MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for DECEMBER 2012 NAME: 3270 Nowell CITY: West Juneau STATE: Alaska ELEV: 97 ft LAT: 58° 17' 33" N LONG: 134° 25' 37" W TEMPERATURE (°F), RAIN (in), WIND SPEED (mph), SNOW (in). Snowfall from 21:00 - 21:00, all others Midnight to Midnight. HEAT COOL AVG WIND SNOW MEAN DEG DEG WIND DOM RUN ON(1) DAY TEMP HIGH TIME LOW TIME DAYS DAYS RAIN SPEED HIGH TIME DIR (mi) SNOW GRND WEATHER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 18.0 20.6 3:00a 15.7 7:45p 47.0 0.0 TRACE 1.9 20.0 3:00a E 45.76 0.8 3" IncrCds Cd OccGsts-LtWind Cd/XtmLtSnowToLtFineSn 2 16.4 18.0 3:30p 14.9 2:00a 48.6 0.0 TRACE 1.6 21.0 1:35p E 37.65 1.4 4" Cd-MnlndVarObsc/XtrmLtSnToLtVryFineSn LtWind-FewGsts 3 18.4 23.6 11:35p 16.1 12:05a 46.6 0.0 0.07 0.4 15.0 9:05p E 8.63 3.0 7" Cld-MnlndVarObsc/Sn-LtSn-XtmLtToVryLtSnWithLull Cld 4 21.6 24.7 1:50a 20.2 12:40a 43.4 0.0 TRACE 1.0 24.0 4:55a NW 23.24 TRCE 6" Cd-SnFlurr Cd-FltBrks M/PCd Cd-Brks Cd-OccHntsBlu Cd 5 23.9 26.0 2:45p 21.4 1:05a 41.1 0.0 0.02 0.4 13.0 10:50p S 8.43 1.3 7" Cd Cd-FewTinyFiltBrks/SnShr Cd Cd/ExtrmLtSntoSn 6 25.9 27.8 12:40p 23.9 4:30p 39.1 0.0 0.08 0.5 10.0 12:05a SSE 10.88 2.8 9" Cd Cd/Sn Cd Cd/VryLtSnToSn Cd-Brks Cd-ThnrCds Cd 7 24.9 27.8 1:20a 22.9 11:10p 40.1 0.0 TRACE 0.2 15.0 1:25a SSE 4.86 0.2 8" Cd Cd/XtmLt-VryLtSn Cd-Brks Cd Cd/OccXtmLtSnToVryLtS 8 24.9 29.5 11:35p 22.2 12:50a 40.1 0.0 0.18 0.4 9.0 4:15p SSE 8.48 1.8 9" Cd/SltSn Cd-SomeHintsBrks&OfBlue Cd Cd/VryLtSnToSn 9 33.5 37.8 11:35p 28.2 12:45a 31.5 0.0 0.46 1.1 11.0 8:10a SSE 26.80 4.3 11" Cd/Sn Cd/XtmLtSnToSn-Lulls Cd Cd/VryLtSpToRn-Lull Cd 10 35.9 38.3 10:25a 32.9 11:15p 29.1 0.0 0.68 1.0 14.0 6:10a SSE 23.45 0.0 7" Cd Cd/XtmLt-VryLtSp Cd Cd/SpToRn&R-Drz LoCds/Rn Cd/R 11 30.7 34.7 7:20a 24.2 11:05p 34.3 0.0 0.02 0.5 9.0 5:00a W 12.90 TRCE 7" Cld/Rn-Sn/Sn M/PCd Cd/MCd PCd Clr/MClr Clr Frost 12 31.2 35.9 11:05p 24.2 12:10a 33.8 0.0 0.34 1.0 18.0 11:05p SSE 23.43 1.1 8" Cd Cd/XtmLtSnToS/VryLt&LtRn-Sn&Sn-Rn/Sn-VryLtR-Drz-R 13 35.6 37.6 1:45p 34.4 5:20a 29.4 0.0 0.30 0.8 11.0 1:40p SSE 18.89 0.0 MISS Cd/R OccBrks/OccVryLtR-Sp/R-Sn Cd/Sp-Hail-VryLtR-Drz 14 35.8 36.9 10:10p 34.7 12:05a 29.2 0.0 0.68 2.9 20.0 6:20p SSE 68.40 0.0 6" Cd-Brks Cd Cd/Mst-VryLtDrz-VryLtRn-Drz-Rn Lt-BrzyWnd 15 35.5 37.3 1:40a 32.7 11:10p 29.5 0.0 0.36 1.5 17.0 12:30a SSE 35.18 0.0 5" Cd/Rn-VryLtR-Lt-XtmLtSpW/Lull Cd-OccBrks/SpShr Cd/Sn 16 32.2 33.8 1:55a 29.0 12:00m 32.8 0.0 0.23 0.2 10.0 11:45p SSE 4.88 3.5 8" Cd Cd/VarSn/VryLtS-R FewTnyBrks Cd/SnShr MCd OccBrks 17 20.5 29.3 12:10a 12.1 11:40p 44.5 0.0 0.00 1.0 11.0 5:20p WSW 23.09 0.0 8" DecrCd Clr/MClr Clr MClr/PCd M/PCd PCd PCd/MClr Clr 18 14.9 24.7 12:00m 11.9 1:00a 50.1 0.0 0.00 0.7 18.0 11:35p W 15.30 0.0 8" Clr MClr/PCd VarMCd-Cd PCd Clr VarMClr-PCd PCd 19 25.8 27.2 1:05p 23.5 12:55a 39.2 0.0 0.00 4.4 28.0 1:30p E 106.40 0.0 7" IncrCd Cd Lt-Brzy-Gsts Cd-VarBrks MCd PCd Cd/MCd Cd 20 20.8 24.1 12:05a 13.8 7:50p 44.2 0.0 0.00 1.6 22.0 1:10a E 38.44 0.0 MISS Cd/MCd Cd SnBloMtns PCd PCd/MClr PCd MCd Cd-Brks Clr 21 17.1 18.8 8:35p 13.6 7:00p 47.9 0.0 0.00 2.2 22.0 8:40p E 52.76 0.0 6" Clr OccLtWnd PCdwVryThn-ThnshCd SnBloMtns Clr Lt-Brz 22 16.2 18.3 9:40p 14.4 4:55a 48.8 0.0 0.00 4.7 25.0 8:15a E 113.95 0.0 6" Clr Lt-Brz-Gsts MClr Cd M&PCdwThnThnsh Cd PCdMClr Cd 23 17.0 18.3 12:30a 14.4 3:05p 48.0 0.0 0.00 2.0 26.0 2:50a NE 47.57 0.0 6" Cd LtWnd-OccGsts M/PCd Cd-Brks PCd Cd-ThnnerAreas Cd 24 19.1 23.6 11:25p 14.8 5:15p 45.9 0.0 TRACE 0.8 22.0 11:20p WSW 19.27 0.2 6" Cd/SnShr Cd-Brks DecrCd Clr PCd&M/PCdw/VryThnToThnsh 25 18.4 23.3 12:25a 15.2 8:05a 46.6 0.0 0.00 0.7 13.0 2:15a WSW 17.31 0.0 6" Clr PCd-VryThnToThnsh Var:MCd/MCd-Cd/PCd PCd Clr 26 13.6 16.4 2:00a 11.1 10:15p 51.4 0.0 0.00 0.5 6.0 12:30a W 12.74 0.0 6" Clear 27 23.0 30.9 11:55p 11.4 12:30a 42.0 0.0 0.15 0.6 10.0 2:35p SSE 13.59 2.6 9" IncrCld Cld Cld/ExtrmLtSnToSn-WithaLull Cld 28 31.3 32.2 9:00a 30.3 12:30a 33.7 0.0 0.35 0.0 6.0 12:20a SSE *0.73+ 6.0 14" Cd/VryVryLtSnToSn-2Lulls Cd/XtmLtSpr&VryLtMst-Drz Cd 29 34.0 37.0 9:05p 31.3 12:05a 31.0 0.0 0.11 0.9 13.0 4:25p SSE**21.67+ 0.0 11" Cd Cd/XtrmLtSpr-VryLtMst-Spr Cd Cd/SprToRn Cd/OccSpr 30 36.7 37.8 8:30a 35.0 9:40p 28.3 0.0 0.52 1.4 11.0 2:55a SSE 32.62 0.0 7" Cld-LoCldsOnce/Rn-VryLtRn-LtRn/Spr-VryLtRn 31 36.7 38.9 4:45p 34.6 6:40a 28.3 0.0 0.10 0.4 9.0 11:50a SSE 10.36 0.0 6" Cd-LoCds/SpToRn Cd-VarTnyBrks Cd/XtmLtSp-Sp Cd/FewSp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.5 38.9 31 11.1 26 1225.5 0.0 4.65 1.2 28.0 19 SSE 887.66+ 29.0 (1) As measured on Front Lawn at 21:00, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. * 12/28: Wind Direction Vane and Anemometer Frozen much of the time - though there was little wind anyway. ** 12/29: Wind Direction Vane and Anemometer Frozen until about 0810. AVERAGE Mean Temp: 25.5 AVERAGE High Temp: 28.7 MINIMUM High Temp: 16.4 26th MAXIMUM High Temp: 38.9 31st AVERAGE Low Temp: 22.1 MINIMUM Low Temp: 11.1 26th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 35.0 30th LOWEST Wind Chill Temp: 1.0 22nd @ 0819 (based on 10 minute Average Wind Speed) MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 19 All but: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st MIN <= 32.0: 25 All but: 10th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 30th, 31st MIN <= 0.0: 0 MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 96 31st @ 1055 MINIMUM Humidity (%): 34 22nd @ 0135 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1026.0 31st @ 1844 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 978.0 15th @ 0414 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 1225.5 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 39.5 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 28.3 30th, 31st MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 51.4 26th TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 4.65 AVERAGE Precip.: 0.21 DAYS of Precip.: 22 All but: 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th MAXIMUM Precip.: 0.68 10th MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.15 9th @ 1238 Days of Rain: 17 (>.01 in) 12 (>.1 in) 0 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 29.0 DAYS of Snowfall: 15 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 11th, 12th, 16th, 24th, 27th, 28th AVERAGE High Wind: 15.5 MINIMUM High Wind: 6 26th, 28th MAXIMUM High Wind: 28 19th WIND RUN (miles): 887.66 DAYS Full Sun at any time: 11 (On Mainland Only): 4th, 6th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th DAYS Extrm. Weak to Weakened Sun: 5 (On Mainland Only): 7th, 13th, 19th, 22nd, 31st DAYS OF Cld or M Cld: 29 All but: 17th, 26th DAYS OF Rainbow: 0 DAYS OF Aurora: 0 DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 0 Mon. 12/31/12: NWS: Record Daily Rainfall across the northern Panhandle on Sunday, December 30 - See 0515 Below 2100 AST: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 6" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy; clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts? 1800: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy with breaks to a higher overcast; clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts? 1735: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1520: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1500: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few wisps in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1420: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley, a few lower wisps. 1350: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. 1335: Extremely Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1250: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1220: Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, very low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1200: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1050: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, SE top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, cloud filling most of Last Chance Basin, lower band/cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1020: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks, clouds skimming the SE part of Mt. Juneau, lower band. 0950: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks, hints of breaks, and hints of blue, some clouds around the upper part of Mt. Juneau and a cloud in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 0923: Very weak sunshine on downtown Juneau. 0850: Cloudy, a few tiny - very tiny breaks, much of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 500'. 0835: Cloudy, some very tiny breaks and hints of breaks, band in Last Chance Basin. 0824: Cloudy, a few breaks, a few lower clouds and ribbons. 0750: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks and hints of breaks, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 600'. 0735: Cloudy, Mt. Roberts and Last Chance Basin hidden by fog/clouds above about 400', lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0700: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon/band. 0620: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 500' - 700', the Moon is visible to the SW through the clouds. .08" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0515: NWS: Record Daily Rainfall across the northern Panhandle on Sunday, December 30. NWS Record Report Statement as of 5:15 AM AKST on December 31, 2012 ...Record daily rainfall across the northern Panhandle on Sunday... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Years of Obs Haines Airport 0.87 0.78 2000 1940-2012 *WFO Juneau 1.06 0.61 2006 1999-2012 Juneau Airport 0.81 0.77 1989 1943-2012 * Record reports for these stations may not be as meaningful as those for stations with 30-year decadal normals (1981-2010). Tps Dec 12 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0218 AST: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 12/30/12: NWS: Record Daily Rainfall across the northern Panhandle on Sunday, December 30 - See 0515 12/31 Above 2100 AST: .46" of Rainfall to this point today. 7" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon/band. 1950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, a few lower clouds. 1850: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1750: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1650: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .38" of Rainfall to this point today. 1447: Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts and top - upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds. 1350: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, much of the very top of Mt. Juneau and the very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau and large lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1320: Rain, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 450', upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, a few wisps and bits in Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1200: .31" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1127: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. 1050: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0920: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, some lower clouds, bits, and wisps. 0850: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, some lower clouds, bits, and wisps. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, a few lower clouds. 0700: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden by a cloud, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0635: Light Rain, Cloudy. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, some lower clouds. .14" of Rainfall to this point today. 0552 AST: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. Sat. 12/29/12: 2100 AST: .10" of Rainfall to this point today. 11" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy, a few clouds Channel and Last Chance Basin sides of Mt. Juneau. 1950: Cloudy, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. 1850: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1800: .09" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, lower ribbon, light wind. 1711: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. 1650: Very Light Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland slightly obscured. 1550: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1535: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band and fog/clouds. 1500: Rain. .04" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain after Rain, Cloudy, very top and part of the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour recorded. 1420: Very Light Sprinkling, heavier precipitation over the mainland, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1350: Cloudy, precipitation over much of the mainland, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, light wind. 1250: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Sprinkling, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1028: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner God Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0950: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 0850: Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts, and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden by clouds. 0820: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, snowing in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0750: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, Channel side of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, snowing in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0650: Cloudy, clouds skimming and SE top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0620 AST: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. Fri. 12/28/12: 2100 AST: .35" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 6" of Snowfall today with 14" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, lower ribbons. 2035: Extremely Light Sprinkling-Misting, Cloudy, lower ribbons, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1950: A few very tiny flakes falling, cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1920: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1900: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .33" of Melted Precipitation and 5-1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1624: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .27" of Melted Precipitation and 5" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1423: Very, very light snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1405: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: A few Snowflakes falling, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1335: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower clouds. 1320: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1220: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: .24" of Melted Precipitation and 4-1/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Light Snow after Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1120: Very, very light snow, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1050: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1035: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1020: Very, very light snow, cloudy, most of the very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band. 0950: Very Light Snow with Rain mixed in at times, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0913: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0900: .15" of Melted Precipitation and 3-1/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 0850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0835: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0831: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0815: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .06" of Melted Precipitation and 1-7/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .05" of Melted Precipitation and 1-5/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 0500 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Thur. 12/27/12: 1658: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory is Cancelled - See 1658 Below | 2013 Juneau Tide Tables are now available temporarily at: http://westjuneau.com/weather/2013tides/tidesjuneau_year.htm; on January 1st, 2013 they will be at the normal address 2050 AST: Cloudy. .15" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-5/8" of Snowfall today with 9" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks. 1800: .15" of Melted Precipitation and 2-5/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1658: NWS Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 4:58 PM AKST on December 27, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Snowfall in the area generally averaged 2 to 3 inches through late Thursday afternoon. The steady snow has ended but a few snow showers may move across the area through the night. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This will be the final statement on this event. 1650: Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1630: Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountains, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1550: Cloudy, much of the top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1530: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:30 PM AKST on December 27, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 9 PM akst this evening... * timing...snow will continue through the evening. Snowfall rates will taper off through the evening. * Snow...snow accumulations so far range from 1 to 3 inches across the area. An additional accumulation of 2 to 4 inches is expected before the snow tapers off late this evening. * Impacts...visibility will be reduced to less than 1 mile at times in moderate snow. Snow will be difficult to manage as it becomes wet and heavier over time. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst Thu or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1505: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1500: .13" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1350: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Snow, cloudy, mainland hidden. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1240: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3 AM AST Friday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 12:40 PM AKST on December 27, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 3 am akst Friday... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 3 am akst Friday. * Timing...snow will continue through the afternoon. Snowfall rates will taper off through the night as rain starts to mix in. * Snow...snow accumulations so far range from 1 to 3 inches across the area. Accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected today and an additional 1 to 3 inches in the evening for Gustavus and Juneau. The Petersburg and Wrangell areas will see 2 to 4 inches today and an additional 2 to 5 inches Thursday night. * Impacts...visibility will be reduced to less than 1 mile at times in moderate snow. Snow will be difficult to manage as it becomes wet and heavier over time. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst Thu or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1200: .05" of Melted Precipitation and 1-1/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1113: Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland partially obscured. 