MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for MARCH 2010 NAME: 3270 Nowell CITY: West Juneau STATE: Alaska ELEV: 97 ft LAT: 58° 17' 33" N LONG: 134° 25' 37" W TEMPERATURE (°F), RAIN (in), WIND SPEED (mph), SNOW (in). Snowfall from 21:00 - 21:00, all others Midnight to Midnight. HEAT COOL AVG WIND SNOW MEAN DEG DEG WIND DOM RUN ON(1) DAY TEMP HIGH TIME LOW TIME DAYS DAYS RAIN SPEED HIGH TIME DIR (mi) SNOW GRND WEATHER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 40.7 43.5 4:15p 38.8 12:25a 24.3 0.0 0.55 0.9 15.0 12:55p SSE 20.93 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn-Lt-VryLtRn-Spr Cd-FewTnyBrks Cd Cd/RnShrs Cd/R 2 38.3 41.2 3:05p 33.4 9:15p 26.7 0.0 0.12 0.5 11.0 11:00a SSE 12.37 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn-Drz-Spr-Mst OccBrks-ClrAreas VarP/MCd MClr PCd 3 36.7 39.3 9:40a 34.1 2:00p 28.3 0.0 0.39 2.2 17.0 9:20a SSE 52.56 TRCE 0.0 Cld Cd/SprToRn/Rn-Sn/Sn-Rn/Sn Brks Cd-LtRnShr PCd Cd 4 34.9 37.8 12:35a 32.2 10:20p 30.1 0.0 0.29 1.0 13.0 1:05a SSE 23.68 0.3 0.0 Cd/Rn-Sn/VryLtR-Drz-Mst-Rn/Sn-Rn/HvySn-Sp Cd MCd PCd 5 32.9 35.9 10:50p 27.6 6:05a 32.1 0.0 0.60 2.2 25.0 9:35p E 52.38 0.8 0.6 HvySn MClr IncrCd LtWnd Cd/VryLtSn-S/Rn-Sn/S-R/R-LtR 6 36.5 38.9 10:40a 31.5 11:50p 28.5 0.0 0.60 2.2 20.0 12:40a E 52.18 0.3 0.3 Cd/Rn-ToVryLtRn-Sp-VryLtDrz LtWnd Cd Cd/Sn-Rn/Sn MCd 7 31.2 35.5 1:00p 26.4 12:00m 33.8 0.0 0.18 1.1 22.0 9:40p SSE 25.51 3.2 3.5 Cd/Sn MCd Cd-Brks/OccLtSn Cd/LtSn-SnPell-Sn LtWnd Cd 8 32.2 39.8 10:20p 24.1 1:30a 32.8 0.0 0.07 5.2 31.0 7:00p SSE 124.84 0.9 2.5 Cd-OccBrks LtWnd-Windy Cd/ExtrmLtSnToSn Cd/SprToLtRn 9 34.7 40.1 8:50a 26.6 9:35p 30.3 0.0 0.36 2.8 20.0 3:55a SSE 66.76 0.9 1" Cd/Rn-LtRn-Sp-Mst/Rn-Sn/HvySn-VryLtS Lt-Brz PCd MClr 10 33.5 38.2 11:40p 30.0 2:20a 31.5 0.0 0.12 5.3 38.0 9:10p SSE 126.61 3.8* 2" Cld Cd/VryLtSn-Sn-XtmLtSn Cd Lt-Brzy-Wndy Cd/VryLtSn 11 37.7 43.1 10:45a 32.4 11:55p 27.3 0.0 0.26 4.5 33.0 2:50a E 106.91 TRCE 1" Cd Wnd MCd Cd/Lt:Rn-Sn&R Cd Cd/Sp-LtR/R-S/R Cd/SnShr 12 31.8 33.1 10:10p 29.7 4:10a 33.2 0.0 0.40 0.3 11.0 12:10p SSE 7.68 5.6 7" Cld Cd/ExtrmLtSnToSnow Cld Cld/FewVrySmallFlakes 13 35.0 38.0 10:15p 31.2 3:20a 30.0 0.0 0.15 1.3 18.0 7:50p SSE 30.48 TRCE MISS Cd Cd/Lt-VryLtSn/VryLtSn-Rn/Sp-VryLtRn-Rn-Mst Lt-Brz 14 37.7 39.6 3:45p 36.0 12:15a 26.2 0.0 0.46 1.6 15.0 2:35p SSE 35.94 0.0 2" Cd/Rn-LtRn-VryLtRn-Sp Cd Cd/LtRn-Rn-Drz-Mst-FewLulls 15 36.8 39.3 4:40p 32.5 5:40a 28.2 0.0 0.35 1.1 16.0 9:45a SSE 26.10 0.0 0" Cd/Rn Cd Cd/Spr-LtRn-Rn-LtDrz Cd/LtRn-Rn-Spr-MstShrs 16 39.1 47.3 2:25p 30.6 7:15a 25.9 0.0 0.01 1.7 17.0 9:45p W 40.53 0.0 0.0 DecrCd Clr-Band-PtchyFog Clr PCd Cd Cd/MCd Cd LtWnd 17 38.7 47.6 12:50a 36.0 7:15a 26.3 0.0 0.15 0.4 17.0 12:45a W 10.36 0.0 0.0 Cd Cd/VryLtSpToLtRn-R-XtmLtMst Cd/FewSmBrks Cd/Sp Cd 18 37.7 44.6 3:05p 30.7 11:15p 27.3 0.0 0.05 0.6 10.0 6:45a WSW 13.86 0.0 0.0 Cd Cd/LtDrz-Mst-R Cd ThiningCd MCd PCd ThnVryThnCdHz 19 34.5 37.5 9:20p 31.0 12:05a 30.5 0.0 0.29 0.7 10.0 11:40a SSE 17.14 TRCE 0.0 Cd Cd/VryLtSn/Sn-Rn/Sn-Spr/R-S/Sn/Mst-Rn-Drz Cd/RShr 20 37.7 46.4 4:00p 33.4 11:00p 27.3 0.0 0.03 1.4 14.0 10:50p WSW 32.43 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn Cd Brks MCd PatchyFog PCd ThnVryThnCds PCd Clr 21 35.0 42.1 2:20p 28.7 7:10a 30.0 0.0 0.00 2.3 20.0 12:05p W 54.04 0.0 0.0 Clr MClr Lt-Brzy MClr/PCd MClr P/MCd MCd Cd MCd PCd 22 36.0 43.1 2:25p 31.0 5:10a 29.0 0.0 0.00 0.1 10.0 2:30p ENE 3.24 0.0 0.0 Cd Cd/VarTnyBrks-BrkCds ExtmWkToWkSun Cd Cd-ThnAreas 23 37.0 41.5 9:55p 33.1 8:00a 28.0 0.0 0.85 0.8 16.0 8:05p SSE 18.76 TRCE 0.0 Cld Cd/Rn/Sn-Rn/Rn-Sn/Rn-VryLtRn-Spr-Mist Lt-BrzWind 24 39.8 41.8 12:20a 33.2 12:00m 25.2 0.0 0.47 1.9 14.0 3:40a SSE 44.39 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn-Drz-Mst-Lt-VryLtRn-SprWithLull FewHintsBlu Cd 25 36.0 46.1 2:45p 30.0 6:15a 29.0 0.0 0.00 1.0 13.0 10:10a WSW 24.64 0.0 0.0 Clr Fog Thn-VryThnCds-Hz PCd Ovcst Thn-VryThnCds-Hz 26 35.3 39.8 12:40p 30.6 12:10a 29.7 0.0 0.29 1.1 16.0 4:30p SSE 26.24 TRCE 0.0 Cd-Brkn Cd Cd/SnFlur-LtRn-Rn/Rn-Sn/Drz-SprShrs Cd/Rn 27 39.1 42.3 1:25p 36.3 12:15a 25.9 0.0 0.57 1.4 16.0 3:30p SSE 33.30 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn-LtMst-Sp Cd Cd/SprToRn-Drz Cd/Sp-LtRnShrs Cd/R 28 41.5 46.2 10:20p 38.6 10:05a 23.5 0.0 0.42 2.5 28.0 6:45a SSE 59.66 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn-VryLtRn-Spr Wndy Cd/Sp-VryLtRnShrs Cd/VarBrks 29 43.5 47.9 3:45a 37.5 8:50p 21.5 0.0 0.04 2.6 29.0 3:10a E 62.42 0.0 0.0 Cd Wndy Cd/VryLtRn Brks M/PCd PCd Cd/Shr Brk ThnrCds 30 39.7 44.3 4:10p 35.0 4:35a 25.3 0.0 0.06 0.5 10.0 10:25a SSE 10.67 0.0 0.0 Cd/Rn Cd Cd/VryLtDrz-Rn/LtRn-Spr Brks PCld OccSpr Cd 31 39.0 47.4**12:45p 34.4 10:50p 26.0 0.0 0.18 0.8 20.0 8:10p SSE 19.66 0.0 0.0 Cd Cd/SpToRn Brks Cd/SprToR MCd PCd Cd/Rn/S-RShrs Cd ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36.8 47.9 29 24.1 8 873.7 0.0 8.31 1.7 38.0 10 SSE 1236.27 15.8 (1) As measured on Front Lawn at 21:00, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. *3/10: Approximate ** 3/31: High Temperature of 47.4 degrees recorded for today is probably 2.0 - 3.0 degrees F. higher than the actual high AVERAGE Mean Temp: 36.8 AVERAGE High Temp: 41.6 MINIMUM High Temp: 33.1 12th MAXIMUM High Temp: 47.9 29th AVERAGE Low Temp: 32.1 MINIMUM Low Temp: 24.1 8th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 38.8 1st MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 0 MIN <= 32.0: 15 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 25th, 26th MIN <= 0.0: 0 MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 94 1st @ 0149 MINIMUM Humidity (%): 29 17th @ 0045 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1036.8 18th @ 1114 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 973.8 29th @ 0529 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 873.7 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 28.2 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 21.5 29th MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 33.8 7th TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 8.31 AVERAGE Precip.: 0.30 DAYS of Precip.: 28 All but: 21st, 22nd, 25th MAXIMUM Precip.: 0.85 23rd MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.33 9th @ 1452 Days of Rain: 27 (>.01 in) 22 (>.1 in) 0 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 15.8 DAYS of Snowfall: 15 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 23rd, 26th, 31st AVERAGE High Wind: 18.2 MINIMUM High Wind: 10 18th, 19th, 22nd, 30th MAXIMUM High Wind: 38 10th WIND RUN (miles): 1236.27 DAYS Sun at any time: 14 2nd, 5th, 7th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd - Extrm. Wk to Weakened, 24th - Extrm. Wk, 25th, 29th, 30th, 31st DAYS OF Cld or M Cld: 31 DAYS OF Rainbow: 0 DAYS OF Aurora: 0 DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 0 Wed. 3/31/10: High Temperature recorded for today is probably 2.0 - 3.0 degrees F. higher than the actual high 2100 ADT: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today. 2050: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 2035: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 2020: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400', light wind. 2006: The Wind is picking up. 2005: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, precipitation to the E. 1950: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and much of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1920: Cloudy, clouds on upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a few clouds by the top of Mt. Roberts. 1905: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, top of Mt. Juneau and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, most of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1850: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 1802: Sprinkling, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland mountains hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 1800: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1720: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, some lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1705: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps. 1650: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, of Mt. Roberts, and of Last Chance Basin hidden. 1635: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, of Mt. Roberts, and of Last Chance Basin hidden. 1620: Sprinkling, snow in the inner Gold Creek valley and in Last Chance Basin, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1605: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley which is partially and substantially obscured, precipitation over part of Mt. Juneau. 1550: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks. 1500: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Partly Cloudy, sun in and out and here and there. 1420: Mostly Cloudy with thinnish and thin clouds and some cumulus, bright skies, sun shining. 1351: Sun breaking through. 1350: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, ribbon Channel side of the top of Mt. Juneau, murky in the Granite Creek area, fairly bright. 1335: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, clouds skimming the Mt. Juneau Ridge, murky in part of the inner Gold Creek valley. 1320: Sprinkling, Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, inner Gold Creek valley, upper part of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1250: Cloudy, precipitation over the mainland, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops. 1235: Cloudy, a few filtered breaks, weak - very weak sunshine on upper part of Mt. Juneau and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1200: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, sun breaking through, some breaks - small clear areas, very top of Mt. Roberts and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, weak - very weak sunshine. 1135: Cloudy a few brighter spots and areas, small filtered break, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, 1125: Light Rain. 1120: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few brighter spots, spots of sunshine in the Granite Creek area. 1105: Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland mountains hidden by clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured, brighter spots and areas in the clouds. 1057: High Rain Rate of .17" of Rain per hour. 1051: Very Light Rain began. 1050: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, precipitation over much of the mainland. 1029: Cloudy, a few breaks, sun is shining, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1020: Cloudy with some filtered breaks and bright spots and areas, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds with the remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, precipitation over the mainland. 1008: The Sun is breaking through. 0950: Cloudy, hints of blue, a few breaks, brighter, clouds skimming - very tops mainland mountains in clouds, some lower wisps upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a small wispy cloud in Last Chance Basin. 0850: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0820: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps. 0750: Very Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0720: Light Drizzle/Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 450' hidden by clouds. 0705: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower bits and wisps. 0700: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower wisps and bits Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0635: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. Lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0620 ADT: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, precipitation over the mainland. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. Tue. 3/30/10: 2050 ADT: Cloudy with a large area of clear sky to the NW. .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Mostly Cloudy. 1920: Partly Cloudy. 1916: Very Light Sprinkling, Partly Cloudy. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1800: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Partly Cloudy, sun in and out and here and there. 1735: Partly Cloudy, sun shining in most areas. 1651: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain. 1650: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, precipitation to the E, variable strength sun in and out and here and there. 1620: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on parts of the mainland. 1605: Very Light Sprinkling, Partly Cloudy SE half of sky and Cloudy with breaks NW half, sun in and out. 1550: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, spots and areas of sunshine on the upper parts of the mainland. 1535: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some breaks, a few spots of weak - weakened sunshine on the very top and tops of the mainland mountains. 1500: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks, clouds skimming peak of Mt. Juneau, a few wisps around the top of Mt. Roberts. .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy with some breaks and a few small clear areas, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, part of the very top of Mt. Roberts in a cloud, very weak sun on part of Last Chance Basin side of Mt. Juneau. 1420: Cloudy, small clear area, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, much of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, extremely weak to weak sunshine. 1350: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1320: Cloudy, a few tiny hints of breaks, some clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1201: Cloudy with some breaks and a large mostly clear area, sun shining, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley and part of Last Chance Basin. 1200: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Sprinkling, Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, bright clouds in areas, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, extremely weak to weak sunshine. 1120: Sprinkling, Cloudy, small area of heavily filtered blue, top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few slight hints of blue overhead, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley virtually totally hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1035: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0950: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden. 0935: First Robin of the year seen and heard in the neighborhood. 0850: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, very tiny break, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 0750: Cloudy, a few tiny - very tiny filtered breaks, clouds skimming the mainland mountains, a few lower bits and wisps. 0705: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau in clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and clouds in lower part of Last Chance Basin. 0700: .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, a few tiny and very tiny breaks ands hints of, lower ribbons, small cloud in Last Chance Basin. 0620: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts a few ribbons and wisps. .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 0100 ADT: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Mon. 3/29/10: Holiday observed for Seward's Day by State and Local Gov't... Students Return to School after Spring Vacation - See Below 2050 ADT: Mostly Cloudy/Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and thicker clouds. .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and some thicker clouds. 1850: Cloudy with thinnish, thin, and thicker clouds with areas and breaks of filtered and heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, bright skies, extremely weak to weak sunshine. 1800: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with very slightly broken clouds, small breaks, and small filtered clear areas, extremely weak and weak sunshine here and there. 1735: Cloudy with filtered breaks, hints of blue, and slightly broken areas, fairly bright skies, weak - weakened sunshine. 1720: Cloudy, a few very small filtered breaks, and small areas with filtered - heavily filtered blue. 1705: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few breaks far to the NW. 1650: Cloudy SE 3/5ths of sky and Partly Cloudy NW 2/5ths. 1550: Partly Cloudy, sun in and out and here and there. 1535: Partly Cloudy, sun shining. 1516: Partly Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden... very heavy rain? and/or snow blowing around?, extremely weak sunshine to slightly weakened sunshine. 