of only a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 1750: Cloudy, location of moon visible, top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1650: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks along with thinner clouds to the NE, ENE, and E., a few lower ribbons, wisps, and bits. 1620: Slight orange-pink glow on part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy with some small and tiny breaks, bright clouds SW part of the sky, a few clouds and wisps around the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1500: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of only a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 1450: Cloudy with some very small and tiny filtered breaks, fairly bright, clouds hiding much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, fairly bright skies, lower band over Channel slope of Mt. Juneau, lower wisps and bits Channel side of Last Chance Basin and of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy, Mt. Roberts above about 800' hidden by clouds, part of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1201: NWS Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 12:01 PM AKST on February 05, 2009 ...Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night... A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. Heavy snow is likely Friday afternoon should change to heavy wet snow late Friday night. The total snow fall should be in the range of 4 to 10 inches before Saturday morning. A deepening low will move into the central Gulf Friday evening. The associated front is likely to bring an increasing rate of snowfall Friday afternoon and evening. The snow should mix with heavy rain from the south late Friday night as temperatures rise. A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 8 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. Jt ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1200: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of only a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 1150: Cloudy, clouds hiding the upper part of Mt. Roberts and most of the upper part of Mt. Roberts, clouds in the SE part of Last Chance Basin. 1145-1148: A Steller's Jay took a bath in the Bird Bath. 1135: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks, brighter areas in the clouds in the SE part of the sky, clouds around the upper part of Mt. Roberts and some clouds around the upper part of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Mostly Cloudy, bright skies, sun shining, some clouds around the upper part of Mt. Juneau and wisps over the Channel slope of Mt. Roberts. 1035: A few tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy with broken bright skies, somewhat weakened sunshine, a few lower clouds, wisps, and bits. 1020: Cloudy with slightly broken area and small breaks, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine on the top of Mt. Juneau, lower ribbon. 0950: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy with some hints of blue and very tiny filtered breaks, small cloud over the Channel and a few wisps. 0850: Cloudy with some slight hints of blue, lower ribbon and a few wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy, a small lower cloud and a few other lower wisps and bits. 0700: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1/2" Snowfall overnight consisting of only a Trace of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0620: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1/2" Snowfall overnight consisting of only a Trace of Melted Precipitation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 0437 AST (Posted here at 0635): NWS Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 4:37 AM AKST on February 05, 2009 ...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Watch...which is in effect from Friday afternoon through late Friday night. A deepening low will move into the central Gulf Friday evening with the associated front starting to affect the Panhandle during the day Friday. Abundant moisture and moderate upper forcing will bring plentiful precipitation to most of the area. With the heaviest precipitation falling Friday afternoon into Friday night. Temperatures will be cold enough for the precipitation to fall as snow from Juneau to Hoonah to Yakutat and northward. Total snow fall by Saturday morning will be in the range of 5 to 10 inches across the northern Panhandle before the snow starts changing over to rain during the day Saturday. A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst this afternoon or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/04/09: Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 6 AM AST Thursday - See 1950 Below | NWS: Another powerful storm to impact the SE Panhandle Friday and Saturday - See 1711 Below 2100 AST: .04" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/8" Snowfall today consisting of .05" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/03. 2050: Overcast, a few lower wisps, moon is partially visible through the overcast. 2035: Overcast, moon is partially visible through the overcast. 1950: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, overcast, the moon is partially visible through the overcast, a few lower bits and wisps. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1950: Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 7:50 PM AKST on February 04, 2009 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am akst Thursday... A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 am akst Thursday. A weather front over the Gulf will move over the area through tonight. This front will produce snow amounts of 3 to 5 inches. The snow may be mixed with rain after midnight. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy-overcast, the moon is slightly visible through the overcast, a few lower bits and wisps. 1820: Very, very light snow, overcast, the moon is partially visible through the overcast, a few lower bits and wisps. 1800: .04" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/8" Snowfall so far today consisting of .05" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/03. 1750: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts obscured to some degree. 1720: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly obscured. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1711: NWS Special Weather Statement Statement as of 5:11 PM AKST on February 04, 2009 ...Another powerful storm to impact the SE Panhandle Friday and Saturday... A strong low pressure system is forecast to move into the northeastern Gulf of Alaska Friday afternoon. The forecasted track...strength and abundant moisture available with this storm will bring the potential for heavy snow for the northern coast and for locations north of Icy Strait including Juneau starting Friday afternoon and into Saturday. The potential exists for up to a foot of snow to fall in these areas before warmer temperatures allow a transition to a rain snow mix or all rain. Locations in the central Panhandle will see snow change over to a rain snow mix Friday night and then change to all rain based on the current forecast track. The rain could be heavy at times. Locations in the southern Panhandle will see mostly rain with this storm based the current forecast track. The rain could be heavy at times. In addition to the potential for heavy precipitation this storm will bring the potential for strong winds in the Gulf and along the outer coasts. There is the potential for wind gusts up to 60 mph in the Gulf and along the outer coasts. Ccc ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1650: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, slightly murky around part of the top of Mt. Juneau. 1620: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, murky around much of the top of Mt. Roberts and slightly murky around the upper part of Mt. Juneau. 1550: Very light, very fine snow, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, small part of the top of Mt. Juneau hidden with the remainder of the top partially obscured. 1500: .04" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2" Snowfall so far today consisting of .05" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/03. 1450: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, part of the top of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured-hidden. 1435: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, part of the top of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured-hidden. 1348: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, part of the top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1335: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1243: NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 12:43 PM AKST on February 04, 2009 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 am akst Thursday... The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 6 am akst Thursday. A weather front over the Gulf will move over the area through tonight. This front will produce snow amounts of 4 to 6 inches. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. This statement will be updated by 8 PM akst Wed or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1235: Very light fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, a few lower wisps and bits, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. Approximately 1-1/2" Snowfall so far today consisting of .03" of Melted Precipitation since 2100 2/03. 1150: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1135: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1050: Light very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, the inner Gold Creek valley, and very top -top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1035: Very light, very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to totally obscured-hidden, top of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured-hidden. 0950: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts and the top of Mt. Juneau. 0920: Cloudy, murky in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy. 0700: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/4" Snowfall overnight consisting of .02" to.03" of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/4" Snowfall overnight consisting of .02" to .03" of Melted Precipitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0433 AST (Posted here at 0620): MWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:33 AM AKST on February 04, 2009 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 am akst Thursday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 5 am akst Thursday. A weather front over the Gulf will move over the area this late this afternoon through tonight. This front will produce snow amounts of 4 to 6 inches. A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities...and use caution while driving. This statement will be updated by 1 PM akst Wed or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2/03/09: Winter Storm Warning was in effect until Noon Today - See 1152 Below | Capital Transit on Heavy Snow Routes until Midnight Tonight (2/3/2009) | NWS January Climate Summary for the Juneau Airport - See Below 2120 AST: Very Light Snow, Cloudy with a few filtered breaks. 2105: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 2100: .75" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-7/8" Snowfall today. 2050: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 2020: Very Light Snow, Cloudy with a few filtered breaks. 2005: Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured-hidden. 1941: Light Snow, Cloudy with parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured or more. 1850: Partly/Mostly Cloudy. 1835: A few small snowflakes, cloudy with a few breaks. 1800: .73" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-7/16" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Mostly Cloudy, the Moon is visible through a slight haze. 1735: A few small snowflakes, cloudy. 1720: Very Light Snow - Snow Pellets, Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1635: Cloudy with an area of thinner clouds with hints of blue. 1550: Cloudy with a few very small and tiny filtered breaks, very small spot of very weak sunshine on Mt. Juneau. 1505: Cloudy. 1500: .73" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-3/8" Snowfall so far today. 1450: A few tiny snowflakes, cloudy with a few hints of blue, a few clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1420: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1405: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1350: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1320: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1250: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1235: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, the very top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1219: Small Hail-Ice Pellets-Snow Pellets, Cloudy, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of Mt. Juneau partially obscured, some lower fog/clouds in Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .62" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3-1/2" Snowfall so far today. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1152: Winter Storm Warning will expire at Noon akst today. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:49 AM AKST on February 03, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning will expire at noon akst today... The Winter Storm Warning will expire at noon akst today. Snow has diminished across the area. Some snow showers will occur the rest of the day...but any accumulations will be light. This will be the final statement on this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1150: Very Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, most of Mt. Roberts above about 500' hidden by fog/clouds, fog/clouds in the SE part of Last Chance Basin. 1105: Very light, very fine snow, cloudy, Last Chance Basin and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured and hidden. 1055: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 250' - 300' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1050: A few extremely fine snowflakes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden, clouds filling much of Last Chance Basin. 1020: Very, very light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some clouds in Last Chance Basin, murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Cloudy, murky around the very top of Mt. Roberts and slightly murky very top of Mt. Juneau, some lower bits and wisps in Last Chance Basin and Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0935: Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and filling the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 0920: Extremely light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, lower band of fog/clouds. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0854: NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:54 AM AKST on February 03, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon akst today... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon akst today. Snow will begin to diminish by noon as snow showers move over the area in the afternoon. Storm total snowfall of 6 to 10 inches is expected by noon...with highest amounts north of downtown Juneau. 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 noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0850: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .59" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3-1/4" Snowfall so far today. 0755: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 0700: .49" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-3/8" Snowfall so far today. 0650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .46" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-1/4" Snowfall so far today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0453 AST (Posted here at 0635): NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:53 AM AKST on February 03, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon akst today... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon akst today. Snow will continue through the morning hours and begin to diminish by noon as snow showers move over the area in the afternoon. Total snowfall of 6 to 14 inches is likely...with highest amounts north of downtown Juneau. 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 Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0410 AST 2/03: High Precipitation Rate of .23" of Melted Precipitation per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIMATE REPORT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU, AK 1105 PM AKST SUN FEB 1 2009 ...A RECORD BREAKING JANUARY... THE AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE AT THE JUNEAU AIRPORT WAS 25.8 DEGREES...ONLY 0.1 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL FOR JANUARY. THIS NUMBER HIDES THE FACT THAT THERE WERE TREMENDOUS TEMPERATURE SWINGS DURING THE MONTH. BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES WITH NEAR RECORD COLD WERE REACHED EARLY IN THE MONTH WITH THE COLDEST DAY ON THE 7TH OF 9 BELOW ZERO. RECORD COLD FOR THE 7TH IS 10 BELOW ZERO WHICH WAS SET IN 1969. THIS COLD SPELL WAS FOLLOWED BY A WARMING TREND WITH NEW DAILY RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR JANUARY. 53 DEGREES ON THE 18TH BEATING THE OLD RECORD OF 52 DEGREES IN 1981. THE 18TH TEMPERATURE IS NOW THE 3RD WARMEST DAY RECORDED FOR JANUARY. 51 DEGREES ON THE 19TH TIED THE OLD RECORD IN 1981. TEMPERATURES THEN DROPPED BELOW FREEZING FOR A FEW DAYS THEN BACK ABOVE ZERO FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE MONTH. PRECIPITATION FOR THE MONTH WAS WINTERY MIX WITH SNOW TRANSITIONING TO RAIN...THEN BACK TO SNOW...THEN BACK AGAIN TO RAIN...THEN AGAIN TO SNOW. NEAR RECORD TOTAL RAIN AND MELTED SNOW FOR THE MONTH WAS 9.28 INCHES WHICH IS 4.47 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL FOR JANUARY. THE CURRENT RECORD IS 10.13 INCHES SET IN 1985. TOTAL SNOW FOR THE MONTH WAS 75.2 INCHES...46.2 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL. THIS IS A NEW RECORD BEATING THE OLD RECORD OF 69.2 INCHES SET IN 1982. NEW DAILY RECORD SNOW AMOUNTS WERE ALSO RECORDED ON JANUARY 4TH...8TH...10TH AND 26TH AT THE JUNEAU AIRPORT. 5.9 INCHES ON THE 4TH BROKE THE OLD RECORD OF 4.4 INCHES SET IN 2007. 12.4 INCHES ON THE 8TH BROKE THE OLD RECORD OF 7.7 INCHES SET IN 1962. 6.1 INCHES ON THE 10TH BREAKING THE OLD RECORD OF 5.1 INCHES SET IN 1999. 9.1 INCHES ON THE 26TH BROKE THE OLD RECORD OF 7.8 INCHES SET IN 1992. LOCALLY WINDY CONDITIONS WERE SEEN OVER THE REGION AT THE END OF THE MONTH WITH PEAK WINDS AT THE AIRPORT OF 46 MPH FROM THE EAST ON THE 30TH. THE SOUTH DOUGLAS ISLAND SENSOR RECORDED A PEAK WIND OF 52 MPH FROM THE NORTH ON JANUARY 22ND DURING A PERIOD WITH WINDY CONDITIONS OUT OF INTERIOR PASSES. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/02/09: 1542: Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 9 PM this evening to Noon AST Tuesday - See 1542 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley?, small lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 2020: Overcast-Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, a few lower wisps. 1950: Overcast-Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley and over the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1850: Overcast, the moon is very slightly visible through the overcast. 1800: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Overcast, the moon is very slightly visible through the overcast. 1650: Cloudy-Overcast. 1550: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and part of the top of Mt. Roberts. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1542: Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:42 PM AKST on February 02, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 9 PM this evening to Noon akst Tuesday... The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from 9 PM this evening to Noon akst Tuesday. Snow will develop over the area this evening...and continue into Tuesday morning. Some rain may mix in from the downtown Juneau area southward overnight. Total snowfall of 6 to 14 inches is likely...with highest amounts north of downtown Juneau. 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 10 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1535: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1500: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau and the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1250: Cloudy, slightly murky around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1200: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1050: Cloudy, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 1020: Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 0950: A few sprinkles, cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few slight hints of blue, mainland mountaintops in clouds. 0820: Cloudy with a few breaks in the SE part of the sky, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts mostly in clouds. 0750: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks and slight hints of blue, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts mostly in clouds. 0735: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few clouds around the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0720: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 0700: .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. 0620: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, some clouds around the very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. .06" of Rainfall to this point today. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0445 AST (posted here at 0620): NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:44 AM AKST on February 02, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight tonight to 12 PM akst Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 12 PM akst Tuesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. A strong front moving onshore the central Panhandle this evening will produce significant snowfall across the Juneau and vicinity through Tuesday morning. Expect 5 to 10 inches of snow accumulation. 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 PM akst this afternoon or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0036 AST: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 2/01/09: At 5:05 PM AST: SNETISHAM POWER WAS RESTORED | Winter Storm Watch in effect from Monday eve. through Tuesday morn. for Heavy Snow - See 1803 Below | 0103: NWS: Winter Storm Warning is cancelled - See 0103 Below 2100 AST: .31" of Rainfall to this point today. 1/4" Snowfall (at least) today. 2050: Sprinkling, Cloudy with a few thinner spots, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 2020: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1950: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1935: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1803: Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 6:03 PM AKST on February 01, 2009 ...Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday morning... A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. A developing storm over the east central Pacific will move north and onshore the central Panhandle Monday evening...then into northern British Columbia by Tuesday morning. Snow will begin to develop by Monday evening becoming locally heavy overnight. Snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches are possible by Tuesday morning. A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 5 am akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1800: .29" of Rainfall to this point today. There was at least 1/4" Snowfall overnight. 1750: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy with a few breaks, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, light to breezy wind. 1735: Extremely Light Misting, Mostly Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, light to breezy - breezy wind. 1650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, area with a very slight hint of blue, very top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1550: Light Rain, Cloudy, brighter clouds in areas, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1535: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1503: Winter Storm Watch in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday morning for heavy snow first posted by the NWS. 1500: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. At least 1/4" Snowfall overnight. 1450: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1350: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. Snow level at about 700' at Mt. Roberts. 1250: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden 1200: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. At least 1/4" Snowfall overnight. 1150: Drizzle/Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of mainland and inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden. 1050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1020: Snow, Cloudy, mainland above about 600' obscured-hidden. 1008: High Rain rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 0950: Rain, Snow at the higher elevations (as has been all morning), cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau obscured-hidden. 0922: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, snow at the higher elevations (as has been all morning), cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau obscured-hidden, wind picking up. 0850: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling after Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau obscured-hidden. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0720: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 0700: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. At least 1/4" Snowfall overnight. 0650: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy, light wind. .05" of Rainfall to this point today. At least 1/4" Snowfall overnight. -------------------------------------------------------------- 0103 AST (Posted here at 0620): NWS: Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. Statement as of 1:03 AM AKST on February 01, 2009 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Scattered light snow showers will continue through the morning hours. Snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches expected. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------