1050: A few extremely tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, a few ribbons above Last Chance Basin. 0950: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 500' - 700'. 0935: Cloudy, low clouds in Last Chance Basin, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 0900: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts, large cloud in Last Chance Basin. .04" of Melted Precipitation and 1" of Snowfall to this point today. 0858: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0850: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0846: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0825: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 0750: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 0650: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy. 0620: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. Very slight Trace of melted precipitation to this point today and no obvious accumulation of snowfall is visible. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0449 AST: NWS: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from Noon today to 3 AM AST Friday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:49 AM AKST on December 27, 2012 ... A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from noon today to 3 am akst Friday... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow is in effect from noon today to 3 am akst Friday. * Timing...snow will begin Thursday morning and increase in intensity through the afternoon. Snowfall rates will taper off through the night. * Snow...accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected during the day with an additional 2 to 4 inches through the evening. * Impacts...visibility will be reduced to less than 1 mile at times in moderate snow. Snow will be difficult to manage as it becomes wet and heavier over time. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 1 PM akst Thu or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Wed. 12/26/12: 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear. 1537: The Moon is rising at the "Vee" in the mountains to the NE. 1520: Clear, sun has set. 1450: Clear, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and on the very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Clear, sun shining on all of the mainland except for the very lowest and lower part of the mainland. 1250: Clear, sun shining on all of the mainland except for part of the lower part of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Clear, sun shining the mainland. 1050: Clear, sun shining the mainland. 0950: Clear, sun shining the mainland. 0935: Clear, sun shining on most of the mainland. 0850: Clear. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Tue. 12/25/12: Christmas Day - The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ - Merry Christmas! 2050 AST: Clear with a few clouds. 1950: Mostly Clear. 1853: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thin clouds. 1750: Mostly Clear, or Clear? with high very thin haze. 1720: Partly Cloudy? with very thin to thin clouds and slight - very slight high haze. 1550: Cloudy with very thin to thinnish areas with breaks, heavily veiled Moon. 1450: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, 1250: Partly Cloudy with some of the blue very slightly filtered, weak sunshine on most of the upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1220: Mostly Cloudy, spots and areas of weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine on the very tops - tops of the mainland mountains. 1150: Partly Cloudy, no sunshine. 1050: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, a few spots and areas of weak and weakened sunshine on the mainland. 0950: Mostly Cloudy, spots and areas of sunshine on the mainland. 0850: Partly/Mostly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish and thicker clouds. 0750: Partly Cloudy. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Mon. 12/24/12: Christmas Eve 2050 AST: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with mostly very thin and thin clouds. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3/16" of Snowfall today. 2020: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thin clouds, light wind. 2012: Light Wind. 1950: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds. 1850: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, very, very slightly veiled Moon. 1650: Partly Cloudy with very thin and thin clouds, very, very slightly veiled Moon. 1550: Partly Cloudy with thin and very thin clouds. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Partly Cloudy with very thin and thin clouds with some thinnish clouds. 1435: The Moon has risen over the left shoulder of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Partly Cloudy with very thin clouds, sun shining on all but the lowest and very lowest part of the mainland. 1250: Clear with a couple of very small thin clouds, sun shining on most of the mainland. 1249: Another Bald Eagle is flying around. 1248: A Bald Eagle is squealing flying over the neighborhood and landed in a tree to the NE along the shore. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Mostly Clear, sun shining on the mainland. 1050: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, sun shining on much of the mainland. 0950: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, fairly bright, extremely weak to very weak sunshine on parts of the mainland. 0850: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, orange glow on the peak of Mt. Juneau, orange glow in the clouds far to the SE. 0820: Cloudy, some breaks in the SE half of the sky. 0750: Cloudy, a few breaks - mostly far to the SE. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall so far today. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall so far today. SUNDAY 12/23/12: 4th Sunday in Advent | 1041: A flock of Pine Siskins is in the neighborhood 2050 AST: Cloudy with some very tiny to small breaks, heavily veiled Moon. 1950: Cloudy with a few hints of breaks, heavily veiled Moon. 1850: Cloudy with some slight - very slight breaks, Moon is visible through the clouds. 1750: Cloudy with thinner area(s), veiled Moon. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy. 1535: Cloudy. 1520: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks and hints of breaks. 1505: Cloudy with a few breaks - very small clear areas. 1450: Partly/Mostly Cloudy. 1350: Partly Cloudy, spots and areas of weak - very weak sunshine on the mainland. 1250: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, spots and areas of very weak to somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1150: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, sun shining on the mainland. 1050: Cloudy with some breaks, fairly bright, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine on the lower part of the mainland and all but the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1020: Cloudy with some breaks, fairly bright, extremely weak sunshine on parts of the mainland. 0950: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with mostly very thin to thinnish clouds. 0850: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 0750: Mostly Cloudy, occasional gusts. 0650: Cloudy, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 0620 AST: Cloudy, light wind with occasional gusts. Sat. 12/22/12: 2050 AST: Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, veiled Moon, light wind. 1950: Mostly Cloudy, veiled Moon, light wind. 1850: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, light to breezy wind. 1750: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, light wind. 1730: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, breezy with occasional gusts. 1650: Partly Cloudy, light wind. 1550: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, light to breezy wind, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1450: Cloudy, breezy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, remainder of mainland very slightly to slightly obscured from snow falling over the mainland. 1441: Cloudy, light to breezy wind, inner Gold Creek valley and Mt. Roberts slightly obscured from snow falling in those areas. 1430: Cloudy, light wind, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the SE top of Mt. Roberts. 1352: Breezy with gusts. 1350: Cloudy. 1335: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy with breaks - mostly in the NW part of the sky, light wind with occasional gusts. 1245: A Bald Eagle is soaring and flying over the neighborhood. 1150: Cloudy with tiny filtered breaks and hints of blue SE 2/3rds of the sky, Partly Cloudy NW 1/3rd of sky, fairly bright, almost extremely weak sunshine on parts of the mainland, breezy, tiny bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1050: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, fairly bright, extremely weak to weakened sunshine on parts of the mainland, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Mostly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish and thicker clouds, fairly bright, weakened sunshine on the upper parts of the mainland, some snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around the SE top of the mountain. 0850: Cloudy with hints of blue, breaks far to the SE, a bit of snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, some snow blowing around the SE top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy with filtered - heavily filtered breaks, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0730: Cloudy with breaks and a clear area, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Mostly Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind with gusts. 