1500: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy with breaks, weakened sunshine on the top of Mt. Roberts and a few spots on Mt. Juneau and on the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1350: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, variable strength sun. 1250: Cloudy with some breaks and clear spots and areas in NW part of sky and a few small and tiny breaks SE part of sky, a few spots of weakened sun in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1235: Cloudy with breaks and clear areas, weak sun on a few spots and areas on the mainland. 1200: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Partly Cloudy, some clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak to weak sunshine. 1135: Cloudy with a few breaks, slightly weakened - weakened sunshine, band/ribbon upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and clouds around the SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1125: Sun breaking through. 1050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, extremely weak sunshine with a bright spot where the sun is, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1000: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 0850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0835: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy, slightly murky in the Granite Creek area, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0700: Trace of Rainfall to this point today. 0652: Very Light Sprinkling shower began. 0650: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 0638: Extremely Light Sprinkles. 0635: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, breezy. 0620 ADT: Cloudy, slightly murky around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and in the Granite Creek area. Seward's Day Commemorates the signing on March 30, 1867 by U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward of the treaty by which the United States purchased Alaska from Russia. SUNDAY 3/28/10: Palm Sunday | A NWS Wind Advisory was in effect until 3 PM ADT this afternoon - See 1142 Below 2050 ADT: Cloudy with thinner spots and areas, the Moon is slightly visible in one of those thinner spots. .41" of Rainfall to this point today. 2035: Cloudy with some breaks far to the NW, light wind with occasional gusts. 1950: Cloudy with thinner spots and areas and a very slightly broken area. 1920: Cloudy with a small bit of heavily filtered blue, murky in the Granite Creek area. 1850: Cloudy with filtered clear area and breaks and slightly broken areas with filtered blue. 1835: Cloudy with bright spots and areas and hints of blue and a few heavily filtered breaks, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley with that area slightly to substantially obscured, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak and very weak sunshine on parts of the mainland. 1800: .41" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: A few light sprinkles, cloudy, a few tiny hints of breaks, light wind. 1720: Cloudy with a few filtered - slightly filtered breaks, a few spots of weak - very weak sunshine on the mainland mountaintops. 1705: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland began at 1649. 1635: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks, brighter areas in the clouds. 1600: Cloudy, a few very tiny filtered breaks. 1550: Sprinkling, Cloudy, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, weak - weakened sunshine has been out in the past 50 minutes. 1500: A few light sprinkles, cloudy with a few hints of blue, very weak sun on parts of the mainland, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. .41" of Rainfall to this point today. 1448: A few whitecaps on the Channel. 1445: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 1350: Cloudy, murky around part of top of Mt. Roberts. 1320: Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, very top of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden. 1305: Cloudy. 1250: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1200: .38" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly and partially obscured. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1142: NWS Wind Advisory is now in effect until 3 PM ADT this afternoon. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 11:42 AM AKDT on March 28, 2010 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 3 PM akdt this afternoon... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 3 PM akdt this afternoon. * Wind: southeast wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph will diminish in the late afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around. When outdoors...be alert for flying debris. This statement will be updated by 3 PM akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1105: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1050: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1020: Cloudy, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau, of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some whitecaps on the Channel. 0850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 0750: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. High Rain Rate of .25" of Rain per hour. 0735: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. Remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 0705: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light - breezy to breezy wind, whitecaps and rollers on the Channel. 0700: .20" of Rainfall to this point today. 0656: High Rain Rate of .24" of Rain per hour. 0653: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, breezy with gusts, windier closer to and over the Channel, whitecaps on the Channel. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, breezy-windy, whitecaps on the Channel. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, breezy- windy, whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 0556: High Rain Rate of .14" of Rain per hour. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0459 ADT: NWS Wind Advisory now in effect until Noon ADT today. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:59 AM AKDT on March 28, 2010 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until noon akdt today... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until noon akdt today. * Wind: southeast wind 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph will diminish through the morning hours. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around. When outdoors...be alert for flying debris. This statement will be updated by noon akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sat. 3/27/10: 1934: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM ADT Sunday - See 1934 Below 2100 ADT: .42" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain, Cloudy. 2035: Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Light Rain, Cloudy, part of the top of Mt. Roberts and part of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1934: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM ADT Sunday. WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ020>022-024-025-281100- /X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-100328T1300Z/ GLACIER BAY-EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND- SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA- EASTERN BARANOF ISLAND AND SOUTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUSTAVUS...HOONAH...ELFIN COVE... PELICAN...ANGOON...JUNEAU 734 PM AKDT SAT MAR 27 2010 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT SUNDAY. * WIND: SOUTHEAST WIND 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND. WHEN OUTDOORS...BE ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 3 AM AKDT SUNDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 1800: .31" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1735: Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1650: Very Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, part of the very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1605: Sprinkling, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Cloudy, precipitation over much of the mainland (snow at the higher altitudes), inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured. 1535: Sprinkling, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin substantially obscured and hidden, very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, light wind. 1500: Sprinkling, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, wind is picking up. 1500: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: A few sprinkles, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, most of the top of Mt. Roberts, and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden. 1406: Cloudy, precipitation over most of the mainland, snow at the higher altitudes, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 1401: Brief Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 1350: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland (snow at the higher altitudes). 1320: Cloudy with thinner clouds in spots and areas. 1250: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is. 1220: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1200: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1120: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, a few lower wisps. 0950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, clouds skimming and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0920: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0832: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0820: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 0750: Cloudy with an area of thinner clouds, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured with precipitation there. 0735: Cloudy, area of thinner clouds with hints of blue and heavily filtered blue, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured with precipitation there. 0700: .21" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, a few hints of blue, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0620: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, precipitation over parts of the mainland. .21" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0509: NWS Wind Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 5 AM ADT Sunday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 5:09 AM AKDT on March 27, 2010 ...Wind Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 5 am akdt Sunday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 5 am akdt Sunday. * Wind: Southeast wind will increase to 20 to 30 with gusts to 50 mph by the early evening and persist through the night. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around. When outdoors...be alert for flying debris. This statement will be updated by 1 PM akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. 12:07: This statement will be updated by 8 pm akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0306 ADT: High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. Fri. 3/26/10: 2100 ADT: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today (at 1231 hrs., melted on contact). 2050: Rain, Cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 2035: Rain, Cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, some clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1920: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1800: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, some clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1735: Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1705: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1650: Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1630: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, most of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1535: Sprinkling, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, much of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1520: Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops, very light precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1500: .07" of Precipitation to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, parts of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds and remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 1435: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1420: Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 1405: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, Last Chance Basin, and over Mt. Juneau. 1350: Rain-Snow, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1343: High Precipitation Rate of .14" of Precipitation per hour. 1342: Rain-Snow, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1335: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and much of the top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1320: Cloudy with a few brighter spots, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, extremely weak sunshine on a few parts of the mainland. 1306: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountains, a few lower wisps, very weak - extremely weak sunshine on parts of the mainland. 1259: High Rain Rate of .13" of Rain per hour. 1258: Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and most of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1250: Very Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden by clouds. 1231: Extremely light very fine snow flurry began, cloudy, a few clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1158: Light Wind. 1150: Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds or obscured- hidden, light precipitation over parts of the mainland, especially the inner Gold Creek valley, bright spot where the sun is. 1050: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts mostly in clouds, bright spot where the sun is. 1020: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, light precipitation over parts of the mainland. 0959: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and most of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light precipitation over much of the mainland. 0950: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, most of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0850: Cloudy. 0835: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, a few lower wisps. 0705: Cloudy, some very tiny breaks. 0650: Cloudy with slightly - partly broken clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0632: Cloudy with filtered small spots, areas and breaks, lower band/ribbon. 0620 ADT: Cloudy with small and tiny filtered breaks, light - very light frost on roofs. Thur. 3/25/10: 2050 ADT: Thin and very thin clouds and haze. There is a halo around the Moon. 1950: Thin and very thin clouds and haze. 1850: Thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds with slightly filtered to filtered blue, weak sunshine on the upper parts of the mainland mountains. 1750: Thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, haze, and filtered and slightly filtered blue, a few cumulus clouds, somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1650: Overcast with thinnish and thin clouds with some heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, weak - somewhat weakened sunshine. 1550: Mostly Overcast with thinnish and thin clouds with slightly filtered and filtered blue, a few small cumulus clouds, weak sunshine. The Moon is to the E in the sky above Gold Ridge of Mt. Roberts. 1450: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, haze, slightly filtered and filtered blue, and puffy clouds; very slightly weakened sunshine. 1420: Partly Cloudy with slightly filtered blue in areas, sun shining. 1350: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with slightly filtered blue in the clear areas, very thin clouds, and puffy clouds mostly near and by the mountains, slightly weakened sunshine. 1257: A Steller's Jay at the bird bath for a drink and then at the bird feeder. This is the first one seen since February 22. 1250: Partly Cloudy but with slightly filtered - filtered blue, some high thin and very thin clouds and some puffy clouds near and by the mountains, weakened sunshine, light wind. 1150: High thin and very thin clouds, haze, and slightly filtered and filtered blue, puffy cloudy around and by the mountains, weakened sunshine, light wind. 1050: High thin and very thin clouds, haze, and filtered blue, a few cumulus clouds and a few lower wisps, weakened sunshine, light wind. 0950: High thin and very thin clouds and haze, patchy fog to the SE, a few lower wisps, weak - weakened sunshine. 0935: High thin and very thin clouds and haze, patchy fog to the SE, a few lower wisps, weak - weakened sunshine. 0920: Mostly Foggy overhead with clear sky above, some patches of fog over the Channel, very weak sunshine. 0850: Mostly Foggy overhead with clear sky above, fog hiding much of the mainland and patchy fog in the neighborhood, sun filtered by the fog. 0750: Clear, fog hiding the lower and lowest parts of the mainland. Very light frost on the roofs now. 0720: Fog. 0705: Clear, fog hiding the mainland and patchy fog in the neighborhood. 0650: Clear, fog hiding virtually all of the mainland. 0635: Clear, fog hiding the lowest part of the mainland. 0620 ADT: Clear, fog over the Channel hiding the lower part of the mainland, patchy thin fog in other areas. Wed. 3/24/10: 0957: NWS Statement and Request for Feedback on this morning's test - See 0957 Below | Tsunami Warning System Test was today, Wed. March 24 at 9:45 AM ADT | 0905: WCATWC Test Message - TW - See 0905 Below | NWS: Record Precipitation and Snowfall for Tuesday 3/23 in Juneau - See 0350 Below 2100 ADT: .47" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, broken lower band/ribbon. 2020: Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400'. 2017: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 1950: Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 350'. 1850: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, brighter, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1840: Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' and substantially obscured below that. 1820: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 400' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1800: .40" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, brighter clouds western part of the sky, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, and much of the upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1720: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few very slight hints of blue, most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and much of the upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1705: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, extremely weak sunshine, top of Mt. Juneau, much of the top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds and wisps. 1650: Cloudy, precipitation over the mainland, clouds hiding much of the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, some clouds in Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1620: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds in the SE part of Last Chance Basin, some lower bits and wisps. 1550: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds in part of Last Chance Basin hiding the inner Gold Creek valley, a few lower wisps and bits Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1520: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and most of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds in part of Last Chance Basin hiding the inner Gold Creek valley, a few lower bits and wisps. 1500: .37" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some clouds in the SE part of Last Chance Basin, a few lower wisps. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps. 1335: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1153: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1046: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and most of Mt. Juneau above about 400' hidden by fog/clouds, lower band/ribbon, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1020: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 350', partially obscured below that. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0957: NWS Public Information Statement and Request for Feedback on this morning's test of the Alaska Tsunami Warning System. Public Information Statement Statement as of 9:57 AM AKDT on March 24, 2010 ...Public information statement... This morning's test of the Alaska Tsunami Warning System is now concluded. The National Weather Service, Alaska division of Homeland security and emergency management, and the Alaska broadcasters association appreciate your participation in this test and ask you to provide feedback at tsunami dot gov slash test. Your input will help improve Alaska's Tsunami Warning System. Once again, the web address to reply is tsunami dot gov slash test. Thank you for your help in ensuring that our warning dissemination system in Alaska is effective. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0947: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps. --------------------------------------------------------- 0945: From the NWS: TEST Tsunami Warning Statement as of 9:45 AM AKDT on March 24, 2010 ...This is a tsunami communications test for the state of Alaska... --------------------------------------------------------- 0935: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and Mt. Roberts above about 400' - 450' hidden by clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0905: WCATWC Test Message - TW WEPA41 PAAQ 241705 TSUWCA TEST...TSUNAMI EXERCISE MESSAGE NUMBER 1...TEST NWS WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER PALMER AK 10:05 AM PDT WED MAR 24 2010 ...PACIFEX 10 TSUNAMI EXERCISE MESSAGE. REFER TO WCATWC MESSAGE 1 IN THE EXERCISE HANDBOOK. THIS IS AN EXERCISE ONLY... THIS MESSAGE IS BEING USED TO START OFF THE PACIFEX 10 PACIFIC TSUNAMI EXERCISE. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY EXERCISE MESSAGE TRANSMITTED FROM THE WEST COAST/ALASKA TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER. EXERCISE PARTICIPANTS SHOULD REFER TO THE SCENARIO TIMELINE IN THE HANDBOOK FOR FUTURE MESSAGES. THE HANDBOOK IS AVAILABLE AT THE WEB SITE WCATWC.ARH.NOAA.GOV. THE EXERCISE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A REALISTIC SCENARIO TO TEST TSUNAMI RESPONSE PLANS. THIS IS ONLY AN EXERCISE. $$ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0850: Drizzle/Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and most of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Last Chance Basin. 0750: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps. 0720: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, a few lower wisps, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0700: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Light Drizzle/Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0635: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0620: Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. .09" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0350: NWS: Record precipitation and snowfall for Tuesday in Juneau. Record Report Statement as of 3:50 AM AKDT on March 24, 2010 ...Record precipitation and snowfall for Tuesday in Juneau... Rain and Melted Snow Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 0.70 0.43 1960 Juneau NWS* 0.95 0.33 2007 Snowfall Location New Record Old Record Year Set Juneau Airport 3.1 1.6 2008 Juneau NWS* 4.8 0.6 2003 *short or incomplete climate record. Nb Mar 10 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0311 ADT: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. Tue. 3/23/10: NWS: Record Precipitation and Snowfall in Juneau Today - See 0350 3/24 Above | 1150: A NWS Winter Weather Advisory was in effect until Noon ADT today - See 0643 Below | Tsunami Warning System Test Scheduled for Alaska on Wed. March 24 at 9:45 AM ADT 2100 ADT: .81" of Rainfall to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today. 2050: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, light to breezy wind. 1950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, a few lower wisps, light to breezy wind. 1935: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few lower wisps, light wind. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, some lower wisps. 1820: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, some lower wisps, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1800: .77" of Rainfall and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few wisps in Last Chance Basin and on the Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .66" of Rainfall and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few lower clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1432: A Bald Eagle flew SE squealing. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, some lower clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. A Great Blue Heron landed in a tree to the E. 1200: .51" of Rainfall and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and most of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, a few wisps in Last Chance Basin. 0950: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower wisps and bits. 0850: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0835: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper part - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower ribbon, snow level is at about 350' - 400' at the Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Rain with a hit of snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above 400'. 0722: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above 400' - 600'. 0713: High Rain Rate of .13" of Rain per hour. 0700: .19" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland above about 400' partially to substantially obscured by the snow falling at the higher altitudes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0643: NWS Winter Weather Advisory in effect until Noon ADT today. Snow is currently falling in the Mendenhall Valley. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 6:41 AM AKDT on March 23, 2010 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect until noon akdt today... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect until noon akdt today. * Snow amount: 3 to 6 inches this morning. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by noon akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0620: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland above about 600' partially to substantially obscured by the snow falling at the higher altitudes. .14" of Rainfall to this point today. The rain began at about 0350. 0550 ADT: High Rain Rate of .12" of Rain per hour. Mon. 3/22/10: 2050 ADT: Cloudy with thinner spots and areas, the Moon is visible in one of those areas. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1835: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy with an area of slightly broken clouds with filtered blue, fairly bright skies. 1735: Cloudy with an area of broken clouds with filtered blue, fairly bright skies, extremely weak sunshine in a few areas. 1635: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is. 1550: Cloudy, weak - very weak sunshine. 1450: Cloudy, some small and tiny filtered and heavily filtered breaks. 1420: Cloudy, fairly bright - bright skies, a few tiny filtered breaks, weak - weakened sunshine. 1350: Cloudy, small heavily filtered breaks and thinner areas with hints of blue, extremely weak to very weak sunshine. 1250: Very Slightly broken clouds, extremely weak sunshine. 1235: Cloudy with an area of very slightly broken clouds, fairly bright, brighter clouds SE part of sky, extremely weak sunshine. 1220: Cloudy with brighter clouds and tiny hints of breaks in the SE part of the sky. 1150: Cloudy. 1050: Cloudy, a few bright fissures in the SE part of the sky. 0950: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks. 0920: Cloudy, a few bright fissures in the clouds and a few very tiny spots of blue. 0750: Broken Clouds. 0735: Cloudy, breaks SE part of sky and slightly broken clouds overhead. 0650: Cloudy with some very tiny breaks to breaks. 0635: Cloudy with some very tiny breaks to breaks. 0620 ADT: Cloudy with a few very small and tiny breaks. SUNDAY 3/21/10: Fifth Sunday in Lent | Buds are Appearing on the Willows and Alders 2050 ADT: Partly Cloudy. 1950: Mostly Cloudy, the Moon is very slightly filtered. 1850: Cloudy, some thinner areas to the SE. 1750: Cloudy, some thinner areas with hints of blue in the SE part of the sky. 1655: Cloudy with very slightly broken areas and with filtered and heavily filtered breaks - clear areas to the SE, extremely weak sunshine, light wind. 1620: Mostly Cloudy, weak - very weak sunshine. 1550: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, bright skies, somewhat weakened to weakened sunshine, light wind. 1450: Mostly Clear, light wind. 1420: Mostly Clear. 1350: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with mostly high thin and very thin clouds, light wind. 1150: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with high thin and very thin clouds, light to breezy wind. 1130: Mostly Clear with some high thin and very thin clouds, light to breezy to breezy wind. 1050: Mostly Clear with high thin and very thin clouds - most of it in the SE part of the sky, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Clear, some snow blowing off an around the very top and top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Clear, some snow blowing off an around the very top and top of Mt. Roberts. 0806: The Sun started rising over the right shoulder of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Gold Ridge on Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 0650: Clear with a few high thin clouds to the S, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0620 ADT: Clear with a few high thin clouds to the S, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts; very light frost formed overnight. Sat. 3/20/10: First Day of Spring! - Vernal Equinox at 9:32 AM ADT 2050 ADT: Clear, the Moon is still visible. .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Clear, the waxing crescent Moon is in the sky to the SW, light wind.. 1850: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, light wind. 1800: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds and haze, sun shining on the mainland, light wind. 1720: Partly Cloudy with a few cumulus clouds and thin, and very thin clouds, sun shining on the mainland. 1650: Thin and very thin clouds over much of the sky with some lower cumulus clouds, sun shining. 1550: Partly Cloudy with cumulus clouds and thinnish, thin, and very thin clouds, sun shining. 1500: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Partly Cloudy, slightly weakened sunshine in all but a few areas. 1350: Partly Cloudy, puffy cloud at the top of Mt. Juneau, sun shining. 1250: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, some puffy clouds around the mountains. 1200: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Partly Cloudy, clouds around the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts, sun shining. A Bald Eagle is in a tree to the NE along the shore. 1050: Cloudy with broken areas and partly cloudy to the NW, bright skies, weakened sunshine, some fog/clouds around the upper parts of the mainland. 1020: Cloudy with some small and tiny breaks, fairly bright skies, band upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, Last Chance Basin mostly filled with clouds, fog/clouds over much of the Channel and Last Chance Basin faces of Mt. Juneau, extremely weak sunshine. 0950: Cloudy, fairly bright skies, bright clouds where the sun is, fog/clouds hiding Last Chance Basin and most of above about 400' - 500', lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Foggy-Cloudy overhead with a few very slight hints of blue, fog hiding the mainland above about 250' - 300'. 0820: Foggy overhead with a very slight hint of blue, fog hiding the mainland above about 200' - 300'. 0750: Mostly Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts and fog/clouds hiding much of Mt. Juneau. 0720: Cloudy with small and tiny breaks, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Maria, cloud upper S side of Mt. Juneau. 0700: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, tiny hints of breaks. 0620: Cloudy. .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 0010 ADT: High Rain Rate of .03" of Rain per hour. Fri. 3/19/10: 2100 ADT: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 0" of Snow on the ground at 2100. 2050: Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 2020: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1905: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1850: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1835: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1823: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Precipitation per hour. 1820: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1800: .19" of Rainfall and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 1748: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1720: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, the top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower bits and wisps. 