0620 AST: Clear, light to breezy wind with gusts. Fri. 12/21/12: First Day of Winter - Winter Solstice was at 2:12 AM AST | NWS: High Wind Warning was Cancelled at 9:49 PM AST 12/20 - See 2149 12/20 Below 2050 AST: Clear, light to breezy wind. 2041: Light to Breezy Wind. 1950: Clear. 1937: Light Wind. 1850: Clear, snow blowing around the SE top of Mt. Roberts at the least. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear/Mostly Clear, some snow blowing in the Granite Creek area and at the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing around and off the SE top of Mt. Roberts. 1450: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with very thin to thinnish clouds, a bit of snow blowing SE very top of Mt. Juneau and a bit in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and around and off the SE top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, some snow blowing in the Granite Creek area, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and around parts of the SE top of Mt. Roberts. 1344: A Bald Eagle is soaring over the neighborhood. 1250: Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish and thicker clouds, very weak to weakened sunshine on the mainland, snow blowing in part of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and around the SE top of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Partly Cloudy with very thin clouds and some thinnish clouds, snow blowing SE very top of Mt. Juneau and in much of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around and off the SE upper part of the mountain. 1050: Partly Cloudy with very thin clouds and some thinnish clouds, snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around and off the SE upper part of the mountain. 0950: Partly Cloudy with high thin to very thin clouds, somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around and off the SE upper part of the mountain. 0850: Partly Cloudy, light wind, orangish sunshine on the top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around and off the SE upper part of the mountain. 0750: Cloudy NW half of sky and Mostly Clear SE half, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off it at Gastineau Peak. 0650: Clear, light wind. 0635: Clear, light wind. 0620: Clear. Thur. 12/20/12: 1936: NWS: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 AM AST Friday - See 1936 Below | Winter Begins Tomorrow - Winter Solstice: 2:12 AM AST, December 21st --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2149 AST (Posted here at 0620 12/21): High Wind Warning is cancelled. NWS High Wind Advisory is Cancelled Statement as of 9:49 PM AKST on December 20, 2012 ...High Wind Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the High Wind Warning. High winds in downtown Juneau and Douglas have diminished below warning levels. Wind gusts at the south Douglas Boat Harbor above 60 mph occurred between 10 am and noon Thursday. Although the High Wind Warning has expired...locally windy conditions with gusts 40 to 50 mph will continue through Friday night before diminishing. This will be the final statement on this event. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1936: NWS: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 AM AST Friday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 736 PM AKST THU DEC 20 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST FRIDAY... * LOCATION...NEAR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. * TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. * WINDS...GUSTS TO 60 MPH OCCASIONALLY REACHING 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATER FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS...IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND DOORS SLAMMING SHUT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY MOORED IN DOUGLAS AND HARRIS HARBORS. THESE WINDS COULD CAUSE BRANCHES TO FALL ONTO POWER LINES. BE PREPARED IN CASE THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST FRIDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Clear, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing and billowing around and off the SE top or upper part of Mt. Roberts. 1750: Clear, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the top of Mt. Roberts to some degree. 1650: Clear, snow blowing on the mountains to some degree. 1550: Mostly Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing around part of its top. 1450: Cloudy with breaks, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing around the SE very top of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, weakened sunshine on much of the mainland, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, and blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around and billowing off its SE upper part. 1250: Cloudy with breaks, sun shining on the mainland, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley, and blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing around and billowing off its SE upper part. 1150: Mostly Cloudy, spots and areas of very weak to somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts, and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1147: NWS: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 9 AM AST Friday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 1147 AM AKST THU DEC 20 2012 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST FRIDAY... * LOCATION...NEAR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND DOUGLAS. * TIMING...THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING. * WINDS...GUSTS AT SOUTH DOUGLAS BOAT HARBOR HAVE BEEN TO 65 MPH. GUSTS TO 60 MPH OCCASIONALLY REACHING 65 MPH WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATER FRIDAY MORNING. * IMPACTS...IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND DOORS SLAMMING SHUT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY MOORED IN DOUGLAS AND HARRIS HARBORS. THESE WINDS COULD CAUSE BRANCHES TO FALL ONTO POWERLINES. BE PREPARED IN CASE THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 8 PM AKST THU OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Partly Cloudy, very weak to weakened sunshine on parts of the mainland, snow blowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts, and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part. 0950: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part and down its Channel slope. 0935: Partly Cloudy, somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part and down its slope. 0850: Cloudy with a few filtered breaks and weak orange glow far to the SE, some very slight hints of blue, some snow blowing very top - top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing - billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part and down its slope. 0835: Cloudy, snow blowing very top - top of Mt. Juneau, blowing - billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part. 0750: Cloudy, snow blowing - billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part. 0650: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy - a few stars are visible. 0620: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy - a few stars are visible, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and slightly - very slightly murky around Mt. Juneau. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0455 AST: NWS: High Wind Warning now in effect until 9 AM AST Friday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 4:55 AM AKST on December 20, 2012 ...High Wind Warning now in effect until 9 am akst Friday... * location...near downtown Juneau and Douglas. * Timing...through Friday morning. * Winds...gusts at south Douglas Boat Harbor have been gusting to 60 mph most of the night. Gusts to 60 mph occasionally reaching 65 mph will continue through Friday morning. Winds will diminish Friday morning. * Impacts...if you must venture outdoors...stay alert for flying debris and doors slamming shut. Please ensure that your vessels are properly moored in Douglas and Harris harbors. These winds could cause branches to fall onto powerlines. Be prepared in case there is a loss of power. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that high winds are already occurring or imminent. These winds could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by noon akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed. 12/19/12: 1849: NWS: High Wind Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Thursday - See 1849 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy, light wind, snow blowing on the mountains to some degree. 1950: Cloudy, light to breezy wind, snow blowing on the mountains to some degree. 1850: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, Breezy with occasional gusts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1849 (Posted here at 2020): NWS: High Wind Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Thursday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 6:49 PM AKST on December 19, 2012 ...High Wind Warning in effect until 5 am akst Thursday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning for downtown Juneau and Douglas...which is in effect until 5 am akst Thursday. * Timing...from now through early Thursday morning. * Winds...frequent gusts to 60 mph occasionally reaching 65 mph. * Impacts...if you must venture outdoors...stay alert for flying debris and doors slamming shut. Please ensure that your vessels are properly moored in Douglas and Harris harbors. These winds could cause branches to fall onto powerlines. Be prepared in case there is a loss of power. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that high winds are already occurring or imminent. These winds could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 5 am akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. Jwa ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1750: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, snow blowing on the mountains to some degree. 