1648: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower fog/clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1620: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds with a lower band, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin hidden above about 400' - 500', remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 1550: Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts hidden above about 450' - 600', inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, some lower wisps in Last Chance Basin. Snow level is at around 400' on the Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1520: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts above about 350' hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, upper part of Mt. Juneau and most of the Channel side hidden. 1500: .16" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden above about 400' and partially or substantially obscured otherwise. 1350: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 200' and substantially obscured below that. 1335: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 200' and substantially obscured below that. Still only a Trace of Snowfall to this point. 1255: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Precipitation per hour. 1244: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 200' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1220: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400'. 1208: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Precipitation per hour. 1200: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400'. .04" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden above about 400' - 500'. 1133: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin above about 500' - 600' hidden. Snow level Channel side of Mt. Roberts is at about 450' - 500'. 1050: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of mainland above about 400' partially to substantially obscured. 0950: Very, very light snow-sprinkling, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower wisps and bits Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of the mainland above about 300' - 400' partially obscured. 0850: Very light, very fine snow-rain, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of the mainland above about 300' partially to substantially obscured. 0835: Very Light Fine Snow-Rain, Cloudy, most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, remainder of mainland above about 300' - 400' partially to substantially obscured. 0750: Very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured-hidden. 0650: Cloudy, precipitation in the form of snow over much of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 0620 ADT: Cloudy, precipitation (snow) in Last Chance Basin and in the inner Gold Creek valley which is partially to substantially obscured. Patchy Very Light Frost on roofs. Thur. 3/18/10: 2050 ADT: Partly Cloudy. .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 2020: High thin and very thin clouds and haze. 1950: Thin and very thin, possibly thinnish clouds over much of the sky, the Moon is slightly veiled. 1850: Thinnish - Somewhat Thinnish Overcast. 1820: Somewhat Thinnish Overcast, a few hints of blue to the NE, a few small clouds at a lower altitude. 1800: .05" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Thinnish-Thin Overcast with hints of blue, some thicker clouds at a lower altitude, area of filtered to heavily filtered blue far to the NE. 1720: Mostly Cloudy with very slightly to slightly filtered blue, extremely weak to weak sunshine. 1650: Partly Cloudy with very slightly to slightly filtered blue, weak - weakened sunshine. 1620: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, bright skies, weak - weakened sunshine. 1550: Thinnish-Thin-Very Thin Clouds with thick and thicker clouds in the NE part of the sky with filtered and heavily filtered blue and hints of blue, weak - weakened sunshine. 1528: Thinnish-Thin Overcast with thick and thicker clouds in the NE part of the sky, weak - weakened sunshine. 1500: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy with very large area of thinner clouds that has a hint of blue, bright skies, weak - weakened sunshine in and out. 1435: Cloudy with large of thinner clouds which has heavily filtered blue and hint of blue, bright skies, weak sunshine except for the inner Gold Creek valley. 1420: Cloudy with thinner areas that have a hint of blue, weak sunshine on parts of the mainland. 1350: Cloudy with hints of blue and some heavily filtered blue, bright skies, weak sunshine. 1320: Cloudy with some thinner areas that have hints of blue, very weak sunshine on the upper parts of the mainland. 1305: Cloudy, bright skies, some slight hints of blue, weak sunshine. 1250: Cloudy, fairly bright skies, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and a few clouds around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts. 1222: Cloudy, fairly bright skies, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine, a few clouds around the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1200: .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, fairly bright skies, bright spot where the sun is, a few lower wisps, cloud skimming peak of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau in clouds, fairly bright skies, bright spot where the sun is, a few lower wisps. 1020: Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau in clouds, filtered and heavily filtered breaks, some brighter spots and areas. 0950: Cloudy, brighter spots, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops, a few lower wisps. 0935: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, precipitation over parts of the mainland. 0848: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0835: Very Light Misting/Drizzle, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0805: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0801: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 0750: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0700: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Misting/Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0620 ADT: Very Light Drizzle/Misting, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. Trace of Rainfall to this point today. Wed. 3/17/10: The Wind Advisory was Cancelled by the NWS at 9:36 PM 3/16 2100 ADT: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower ribbons and wisps. 2035: Cloudy, a few small breaks, lower ribbons. 1950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, and Mt. Roberts?, lower band Channel and Last Chance Basin side of Mt. Juneau. 1920: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden with a lower ribbon on the upper Channel side, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1850: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, a few very tiny hints of breaks, clouds hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, a few wisps and bits in Last Chance Basin. 1835: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few very slight hints of blue, lower fog/clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and a few clouds and wisps in Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1805: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some very slight hints of blue, lower band, much of Last Chance Basin hidden by clouds. 1800: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band Channel and Last Chance Basin side of Mt. Juneau and a band Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some clouds in Last Chance Basin, a few lower wisps. 1650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, Last Chance Basin side of upper part of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Last Chance Basin and of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds. 1620: Light Rain, Cloudy, Last Chance Basin and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1544: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. 1500: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding the upper parts of the mainland. 1445: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts and very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1320: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts and very top - top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 1250: Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding the upper parts of the mainland. 1200: .07" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding almost all of the upper parts of the mainland. 1100: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding the upper parts of the mainland. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding almost all of the upper parts of the mainland. 0936: Seven Great Blue Herons are in a tree to the E. 0850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, the upper part of Mt. Roberts, and Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin above about 400' hidden by fog/clouds. 0835: Sprinkling, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts above about 600' - 800', and Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin above about 400' hidden by fog/clouds. 0750: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, lower band Channel side of Last Chance Basin, a few lower wisps. 0700: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0620 ADT: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley at the least is partially obscured. Trace of Rainfall to this point today. Tue. 3/16/10: 1935: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 AM ADT Wednesday - See 1935 Below 2136 ADT (posted here 0620 3/17): The Wind Advisory was Cancelled by the NWS. 2050: Cloudy, light wind. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 2005: Cloudy, light wind. 1950: Cloudy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1935: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 4 AM ADT Wednesday WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ025-171200- /X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-100317T1200Z/ JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 735 PM AKDT TUE MAR 16 2010 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY. * WIND: NORTHEAST GUSTING TO 45 MPH IN DOUGLAS AND NEAR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 4 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1850: Cloudy, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1835: Cloudy, some snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1800: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, some filtered - heavily filtered blue far to the NW, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, light to breezy wind. 1730: Cloudy, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, some filtered - heavily filtered blue far to the NW, light wind after a lull. 1705: Light to Breezy Wind. 1650: Cloudy with areas of filtered and heavily filtered blue, very weak - weak sunshine, snow blowing around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts and the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1635: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, bright skies, slightly weakened sunshine, snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau, the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1606: Cloudy with hints of blue and a bit of heavily filtered blue, bright skies, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine, snow blowing in the Granite Creek area and at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy, a few slight hints of blue, fairly bright sky, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine, a bit of snow blowing in the Granite Creek area and at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1505: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, a bit of snow blowing in the Granite Creek area and at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1500: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine, fairly bright sky, a bit of snow blowing in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1420: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine, fairly bright sky, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy-Overcast with thinnish clouds, bright skies, very bright spot where the sun is, weak - very weak sunshine, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy with a few hints of blue, some clear sky far to the NW, bright skies, weak - very weak sunshine, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1220: Cloudy and bright SE 1/2 of sky with a small bit of heavily filtered blue, partly cloudy NW 1/2 of sky, weak sunshine, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1200: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Clear NW 3/5ths of sky, thinnish and thin clouds SE 2/5ths, snow blowing around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine. 1135: Clear NW 2/3rds of sky, thinnish and thin clouds SE 1/3rd, snow blowing around the very top - top of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine. 1050: Clear, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts, some thin - thinnish clouds far to the SE, light wind. 0950: Clear, some lower wisps, some fog to the SE, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Clear, ribbon of fog over Channel, some patchy fog to the SE. 0750: Clear, patchy thin fog in West Juneau, fog hiding the lowest part of the mainland. 0705: Clear, band of fog down to the water hiding the lowest part of the mainland, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 0700: 01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Clear, fog hiding all but the very tops of the mainland mountains. 0620: Clear, band of fog down to the water hiding the lowest part of the mainland. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0436 ADT: NWS Wind Advisory in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM ADT Wednesday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:36 AM AKDT on March 16, 2010 ...Wind Advisory in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 am akdt Wednesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 am akdt Wednesday. * Wind: northeast winds occasionally gusting to 45 mph in Douglas and near downtown Juneau Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by noon akdt today or sooner if conditions warrant. Statement updated at 1144 and now will be updated by 8 PM akdt Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. 3/15/10: 2100 ADT: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain, Cloudy. 2020: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1920: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, Granite Creek area partially obscured. 1827: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden by the precipitation (snow) there. 1800: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1708: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1650: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured by the precipitation there. 1644: A Bald Eagle is soaring high in the sky. 1620: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1550: Light Drizzle/Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1535: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1513: A Few Sprinkles, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1500: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1447: Rain, Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1435: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1350: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts and most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. 1250: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower small clouds and wisps. 1200: .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower bits and wisps. 1128: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1105: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, brighter, some clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Very Light Sprinkling, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, large cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and small cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1035: Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured. 1023: Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0950: Very Light Sprinkling after Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, fog/cloud hiding most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, cloud in Last Chance Basin. 0935: Cloudy, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin hidden by fog/clouds on the Channel side above about 500', lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0920: Cloudy, fog/cloud hiding much of Mt. Juneau, fog/clouds in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 0847: Cloudy, ribbon draped over Mt. Maria. 0750: Cloudy, broken lower ribbon. 0735: Cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 0720: Cloudy, lower ribbon of fog blowing towards the SE over Gastineau Channel. 0700: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy, broken lower ribbon. .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 0158 ADT: High Rain Rate of .24"of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 3/14/10: Alaska Daylight Time | Fourth Sunday in Lent | Have you Set Your Clocks Forward 1 Hour? 2100 ADT: .40" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain, Cloudy. 2036: Rain, Cloudy. 2007: Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower fog/clouds. 1935: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top - top of Mt. Roberts obscured - hidden to some degree. 1850: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts and the upper part of Mt. Juneau, a few lower wisps, light wind. 1800: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1735: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1734: High Rain Rate of .12" of Rain per hour. 1727: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured. 1650: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, a few lower clouds and wisps. 1630: Light Rain, Cloudy, some lower wisps. 1620: Cloudy, a few lower thin small clouds and wisps. 1550: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured, a few lower wisps. 1450: Cloudy, some clouds hiding parts of Mt. Juneau, band upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley very slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 1420: A few very light sprinkles, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured, some of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, some lower wisps and clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau, light wind.. 1350: Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Sprinkles-Raindrops, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, large cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1220: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau and much of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower clouds over Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1205: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, light wind. 1200: .27" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. Snow all morning at the higher altitudes. 1054: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a few other wisps. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden, clouds on the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0750: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden. 0720: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, small cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0700: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden, top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0635: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, cloud on upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially or substantially obscured. .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 0315 ADT: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. Sat. 3/13/10: Alaska Standard Time | Remember to Set Your Clocks Forward 1 hour Tonight for the Switch to Daylight Saving Time | The Winter Storm Warning for Snow was Cancelled by the NWS at 0237 - See 0237 Below 2100 AST: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today. 2050: Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds hiding upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1935: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light to breezy wind. 1850: Light Misting/Drizzle, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley at the least is partially obscured. 1835: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light to breezy wind. 1820: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 1800: .03" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, Last Chance Basin and the remaining upper parts of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, light to breezy wind. 1735: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1700: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. 1650: Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 1620: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 1605: Very Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 1550: Very, very light snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden, Last Chance Basin and Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden.. 1535: Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, Last Chance Basin and Mt. Juneau substantially obscured. 1500: Trace of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, most of the top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and peak of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin and part of downtown partially obscured. 1350: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, SE top of Mt. Juneau and much of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin partially and substantially obscured. 1250: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, Last Chance Basin and very top - top of Mt. Juneau hidden; remainder of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and part of downtown partially and substantially obscured. 1235: Very, very light snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau, much of Last Chance Basin, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1200: Trace of Precipitation so far today. 1154: Brief very light snow. 1150: Cloudy, SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, snow over parts of the mainland. 1135: A few extremely tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 1120: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1050: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy. 0905: Cloudy. 0850: Cloudy. 0812: There was a Northern Pygmy Owl briefly in the willow by the deck. 0750: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy. 0635: Cloudy with thinner clouds to the NE, in the past few minutes there was a weak orange glow on a few clouds to the E. 0620: Cloudy. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0237 AST (posted here at 0630): The Winter Storm Warning for Snow has been Cancelled by the NWS. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 2:37 AM AKST on March 13, 2010 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Snow continues to diminish from south to north through the early morning. Northern areas will see an additional 1 to 2 inches before snow fall ends. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Fri. 3/12/10: 2056: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday - See 2056 Below | Capital Transit is using its Snow Routes until Midnight Tonight 2100 AST: .40" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 5-5/8" Snowfall today with 7" nominal of Snow on the ground at 2100. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2056: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday. Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:56 PM AKST on March 12, 2010 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst Saturday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst Saturday. * Snow amount: an additional 5 to 7 inches overnight tonight. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. Driving may be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 5 am akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2050: A few small snowflakes falling, cloudy. 1950: A few small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley obscured to some degree. 1850: A few small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley obscured to some degree. 1835: A few small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1816: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 6:15 PM AKST on March 12, 2010 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst Saturday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst Saturday. * Snow amount: 8 to 12 inches overnight tonight. Heaviest snow will fall through late tonight. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1814: Small powder snowslide at the main waterfall visible from downtown Juneau on the Last Chance Basin side of Mt. Juneau. 1805: Cloudy. 1800: .40" of Melted Precipitation and 5-5/8" Snowfall so far today (includes the 5/16" from 2100 to midnight 3/11). 1750: Cloudy, very light snow over parts of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1735: Cloudy, a few lower wisps, inner Gold Creek valley slightly obscured. 1724: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, clouds hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few wisps over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1705: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1636: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top - top of Mt. Roberts and peak of Mt. Juneau hidden, a few lower wisps and bits, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1631: Light Very Fine Snow, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .33" of Melted Precipitation and 4-5/8" Snowfall so far today (includes the 5/16" from 2100 to midnight 3/11). 1450: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1405: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1235: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. -------------------------------------------------------------- 1208: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 5 AM AST Saturday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 12:05 PM AKST on March 12, 2010 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst Saturday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 5 am akst Saturday. * Snow amount: 8 to 12 inches by late tonight. Heaviest snow will fall through late tonight. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 8 PM akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------- 1205: Very Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland partially and substantially obscured. 1200: .20" of Melted Precipitation and 3-9/16" Snowfall so far today (includes the 5/16" from 2100 to midnight 3/11). 1150: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1135: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1105: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1003: High Precipitation Rate of .09" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1000: .09" of Melted Precipitation and 2" Snowfall so far today (includes the 5/16" from 2100 to midnight 3/11). 0950: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0805: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0750: Light Snow, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0741: Very Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0733: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy. 0700: 5/16" Snowfall overnight (from 2100 to midnight 3/11). 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy. 0550: Cloudy. 5/16" Snowfall overnight (from 2100 to midnight 3/11). --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0431 AST: Winter Storm Warning for Snow in effect from 9 AM this morning to 5 AM AST Saturday. WWAK47PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ021-025-122115- /X.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0008.100312T1800Z-100313T1400Z/ EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HOONAH...JUNEAU 431 AM AKST FRI MAR 12 2010 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY. * SNOW AMOUNT: 8 TO 12 INCHES BY LATE TONIGHT. HEAVIEST SNOW WILL FALL FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT A WINTER STORM IS ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THIS STORM COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. DRIVING WILL BE HAZARDOUS. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY NOON AKST TODAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Thur. 3/11/10: 2100 AST: .25" of Precipitation to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 1" nominal of Snow on the ground at 2100. 2050: Cloudy. 2020: A few sprinkles - very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, light wind. 1958: Cloudy. 1950: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Rain with snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1835: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 400' hidden. 1800: .15" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 300' hidden. 1650: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden above about 400' - 600'. 1621: High Precipitation Rate of .14" of Precipitation per hour. 1620: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 500'. 1608: High Rain Rate of .09" of Precipitation per hour. 1605: Rain with snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1550: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, snowing above about 800' - 1000'. 1535: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, top of Mt. Roberts and SE very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden. 1515: Sprinkles, Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .02" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight (from 2100 to midnight 3/10). 1450: Cloudy, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1420: Cloudy, some hints of blue, slightly murky at the peak of Mt. Juneau, slightly murky - murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, and murky around part of the top of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak sunshine. 1350: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, murky around the top of Mt. Roberts, small cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau, bright spot where the sun is, extremely weak sunshine. 1335: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the top of Mt. Roberts partially and substantially obscured, top of Mt. Juneau slightly to partially obscured. 1305: Very Light Rain, snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, small cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few clouds upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of the mainland above about 400' partially obscured by snow at the higher altitudes. 1235: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of mainland above about 400' partially obscured. 1200: Trace of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight (from 2100 to midnight 3/10). 1150: Very Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1120: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, precipitation over most of the mainland - snow at the higher altitudes, light wind. 1105: Cloudy, precipitation over most of the mainland - snow at the higher altitudes. 1050: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, light to breezy wind. 1020: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, bright spot where the sun is, light to breezy wind. 0950: Mostly Cloudy, very weak sunshine, light wind. 0935: Mostly Cloudy with slightly filtered blue, bright skies, weak - weakened sunshine. 0915: Cloudy with very slight hints and hints of blue, bright skies, weak - very weak sunshine. 0850: Cloudy, slightly murky - murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0832: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0805: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley, light - breezy to breezy. 0750: Cloudy, light to breezy wind. 0720: Cloudy, Breezy 0700: Trace of Snowfall overnight (from 2100 to midnight 3/10). 0650: Cloudy, Breezy-Windy. 0620 AST: Cloudy, Windy. Trace of Snowfall overnight (from 2100 to midnight 3/10). Wed. 3/10/10: There were no uploads of data between 0930 and 1400 because of the failure of the ISP's network 2100 AST: .12" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. Approximately 3-3/4" Snowfall today with 2" nominal of Snow on the ground at 2100. 2050: Very light fine snow, cloudy, breezy-windy. 2030: Very light fine snow, cloudy, windy. 1950: Very light fine snow, cloudy, breezy-windy. 1935: Very, very light snow, cloudy, breezy-windy. 