1650: Mostly Cloudy, the Moon is visible, light wind. 1550: Partly Cloudy but with some of the clear area filtered, snow blowing SE very top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top and SE upper part of Mt. Roberts, light wind. 1520: Mostly Cloudy but with the blue filtered, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley, at the very top of Mt. Roberts, and blowing - billowing around its SE upper part. 1450: Cloudy some breaks and very slightly filtered blue sky, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley, at the very top of Mt. Roberts, and billowing around its SE upper part, light wind. 1350: Cloudy, fairly bright, some breaks in the SE 1/3rd of the sky, snow blowing around the very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau and in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Roberts and billowing around and off the SE upper part of Mt. Roberts, very weak to weakened sunshine on parts of the mainland, light to breezy wind, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1335: Cloudy, breaks far to the SSE, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley, and around the top of and billowing around the SE upper part of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, weakened sunshine on most of Mt. Roberts and much of Mt. Juneau, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1320: Extremely Weak Sunshine on parts of the mainland. 1250: Cloudy, a break, small bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top and SE upper part of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Cloudy, some breaks, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Juneau, blowing and billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, and around the very top, top, and upper SE part of Mt. Roberts. 1120: Cloudy, some breaks, fairly bright, light wind, snow blowing around the top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley, and around the very top and top of Mt. Roberts, a few whitecaps on the Channel. 1020: Some whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0950: Cloudy with some very small and tiny breaks and an area of clear sky to the NW, fairly bright, light to breezy wind, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and blowing - billowing at the very top and SE upper part of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, breaks, light to breezy wind, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Juneau in the inner Gold Creek valley, and billowing around the very top and top of Mt. Roberts. 0805: Cloudy with some breaks, snow blowing - billowing around the top and upper part of Mt. Juneau (unusual), blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, and billowing around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy, breaks in the ENE part of the sky, light wind, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and in the inner Gold Creek valley and billowing around the very top and part of the top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Cloudy, light to breezy wind, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and in the inner Gold Creek valley at the least. 0620 AST: Cloudy, light wind with gusts, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. Tue. 12/18/12: 2050 AST: Partly Cloudy. 1950: Most likely Mostly Clear. 1850: Most likely Mostly Clear. 1750: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear. 1650: Mostly Clear, possibly Partly Cloudy. 1550: Clear. 1450: Clear. 1435: Clear, the sun has hidden behind the mountains. 1350: Clear with a few tiny clouds, sun shining on all but the very lowest part of the mainland. 1250: Clear with a few clouds, sun shining on the mainland. 1230: Clear/Mostly Clear, sun shining on the mainland. 1150: Partly Cloudy SE half of sky and Cloudy with slight breaks and a few larger breaks, fairly bright, sun shining on most of the mainland. 1050: Cloudy, small break far to the SE, fairly bright. 0948: Mostly Cloudy with broken skies, fairly bright, sun shining on the peak of Mt. Juneau. 0850: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, extremely weak orange sunshine at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 0750: Mostly Cloudy. 0650: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy. 0620 AST: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy. Mon. 12/17/12: 2050 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts. 1450: Clear, a few very tiny clouds, snow blowing around parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts, sun shining on the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1448: A Bald Eagle is soaring high in the sky over Gastineau Channel. 1350: Clear, small cloud Channel side of the very top of Mt. Juneau, some snow blowing in parts of the inner Gold Creek valley and around parts of the very top and top of Mt. Roberts as well as blowing off the mountain in the Gastineau Peak area. 1250: Clear, a few clouds Channel side of the top of Mt. Juneau, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and some blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1150: Clear, a few clouds, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, and at most of the very top of Mt. Roberts, snow blowing - billowing off Mt. Roberts at Gastineau Peak. 1050: Mostly Clear, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts where it is also billowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak. 1030: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts where it is also blowing off the mountain at Gastineau Peak. 0950: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the mainland, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, and around the top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off the SE part of its top. 0916: Partly Cloudy, sun shining on the mainland, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, in the inner Gold Creek valley and around and off the top of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0805: Snow blowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy. 0650: Clear, layer of low clouds far to the NW (Lemon Creek area). 0620 AST: Clear/Mostly Clear. SUNDAY 12/16/12: 3rd Sunday in Advent 2100 AST: .23" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3-1/2" of Snowfall today (since 2100 hours 12/15) with 8" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Cloudy. 2035: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy. 1950: Cloudy, a few veiled stars are visible. 1900: Cloudy. 1800: .23" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3-1/2" of Snowfall so far today since 2100 hours 12/15. 1750: Cloudy with breaks. 1654: Mostly Cloudy. 1620: A few small flakes of snow falling, cloudy. 1550: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden hidden. 1517: High Precipitation Rate of .14" of Precipitation per hour. 1516: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1500: .20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-7/8" of Snowfall so far today since 2100 hours 12/15. 1444: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1435: Very, very light snow, cloudy, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1420: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks and hints of breaks, slightly murky around parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts and around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1350: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, very small break, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1316: Cloudy, some very tiny breaks, fairly bright, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and slightly murky around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Very, very light snow - rain, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts obscured to varying degrees. 1200: .19" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-13/16" of Snowfall so far today since 2100 hours 12/15. 1150: Very, very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, fairly bright, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1130: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0902: Snow, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden. 0900: .16" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-1/4" of Snowfall so far today since 2100 hours 12/15. 0850: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds and Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds above 400'. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0720: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 0700: Very, very light snow, cloudy, a few lower wisps. .08" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1-1/2" of Snowfall so far today since 2100 hours 12/15. 0650: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. 0626: 1-1/4" of Snowfall so far today since 2100 hours 12/15. 0620: Snow - very large flakes, cloudy, mainland hidden. .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1" of Snowfall so far today since 2100 hours 12/15. 0539 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Precipitation per hour. Sat. 12/15/12: 2130 AST: Snow. 2100: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Cloudy with some breaks. 1950: Cloudy with some breaks, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. 1930: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy. 1850: Cloudy with breaks to a higher overcast. 