1920: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, windy. 1847: Cloudy, precipitation at least to the E over Mt. Roberts, breezy- windy with gusts. 1800: .12" of Melted Precipitation and approximately 3-3/4" Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, breezy with gusts. 1703: 29 mph gust. 1650: Cloudy, snow blowing in much of the inner Gold Creek valley and in a few areas on Mt. Roberts, breezy, a few whitecaps on part of Gastineau Channel. 1635: Cloudy, murky in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts - probably from the wind blowing the snow around, breezy. 1550: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, breezy. 1535: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, light to breezy wind. 1532: Wind to 25 mph. 1520: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1500: .12" of Melted Precipitation and approximately 3-3/4" Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, part of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured; precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley, Last Chance Basin, and over Mt. Juneau, bright spot where the sun is. 1350: Very few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1320: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy, cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts and a cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1205: A few small snowflakes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds around much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured, brighter. 1200: .11" of Melted Precipitation and approximately 3-3/4" Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1120: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1050: Very light fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1035: Extremely light with extremely small snowflakes snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 0950: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0935: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0920: Light very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, remainder of mainland substantially obscured. 0850: Light very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. .10" of Melted Precipitation and 3- 1/16" Snowfall to this point today. 0842: Light very fine snow, cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 0835: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 0700: .06" of Melted Precipitation and 1-5/16" Snowfall to this point today. 0650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden, light wind with occasional gusts. 0620: Very, very light fine snow, cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. .05" of Melted Precipitation and 1-1/8" Snowfall to this point today. 0548 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Tue. 3/09/10: Wind Advisory Expired at 5 AM AST today - See 0451 Below for Info on the Winds 2050 AST: Mostly Clear. .36" of Precipitation to this point today. 7/8" Snowfall today with 1" nominal of Snow on the ground at 2050. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1905: Cloudy. 7/8" Snowfall to this point today. 1850: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1838: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially obscured. 1800: .36" of Precipitation and 5/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with very large areas of thinner clouds with slight hints of blue. 1722: An immature Bald Eagle is soaring high in the sky. 1720: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley very slightly obscured, light wind. 1642: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured. 1635: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts partially and substantially obscured, light wind. 1620: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 1550: Very, very light fine snow, cloudy, a few clouds around the very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 1535: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1505: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1500: .36" of Precipitation and 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1452: High Precipitation Rate of .33" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1450: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, light wind after light to breezy wind, snow accumulating. 1449: 5/16" Snowfall since 1436. 1437: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, light wind. 1436: Snow squall started, Cloudy, Mt. Juneau mostly hidden, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, getting much darker, wind picking up. 1350: Sprinkling with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, clouds around much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, small cloud low in Last Chance Basin. 1320: Light Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, snowing above about 500', cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and some wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1250: Very Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: .28" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, 1135: Very Light Sprinkling with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau, of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1120: Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden above about 500' - 600'. 1115: High Precipitation Rate of .25" of Precipitation per hour from Rain-Snow. 1054: High Rain Rate of .21" of Rain per hour. 1050: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, all snow above about 400' - 500', cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland above about 400' - 500' partially and substantially obscured. 1020: Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very few whitecaps on the Channel. 0950: Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light to breezy wind, whitecaps on the Channel. 0935: Very Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, whitecaps on the Channel. 0905: Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, light to breezy wind, whitecaps on part of the Channel. 0850: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland with Snow at the higher altitudes, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, light to breezy wind, whitecaps on part of Gastineau Channel. 0820: Sprinkling, Cloudy, brighter, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts? 0750: Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy with a few slight hints of blue overhead, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, light - breezy to breezy wind. 0705: Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts. 0700: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 0620: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, light wind. .07" of Rainfall to this point today. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0451: (Posted here at 0625): NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:51 AM AKST on March 09, 2010 ...Wind Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning... The Wind Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning. Gusty southeast winds to 35 mph will continue to decrease this morning. Wind gusts in the around 55 mph were occurring yesterday evening and overnight. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0400 AST: High Rain Rate of .02" of Rain per hour. Mon. 3/08/10: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday - See 2057 Below | Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Wind that had been in effect until Midnight AST tonight has been Cancelled - See 1749 Below 2100 AST: .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 7/8" Snowfall today with average of 2.5" of Snow on the ground at 2100. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2057: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday. WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ017-020-024>026-091400- /X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-100309T1400Z/ CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA-GLACIER BAY- EASTERN BARANOF ISLAND AND SOUTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YAKUTAT...GUSTAVUS...ANGOON...JUNEAU... PETERSBURG...WRANGELL...KAKE 857 PM AKST MON MAR 8 2010 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST TUESDAY. * WIND: SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH THROUGH TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST TUESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2050: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, breezy with occasional gusts. 2020: Very Light Sprinkles-Snow, Cloudy, breezy. 1950: Very light rain-snow, cloudy, windy. 1850: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, breezy with gusts. 1800: .05" of Melted Precipitation and 7/8" Snowfall to this point today. 1750: A few sprinkles - very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, breezy windy, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1749: Winter Weather Advisory has been Cancelled by the NWS. Winter Weather Advisory is Cancelled Statement as of 5:49 PM AKST on March 08, 2010 ...Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. The temperatures have warmed to where rain is mixing in with the snow. Little additional accumulations are expected through this evening. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1749: NWS Wind Advisory in effect until 5 AM AST Tuesday. Wind Advisory Statement as of 5:49 PM AKST on March 08, 2010 ...Wind Advisory in effect until 5 am akst Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect until 5 am akst Tuesday. * Wind: southeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph through tonight. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1720: Cloudy, precipitation over Mt. Juneau, in Last Chance Basin, and in the inner Gold Creek valley, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, breezy windy, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 1705: Extremely Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1650: A few very tiny snowflakes, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, breezy wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1620: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, Last Chance Basin partially obscured, light to breezy wind, a few whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 1600: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Precipitation per hour. 1550: Light Fine Snow - almost Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland partially obscured, light wind. 1450: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly, partially, and substantially obscured, light wind. .01" of Melted Precipitation and 3/4" Snowfall so far today. 1426: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured, light wind. 1335: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured, light to breezy wind. 1250: Light Snow, Cloudy, much of the top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley, and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, Last Chance Basin partially obscured, light wind. 1220: Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden, Last Chance Basin substantially obscured, remainder of the mainland partially obscured, breezy. 1200: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 1/8" Snowfall so far today. 1150: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, light wind. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1144: Winter Weather Advisory for Snow and Wind now in effect until Midnight AST tonight. Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 11:44 AM AKST on March 08, 2010 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until midnight akst tonight... The Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Snow amount: 3 to 5 inches through this evening. * Wind: southeast 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph through late this evening. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst this evening or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1120: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, top of Mt. Roberts and SE very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1105: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 1050: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1039: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1030: Cloudy, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley and over much of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially and substantially obscured, light to breezy wind, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and probably in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0950: Cloudy, light wind, snow blowing around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, a bit of snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0909: Cloudy, light to breezy wind with gusts, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, light wind, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0805: Cloudy, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy, light wind. 0720: Cloudy, light wind. 0700: 1/16" - 1/8" Snowfall overnight (most likely between 2100 hrs. 3/07 and midnight). 0650: Cloudy, tiny hints of breaks, snow blowing around part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0635: Cloudy, snowing over the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured by the snow and blowing snow. 0620: Cloudy. 1/16" - 1/8" Snowfall overnight (most likely between 2100 hrs. 3/07 and midnight). ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0459 AST: NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:59 AM AKST on March 08, 2010 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 5 am akst Tuesday... A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 am this morning to 5 am akst Tuesday. * Snow amount: snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches through early this evening. * Wind: southeast wind 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 55 mph late this afternoon and tonight. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. Rwt ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUNDAY 3/07/10: Third Sunday in Lent | 1748: The NWS Winter Weather Advisory for Snow remains in effect from 9 AM Monday to 5 AM AST Tuesday - See 1223 Below 2100 AST: .18" of Precipitation to this point today. 3.2" of Snowfall today with 3.5" of Snow on the ground at 2100. 2050: A few very small snowflakes, cloudy. 1950: Cloudy with a few breaks. 1937: Cloudy with some breaks. 1920: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1901: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1857: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1850: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden except street lights along Highway 7 closest to Douglas Island are slightly visible. 1824: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1800: .08" of Precipitation to this point today. 2" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1720: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1650: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden, light wind. 1635: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light to breezy wind. 1626: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, light wind. 1620: Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 1605: Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially obscured, light wind. 1550: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1535: Snow, Cloudy, light wind, top of Mt. Roberts mostly hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1520: Snow Pellets, Cloudy, light wind, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1505: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 1500: .02" of Precipitation to this point today. 13/16" Snowfall so far today. 1450: A few very tiny snowflakes, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and part of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1423: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1350: A few very small snowflakes, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 1341: Very Light Snow - Snow Pellets, Cloudy parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 1320: Cloudy, a few tiny breaks. 1250: Cloudy, some breaks, murky around parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak to weak sunshine here and there. -------------------------------------------------------------- 1223: NWS Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Snow from 9 AM Monday to 5 AM AST Tuesday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 12:23 PM AKST on March 07, 2010 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 am Monday to 5 am akst Tuesday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect from 9 am Monday to 5 am akst Tuesday. * Snow amount: snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. Driving will be hazardous. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. At 1748 the Advisory was repeated; that statement to be updated by 5 am akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. Bezenek --------------------------------------------------------------- 1200: .02" of Precipitation to this point today. 13/16" Snowfall so far today. 1151: The Sun broke through. 1150: Cloudy, a few breaks and a small clear area, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, clouds skimming part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, weak to weakened sunshine on the Last Chance Basin side of Mt. Juneau and on part of downtown Juneau, precipitation in the inner Gold Creek valley and over Mt. Roberts. 1054: The Sun broke through. 1050: Cloudy, some small and tiny breaks, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, spots and areas of very weak and weak sunshine on the mainland. 1020: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, a few small and tiny breaks, very top of Mt. Roberts and part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured, some spots and areas of very weak sunshine on the mainland. 0958: Sun shining. 0949: Cloudy, a few very small and very tiny breaks, very weak sunshine, clouds skimming the peak of Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and most of the very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0920: Cloudy, a few tiny breaks, part of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, bright spot where the sun is. 0919: The Sun is trying to break through. 0850: A few small snowflakes falling, cloudy, a few very small hints of blue and a few brighter spots, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 0835: Some small snowflakes, cloudy, much of the top of Mt. Roberts, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 0820: A few very tiny snowflakes, cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, murky around parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0802: Light Snow, Cloudy, some clouds around the very top and top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0750: Cloudy, slightly murky at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0720: Mostly Cloudy, some clouds upper part of Last Chance Basin and hiding some of the upper part of Mt. Juneau. 0700: .02" of Precipitation to this point today. 3/4" Snowfall overnight. 0650: Cloudy with filtered breaks and small thin areas with filtered blue. 0639: Cloudy, hints of breaks, thin spots and areas of filtered blue, clouds upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts and some clouds upper SE side of Mt. Juneau. 0620 AST: Cloudy with some filtered clear sky in the NE part of the sky. .02" of Precipitation to this point today. 3/4" Snowfall overnight. Sat. 3/06/10: 1749: The NWS Wind Advisory that had been in effect until 9 PM AST this evening has been Cancelled 2100 AST: .59" of Precipitation to this point today. 5/16" Snowfall today with 5/16" Snow on the ground at 2100. 2050: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding much of the upper part of the mainland. 2032: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, some lower fog/clouds. 2020: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2005: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, much of the mainland above about 400' partially to substantially obscured and hidden 1850: Cloudy, some hints of breaks. 1835: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1800: .53" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with hints of blue, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, precipitation to the E, a few clouds in the SE part of Last Chance Basin. 1749: The NWS Wind Advisory that had been in effect until 9 PM AST this evening has been Cancelled. 1736: High Rain Rate of .22" of Rain per hour. 1729: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1720: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1705: Very Light Sprinkling after Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy with a few hints of blue, most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin hidden by clouds, top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1653: Rain-Small Snow Pellets. 1650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, SE upper part of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few lower wisps. 1550: Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, some clouds in the upper SE part of Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1535: Sprinkles, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts partially and substantially obscured. 1500: .48" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1438: Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly and partially obscured. 1410: High Rain Rate of .21" of Rain per hour. 1350: Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind with occasional gusts, whitecaps on the Channel. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1336: NWS Wind Advisory now in effect until 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 1:36 PM AKST on March 06, 2010 ...Wind Advisory now in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... The Wind Advisory is now in effect until 9 PM akst this evening. * Wind: southeast wind to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph through Saturday evening. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 9pm akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1333: Gust of wind. 1326: Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, very top and SE part of the top of Mt. Juneau hidden, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1250: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, most of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, whitecaps on parts of the Channel. 1200: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, most of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, very few whitecaps on the Channel. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, light wind, very few whitecaps on the Channel. 0950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 0850: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, some whitecaps on the Channel. 0750: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind, very few whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0720: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .24" of Rainfall to this point today. Snow on the ground melted away overnight. 0650: Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0620: Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. .22" of Rainfall to this point today. Snow on the ground melted away overnight. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0441 AST: WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ023>026-070000- /X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-100307T0000Z/ CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA- EASTERN BARANOF ISLAND AND SOUTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...ANGOON... JUNEAU...PETERSBURG...WRANGELL...KAKE 441 AM AKST SAT MAR 6 2010 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON. * WIND: SOUTHEAST WIND TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 3 PM AKST SATURDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0036 AST: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. Fri. 3/05/10: 2032: NWS Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 PM AST Saturday - See 2032 Below 2100 AST: .43" of Precipitation to this point today. 3/4" Snowfall today with 5/8" of Snow on the ground at 2100. 2050: Light Rain, Cloudy, some of the upper parts of the mainland at least partially obscured, light wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2032: WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ023>026-061400- /X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-100307T0000Z/ CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA- EASTERN BARANOF ISLAND AND SOUTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...ANGOON... JUNEAU...PETERSBURG...WRANGELL...KAKE 832 PM AKST FRI MAR 5 2010 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND: SOUTHEAST WIND TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST SATURDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1950: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1935: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1820: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1800: .34" of Precipitation and 3/4" Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1650: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1635: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1550: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1535: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1529: WWAK77PAJK_AKZ025 AKZ023>026-060830- /X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-100307T0000Z/ CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA- EASTERN BARANOF ISLAND AND SOUTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...ANGOON... JUNEAU...PETERSBURG...WRANGELL...KAKE 329 PM AKST FRI MAR 5 2010 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY. * WIND: SOUTHEAST WIND 25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH CONTINUING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 11 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. && $$ ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1500: .16" of Precipitation and 5/8" Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1435: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1405: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1350: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1320: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden above about 400' and partially to substantially obscured below that, a few whitecaps on the Channel.. 1220: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, light wind. 1205: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, 1200: .04" of Melted Precipitation and 5/8" Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' and substantially obscured-hidden below that. 1120: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1105: Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1050: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley and most of Last Chance Basin hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1035: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1020: Cloudy, precipitation over much of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0950: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0920: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0850: Cloudy, bright spot where the sun is, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, bright spot where the sun is. 0820: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks and small breaks, weak sunshine after close to full sunshine, bright clouds to the SE, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau. 0750: Mostly Cloudy with clear sky above the lower level of clouds, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, clouds skimming part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, sun in and out. 0725: Partly Cloudy, very tops of the mainland mountains in clouds. 0700: .02" of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" Snowfall to this point today. 0650: Mostly Clear but with possibly thin haze, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, cloud at the very top of Mt. Juneau, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0620: Partly Cloudy with high thin and very thin clouds, peak of Mt. Juneau in a cloud, and a fog bank on the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. .02" of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" Snowfall to this point today. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0455 AST: NWS Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 3 PM AST Saturday. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:55 AM AKST on March 05, 2010 ...Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 3 PM akst Saturday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to 3 PM akst Saturday. * Wind: southeast wind will increase to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph today and continue through Saturday afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 100 PM akst Friday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0247 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .15" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Thur. 3/04/10: NWS: A Return of Winter Weather Possible for Southeast Alaska through Next Week - See 1528 3/03 Below 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy. .29" of Precipitation to this point today. 5/16" Snowfall today with 0" of Snow on the ground at 2050. 1950: Mostly Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy with some thinner areas. 1835: Cloudy with some thinner spots - areas, a few lower bits and wisps. 1800: .29" of Precipitation and 5/16" Snowfall so far today. 1750: Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding most of the mainland above about 450' - 600'. 1735: Cloudy, thinner clouds in much of the NW part of the sky, lower band. 1716: Cloudy, hints of blue, brighter, fog/clouds hiding the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, part of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding Mt. Juneau above about 500' - 600', fog/clouds hiding and/or filling Last Chance Basin, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, remainder of the upper part of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 1635: Cloudy, some clouds in Last Chance Basin, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1550: Cloudy, some slight hints of blue, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts, fog/cloud filling lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1520: Cloudy, lower band. 1500: .28" of Precipitation and 5/16" Snowfall so far today. 1450: Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau, Mt. Roberts and Last Chance Basin above about 400' - 600' hidden by fog/clouds. 1435: Sprinkling, Cloudy, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin hidden above about 350' - 600', very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts obscured, lower band of fog. 1405: Drizzle with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin hidden above about 350', very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts obscured, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, snow accumulating. .28" of Precipitation and 5/16" Snowfall so far today. 1343: High Precipitation Rate of .16" of Precipitation per hour. 1340: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden, snow-slush accumulating. 1320: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400'. 1305: Wet Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400'. 1250: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400'. 1235: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 450'. 1220: Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 450'. 1200: .17" of Precipitation to this point today. 1150: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured above 400' - 600' by snow at the higher altitudes. 1050: Light Rain with Snow at the higher altitudes, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden above about 500'. 1035: Very Light Rain with Snow above about 400' - 600', Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0850: Rain with Snow above about 600', Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, 0835: Light Rain with Snow above about 800', rain-snow in the past 10 minutes, cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts, of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, 0750: Very Light Drizzle-Misting-Sprinkling with Snow above about 700' - 800', cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain with Snow above about 700', cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0620: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 600'. .07" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 0618: A Bald Eagle is squealing. 