1800: .33" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1645: Very Light Rain with a few flakes of snow mixed in, cloudy, Last Chance Basin and upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden. 1630: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1550: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and Last Chance Basin hidden, Mt. Roberts slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .30" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE top - upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1430: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, Last Chance Basin mostly hidden. 1335: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, Last Chance Basin mostly hidden. 1313: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1250: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1220: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .21" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 1132: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1055: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, most of the very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds in clouds, SE top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and cloud in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 0950: Very, very light sprinkling - misting, cloudy, top and upper part of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, cloud in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 0850: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau slightly obscured to hidden. 0808: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 0750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden. A Great Blue Heron flew SSW over the deck and then turned and flew to the copse of trees to the SE. 0700: .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 0532 AST: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. Fri. 12/14/12: Eaglecrest Ski Area: Hooter and Blackbear Chairlifts to open today 2127 AST: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. 2100: .53" of Rainfall to this point today. 2057: High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 2050: Rain, Cloudy, light to breezy wind. 2028: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 1950: Rain, Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1900: Breezy. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1800: Light - Breezy to Breezy Wind. .36" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden?, light to breezy wind. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light to breezy wind. 1559: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1541: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. 1535: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1500: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, light wind. 1350: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, Last Chance Basin partially obscured. 1250: Light - Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1200: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1120: Rain. 1050: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland above about 600' partially to substantially obscured. 0950: Very Light Ran-Drizzle, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0903: High Rain Rate of .05" of Rain per hour. 0900: .08" of Rainfall to this point today. 0850: Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured. 0750: Very Light Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland partially obscured. 0700: .02" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland mostly substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Misting-Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden to some degree. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. 0600 AST: High Rain Rate of .01" of Rain per hour. Thur. 12/13/12: 2100 AST: .27" of Precipitation to this point today. 2050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, parts of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. 1950: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming or very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower cloud. 1800: .22" of Precipitation to this point today. 1750: Very, very light rain, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. Hail or Sleet shower in the past 15 - 30 minutes. 1650: Light Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Very Light Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1535: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1520: Sprinkling, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and part of the very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1500: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Sprinkles, Cloudy, a very small break, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1435: A few very, very light sprinkles, cloudy, a few very small filtered breaks, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1350: Cloudy, tiny break to the SSW, very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden. 1250: Cloudy, a couple of very small breaks. 1235: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, fairly bright, some very small and tiny breaks, inner Gold Creek valley is partially to substantially obscured. 1200: .22" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, some breaks in the SE half of the sky, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden, fairly bright, extremely weak sunshine on parts of the mainland. 1135: Cloudy, large area of blue sky, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, fairly bright, weakened sunshine on the SE very top of Mt. Roberts. 1115: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau very slightly to partially obscured and hidden. 1105: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1050: Cloudy with a large area of blue sky, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, extremely weak sunshine on Mt. Juneau and on the top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Very, very light sprinkling-misting, cloudy, a few tiny hints of blue and of breaks, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0920: Cloudy with some breaks, SE top of Mt. Juneau and part of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few spots of weak sunshine on the mainland. 0914: Small area of weak sunshine on Mt. Roberts and a very small spot on Mt. Juneau. 0900: .21" of Rainfall to this point today. 0850: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0835: Light Rain, Cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0822: Cloudy, precipitation in Last Chance Basin and the inner Gold Creek valley, top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured and hidden, a few clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0807: Top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0750: Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge mostly hidden. 0705: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, a few lower bits of clouds. .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 0146 AST: High Rain Rate of .18" of Rain per hour. Wed. 12/12/12: 2100 AST: .27" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/8" of Snowfall today with 8" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2057: High Rain Rate of .10" of Rain per hour. 2050: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 2020: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1920: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Very Light Rain with a small bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .18" of Melted Precipitation and 1-1/8" of Snowfall so far today. 1750: Very Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1700: Light Wind. 1650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1627: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Precipitation per hour. 1614: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1520: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .07" of Melted Precipitation and 13/16" of Snowfall so far today. 1450: Light Snow - almost Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 150' - 300'. 1420: Very Light Snow - almost changing to Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 150' - 400'. .06" of Melted Precipitation and 3/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1350: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1328: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Precipitation per hour. 1322: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1303: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1240: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/16" to 1/4" of Snowfall so far today. 1150: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of Mt. Juneau partially obscured. 1050: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1032: Fine Snow. 1030: Light very fine snow, cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden. 0950: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds around SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, some of the very top and top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0935: Very, very light snow, cloudy, clouds around SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, some of the very top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0900: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0850: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden, snowing over much of the mainland. 0805: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, murky around much of the top of Mt. Roberts and slightly murky around much of Mt. Juneau. 0745: Cloudy, very slightly murky to murky over much of the mainland from snow falling there. 