0613 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .08" of Precipitation per hour. Wed. 3/03/10: NWS: A Return of Winter Weather Possible for Southeast Alaska through Next Week - See 1528 Below | The NWS Summary of February 2010 Weather - See Below 2100 AST: .39" of Precipitation to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 0" of Snow on the ground at 2100. 2050: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1905: Cloudy with a few clear spots. 1850: Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, and the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1800: .38" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, clouds skimming the peak of Mt. Juneau, most of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1720: Cloudy, a few lower wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1650: Cloudy with breaks - small clear areas overhead, a few clouds and wisps around the very top of Mt. Juneau and of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, a few wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1620: Cloudy with some breaks, clouds around much of the top of Mt. Juneau, a few lower bits and wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1550: Cloudy with some breaks, much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau and SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds with a few other clouds around the top, part of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, a few wisps and bits in the SE part of Last Chance Basin, a few spots and areas of weak sunshine on the mainland. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1528: NWS: A Return of Winter Weather Possible for Southeast Alaska through Next Week. NWS Special Weather Statement Statement as of 3:28 PM AKST on March 03, 2010 ...A return of winter weather possible for Southeast Alaska through next week... A gradual change to a colder weather pattern is expected across Southeast Alaska during the upcoming week. The above normal temperatures that have been over the Panhandle since late January are expected to give way to near normal conditions this weekend and fall below normal by the middle of next week. A series of weather fronts are expected to impact the Panhandle during this time with the potential for several periods of snow or mixed rain and snow. Persons across Southeast Alaska should remain alert for potential winter weather during the upcoming week. Road crews will need to consult their local forecast for changing conditions. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1520: Cloudy with breaks, upper part of Mt. Juneau and SE upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, some wisps and small cloud in Last Chance Basin, sun shining on parts of the mainland. 1500: .38" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, extremely weak sunshine, bright spot where the sun is, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, part of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden. 1435: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. Snow level at Mt. Roberts is at about 600'. 1430: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts and Last Chance Basin hidden above about 400' - 500', upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1405: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' and partially to substantially obscured below that 1355: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 500' and partially obscured below that. 1321: High Precipitation Rate of .21" of Precipitation per hour. 1319: High Precipitation Rate of .19" of Precipitation per hour. 1315: High Precipitation Rate of .16" of Precipitation per hour. 1310: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' and partially obscured below that, light wind. 1305: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 700' and partially obscured below that, light wind. 1250: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 700' - 800', light wind. 1205: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 500', light wind. 1200: .10" of Precipitation to this point today. 1157: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 1155: Rain-Snow. 1151: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 700' - 800', snow at the higher altitudes, light to breezy wind. 1145: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 1125: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, very top of Mt. Juneau, and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the upper part of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured by the falling at the higher elevations, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1114: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1050: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland above about 600' partially to substantially obscured by the snow falling at the higher elevations, light wind. 1021: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 1020: Rain with Snow above about 600', Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland above 600' substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and all but the lowest part of Last Chance Basin substantially obscured by snow, very top - top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 0935: Very Light Sprinkling with snow at higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, light to breezy wind. 0905: Light Sprinkling with snow at higher altitudes, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 0850: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. 0835: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. 0818: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts, precipitation in Last Chance Basin at least. 0750: Cloudy. 0720: Cloudy. 0705: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0700: Trace of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. Trace of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- NWS Summary of February 2010 Weather at the Juneau International Airport: ...IT WAS A WARM AND DRY FEBRUARY... FEBRUARY'S TEMPERATURES WERE WELL ABOVE NORMAL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MONTH...IN FACT NOT ONE DAY DURING THE MONTH WAS BELOW NORMAL. THE AVERAGE TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH WAS 36 DEGREES WHICH WAS 7 DEGREES ABOVE NORMAL. THE HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR THE MONTH WAS 49 DEGREES ON THE 13TH WITH THE LOW TEMPERATURE DIPPING DOWN TO 23 DEGREES ON THE 22ND. AROUND MID MONTH THE TEMPERATURE TOUCHED A RECORD HIGH...JUNEAU AIRPORT TIED THE RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE WHEN IT TOPPED THE MERCURY AT 45 DEGREES. WHILE THE TEMPERATURES WERE UP...THE PRECIPITATION WAS DOWN. A MERE 1.53 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION FELL DURING THE MONTH...ALMOST 2 AND A HALF INCHES BELOW NORMAL AND ALMOST ALL OF IT RAIN. ALTHOUGH THE MONTH WAS DRIER THAN NORMAL PRECIPITATION DID FALL 21 OF THE 28 DAYS...THERE WAS A SHORT DRY SPELL THAT RAN FROM THE 18TH THROUGH THE 22ND. WARM TEMPERATURES...PLUS LOW PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS...EQUALLED VERY LITTLE SNOW. NOT EVEN A HALF OF AN INCH WAS MEASURED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MONTH...0.4 INCHES WAS THE TOTAL. MEASURABLE SNOW FELL ON ONLY TWO DAYS IN FEBRUARY...THE 8TH AND 27TH. THERE WAS TRACE AMOUNTS THAT FELL ON FIVE OTHER DAYS THROUGH THE MONTH. THIS SPARSE SNOWFALL WAS 17 INCHES BELOW NORMAL AND PLUMMETS OUR SEASONAL SNOWFALL TOTAL TO 31 INCHES BELOW NORMAL. THE SNOWFALL TOTAL FOR THE SEASON HAS FALLEN JUST SHORT OF 50 INCHES WITH 49.6 INCHES MEASURED. FEBRUARY'S WINDS VARIED FROM SEVERAL DAYS OF LIGHT WINDS TO A SCATTERING OF WINDY DAYS THAT RANGED FROM 25 TO 35 MPH. THE HIGHEST PEAK WIND OF 45 MPH WAS RECORDED ON VALENTINES DAY. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tue. 3/02/10: 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy, low ribbon of fog Channel side of Mt. Juneau. .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Partly Cloudy NW half of sky and Cloudy with breaks SE half. 1920: Partly/Mostly Cloudy. 1905: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1835: Partly Cloudy. 1800: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy. 1720: Clear/Mostly Clear. 1650: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, sun shining on most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, SE part of the top of Mt. Roberts, and the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1605: Mostly Clear, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and most of the top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, and on some lower spots and areas on the mainland. 1550: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and a few spots at the very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and top of Mt. Roberts. 1520: Partly Cloudy, lower wisp over Channel slope of Mt. Juneau, spots and areas of sunshine on the mainland. 1500: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, a few clouds around the very top of Mt. Juneau, precipitation over parts of Mt. Juneau, spots of sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley and on Cape Horn. 1420: Partly Cloudy, precipitation in part of Last Chance Basin and in the inner Gold Creek valley, a few clouds around the very top of Mt. Roberts, clouds skimming peak of Mt. Juneau, few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, sun shining on parts of the mainland. 1350: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, precipitation to the E and in the inner Gold Creek valley, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured, some clouds around the upper part of Mt. Juneau, weakened sunshine in Last Chance Basin and on some of the upper parts of the mainland. 1320: Cloudy with some breaks, clouds around much of the upper part of Mt. Roberts, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, some lower clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau, a few spots of sun and weak sunshine on Mt. Juneau and the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1250: Cloudy, a few breaks, precipitation over parts of the mainland, top of Mt. Juneau and most of the upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few spots of very weak sunshine on the mainland. 1220: Cloudy with a small area of clear sky and a few very small - small breaks, precipitation over much of the mainland, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in cloud, some clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau, a few lower wisps, somewhat weakened sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1204: Very Light Sprinkling. 1200: Light Precipitation has ended. .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 1157: Sprinkling. 1150: Cloudy with an area of clear sky, clouds on the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some clouds on the Channel side of Mt. Juneau, somewhat weakened sunshine on the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1050: Cloudy with clear area and breaks to the E, clouds around most of the very top of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds with some lower clouds on the Channel side, spots of weak - very weak sunshine on the upper parts of the mainland. 1020: Cloudy with an area of clear sky in the SE part, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds and clouds around parts of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, a few lower wisps, spots and areas of weak - weakened sunshine on the mainland. 0950: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few small and tiny breaks to the ENE and ESE, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, spots and areas of weak sunshine on the mainland, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0935: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few filtered breaks, top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, a few lower wisps, parts of the remainder of the mainland partially obscured. 0847: Extremely Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 600' , top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured. 0750: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the mainland partially and substantially obscured, fairly bright sky overhead, 0735: Light Misting with snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkles - heavier precipitation over the mainland with snow at the higher altitudes, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0620: Very Light Drizzle-Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 0521 AST: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. Mon. 3/01/10: 1403: The Wind Advisory was Cancelled by the NWS 2100 AST: .47" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain, Cloudy. 2035: Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1935: Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1920: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1850: Rain, Cloudy. 1834: High Rain Rate of .13" of Rain per hour. 1806: Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .35" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, a few lower wisps. 1727: Cloudy, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1720: Rain after Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1650: Rain (began at about 1645), Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy. 1535: Cloudy. 1505: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny heavily filtered breaks, a few clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau and a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts, spot of weak sunshine on the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1500: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1446: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a hint of a break to the NW, some lower clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, a few very slight hints of blue in the NW part of the sky, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, some lower fog clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1420: Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower fog clouds over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau and a lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1403: The NWS Cancelled the Wind Advisory. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, most of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 1335: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few wisps and bits Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1320: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, brighter, Granite Creek area and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured, some lower wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, much of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, some lower clouds and wisps over the Channel slope of Mt. Juneau. 1235: Rain, Cloudy, much of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1200: .26" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, a lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few lower wisps and bits Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, clouds hiding much of the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a few clouds on the upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few lower wisps. 1029: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 1020: Rain, Cloudy, a few lower bits and wisps. 0950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, location of the sun visible. 0850: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, parts of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured and remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, some wisps in Last Chance Basin. 0700: .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 0620: Light Rain, Cloudy, light wind. .10" of Rainfall to this point today. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0418 AST & Repeated at 1012 by the NWS: Wind Advisory in effect from Noon today to 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Wind Advisory Statement as of 4:18 AM AKST on March 01, 2010 ...Wind Advisory in effect from noon today to 6 PM akst this evening... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Wind Advisory...which is in effect from noon today to 6 PM akst this evening. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph in exposed locations along Gastineau Channel this afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph. This statement will be updated by 3 PM AST this afternoon (after being scheduled to update by 9 AM AST this morning) or sooner if conditions warrant. -----------------------------------------------------------------