0730: Cloudy, murky to some degree in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. More frost formed overnight. Tue. 12/11/12: 1553: NWS Dense Fog Advisory now in effect until Midnight AST tonight - See 1553 Below - Advisory was Cancelled at 2206 | Governor's Mansion Open House from 3 - 6 PM today -------------------------------------------------------------- 2206 AST: NWS: Dense Fog Advisory is Cancelled. NWS Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 10:06 PM AKST on December 11, 2012 ...Dense fog advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the dense fog advisory. Dense fog has lifted through the late evening near the Airport and Lemon Creek. Some patchy fog will remain overnight with visibility reduced to 3 miles at times. This will be the final statement on this event. -------------------------------------------------------------- 2100 AST: .02" of Precipitation to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 7" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Clear. Frost developed in the afternoon. 1950: Clear, small ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1905: Clear. 1800: .02" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1553: NWS Dense Fog Advisory is now in effect until Midnight AST tonight. NWS Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 3:53 PM AKST on December 11, 2012 ...Dense fog advisory now in effect until midnight akst tonight... An advisory means that dense fog is already occurring or imminent. All travel should be done with extreme caution. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Clear. 1500: .02" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight. 1450: Clear, sun shining in the inner Gold Creek valley and on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Clear with a few thin clouds, sun shining on all but the lowest part of the mainland. 1250: Clear, sun shining on the mainland. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1250: NWS Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon NWS Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 12:50 PM AKST on December 11, 2012 ...Dense fog advisory now in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon... Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that dense fog is already occurring or imminent. All travel should be done with extreme caution. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1200: .02" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight. 1150: Clear, ribbon of fog Channel side of Mt. Roberts, sun shining on the mainland. 1135: Clear, low band of fog, sun shining on the mainland. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1113: NWS Dense Fog Advisory in effect until 1 PM AST this afternoon. NWS Dense Fog Advisory Statement as of 11:13 AM AKST on December 11, 2012 ...Dense fog advisory in effect until 1 PM akst this afternoon... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a dense fog advisory...which is in effect until 1 PM akst this afternoon. Locally dense fog near the Airport and Lemon Creek will diminish over the next few hours. Visibility will become unrestricted by mid afternoon. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that dense fog is already occurring or imminent. All travel should be done with extreme caution. This statement will be updated by 1 PM akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1050: Clear, sun shining on the mainland. 1030: Clear, a few very small and tiny clouds far to the SE, sun shining on the mainland. 0950: Clear with some clouds far to the SE, band of fog hiding the lower and lowest part of the mainland. 0940: Very thin fog in the neighborhood. 0927: Clear/Mostly Clear, fog hiding Gastineau Channel and the lower part of the mainland, sun shining on the upper parts of the mainland. 0900: .02" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight. 0850: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear. 0835: Partly Cloudy but with the blue filtered to heavily filtered. 0750: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, some lower wisps. 0700: .02" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight. 0650: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy. 0620: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. .02" of Precipitation to this point today and Trace of Snowfall overnight. 0100 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Rain per hour. Mon. 12/10/12: 2100 AST: .59" of Rainfall to this point today. 2050: Rain, Cloudy, a few lower clouds, low band/ribbon. 1950: Rain, Cloudy, partial lower ribbon. 1850: Rain, Cloudy. 1800: .43" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1717: High Rain Rate of .14" of Rain per hour. 1650: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 300'. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 800'. 1500: .28" of Rainfall to this point today. 1455: Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 700'. 1350: Light Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 600' - 700'. 1250: Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, low clouds in Last Chance Basin. 1200: .11" of Rainfall to this point today. 1153: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. 1150: Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1140: High Rain Rate of .08" of Rain per hour. 1139: Rain. 1050: Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1035: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1033: High Rain Rate of .04" of Rain per hour. 0950: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0900: Trace of Rainfall to this point today. 0850: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top and part of the top of Mt. Roberts, and very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 0820: Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 0750: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured from the precipitation (probably snow) there.. 0700: Trace of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau; other mountains? 0620 AST: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, light wind. SUNDAY 12/09/12: Second Sunday in Advent | 0457: The National Weather Service in Juneau has Cancelled the Winter Storm Warning - See 0457 Below 2100 AST: .45" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/4" of Snowfall today (since 2100 hours 12/08) with 11" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy. 1950: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: .42" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/4" of Snow has fallen since 2100 hours 12/09. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, band Channel side of the top of Mt. Juneau. 1650: Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds. 1550: Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower cloud. 1500: .31" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/4" of Snow has fallen since 2100 hours 12/09. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, a few lower clouds and wisps. 1350: Very Light Sprinkling/Misting, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1250: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1241: High Rain Rate of .15" of Rain per hour. 1235: Rain with Snow mixed in. 1234: High Rain Rate of .13" of Rain per hour. 1230: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Last Chance Basin and the upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1214: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .23" of Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/4" of Snow has fallen since 2100 hours 12/09. 1150: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops mostly in clouds. 1050: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, fairly bright, top of Mt. Roberts and most of the top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, low clouds in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1020: Very Light Drizzle. 1000: Cloudy, brighter, top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 0950: Snow, Cloudy, Last Chance Basin and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0935: Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 0920: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 0900: .20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4-1/4" of Snow has fallen since 2100 hours 12/09 consisting of .33" of Melted Precipitation. 0850: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden by clouds, Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 500' - 600'. 0820: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden by clouds, clouds in much of Last Chance Basin. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0720: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .18" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snow has fallen since 2100 hours 12/09 consisting of .31" of Melted Precipitation. 0650: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon. 0635: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, lower cloud. 0620: Light, extremely fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .18" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snow has fallen since 2100 hours 12/09 consisting of .31" of Melted Precipitation. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0457: The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 4:57 AM AKST on December 09, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. Storm total accumulations were typically of 3 to 5 inches during a 12 hour period. There will be little additional snow accumulation. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0001 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .12" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Sat. 12/08/12: 1613: NWS: Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 6 PM until Noon AST Sunday - See 1613 Below 2100 AST: .05" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-3/4" of Snowfall today with 9" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 2046: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 2014: Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1950: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1850: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1830: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: Trace of Precipitation and 1/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1720: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1613: NWS: Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 6 PM until Noon AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:13 PM AKST on December 08, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 6 PM until noon akst Sunday... * Timing...the heaviest snow is expected between 9 PM Saturday and 9 am Sunday. Precipitation will change from snow to rain Sunday morning. * Snow...accumulation 6 to 10 inches by Sunday morning. * Main impact...snow may accumulate an inch or more per hour over night. Visibilities will be less than 1 mile at times. Snow will become wetter and heavier to move Sunday morning. Driving will be hazardous. Water May Pond on roads Sunday. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Clear wet heavy snow from boats and weak structures. A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 11 PM akst Sat or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1550: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1535: Cloudy, slightly murky in the Granite Creek area. 1500: Trace of Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy. 1422: Cloudy, short ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1406: Cloudy, band upper Channel side of the top of Mt. Juneau. 1350: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy. 1200: Trace of Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, very slightly murky to murky around the very top and top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1100: Cloudy, very slightly murky to murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1058: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 10:58 AM AKST on December 08, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday. * Timing...the heaviest snow is expected between 6 PM Saturday and 6 am Sunday. Precipitation will change from snow to rain Sunday morning south of Haines. * Snow...snow accumulation 4 to 10 inches expected...with higher amounts possible. * Wind...wind gusts to 40 kt over open water. * Main impact...snow may accumulate an inch or more per hour over night. Visibilities will be less than 1 mile at times. Snow may start out powdery and light but become wetter and heavier to move Sunday morning south of Haines. Driving will be hazardous. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Clear wet heavy snow from boats A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 5 PM akst Sat or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1050: Cloudy. 1020: Cloudy. 0950: Cloudy, some hints of blue. 0850: Cloudy, some hints of breaks. 0750: Cloudy. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy. Trace of Precipitation and 3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0358 AST: NWS: Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:58 AM AKST on December 08, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...the heaviest snow is expected Saturday evening into early Sunday morning. Precipitation is expected to start to change over to rain through Sunday morning. * Snow...snow accumulation 4 to 10 inches expected...with higher amounts possible. * Wind...wind gusts to 40 mph in exposed locations. * Main impact...driving will be hazardous. * Other impacts...powdery snow will accumulate quickly. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 11 am akst Sat or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fri. 12/07/12 Pearl Harbor Day | 1602: NWS: Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning - See 1602 Below 2100 AST: Trace of Precipitation to this point today. 3/16" of Snowfall today with 8" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. 2050: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1950: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1916: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: Trace of Precipitation and 1/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: A few very tiny flakes of snow falling, cloudy. 1735: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1602: NWS: Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. NWS Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 4:02 PM AKST on December 07, 2012 ...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Watch...which is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * Timing...Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Precipitation will changeover to rain through Sunday morning along the coastal and southern areas...and gradually shift inland and northward. * Snow...snow accumulation 4 to 10 inches expected...with higher amounts possible. * Visibility...reduced to less than 3 miles in areas of heavy snow. * Wind...wind gusts to 40 mph expected along the outer coast. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Driving could be difficult. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 11 PM akst Fri or sooner if conditions warrant. Rcl ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Cloudy. 1505: Cloudy. 1500: Trace of Precipitation and 1/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy, some filtered - heavily filtered breaks, fairly bright, extremely weak sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley, slightly murky very top of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1250: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks and hints of blue, fairly bright. 1200: Trace of Precipitation and 1/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy, some breaks - mostly very small and tiny, fairly bright. 1050: Cloudy with some breaks - mostly very small and tiny, fairly bright. 0950: Cloudy with an area of blue to the NE. 0935: Cloudy with breaks and small clear areas, spot of very weak sunshine at the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 0900: Trace of Precipitation and 1/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 0850: Cloudy with some very slight and slight hints of blue, fairly bright. 0750: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0700: Trace of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 0650: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 0620 AST: A few extremely tiny snowflakes falling, heavier snow over much of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden to some degree, location of the Moon is visible to the S. There was no snowfall overnight. Thur. 12/06/12: 1541: NWS: Strong front bringing snow and wind followed by rain for the weekend - See 1541 Below | 0450: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 AM AST early this morning - See 0450 Below 2050 AST: Cloudy. .08" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-3/4" of Snowfall today with 9" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: .08" of Melted Precipitation and 2-3/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy. 1735: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy with a few heavily filtered breaks. 1630: Cloudy with some filtered clear sky to the NE. 1550: Cloudy with thinnish to thicker clouds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1541: NWS: Strong front bringing snow and wind followed by rain for the weekend. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 3:41 PM AKST on December 06, 2012 ...Strong front bringing snow and wind followed by rain for the weekend... A well organized gale force front will move into the Panhandle this weekend. Significant snowfall is possible over the central and northern Panhandle Sat. night into early Sun. as the cold dry air in the Panhandle is overrun by moist SW flow from the Gulf. By midday sun snow will be beginning to change over to rain as northerly and easterly surface winds change to se on Sun morning. Snow accumulations could be in the 4 to 10 inch range from Frederick Sound northward. Higher accumulation are possible around Haines and Skagway which may not change over to rain until Sun. evening. Lighter accumulations expected further south as the change over to rain is expected to happen late Sat. night. The heavy snow followed by the rain falling on the snow pack will make the snow difficult to handle and may make driving hazardous as well. Windy conditions are also expected along the outer coast and southern Panhandle Sat night. Se gusts to 40 mph are possible for southern Baranof Island, Hydaburg, Ketchikan and Metlakatla Sat night with gale force winds expected in Clarence Strait before frontal passage early sun. This statement will be updated at 6 am akst Friday or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1531: Cloudy with thinnish to thicker clouds. 1500: .08" of Melted Precipitation and 2-3/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, area of thin - very thin clouds to the NE, ENE, and E. 1420: Cloudy, a few breaks - mostly very small and tiny, snowing in the inner Gold Creek valley and in part of Last Chance Basin. 1402: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1345: Cloudy, very light snow over parts of the mainland. 1320: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks, clouds skimming part of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy, some very slight hints of blue, clouds skimming the peak of Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1235: Cloudy, clouds skimming the peak of Mt. Juneau, the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and Mt. Roberts, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley from snow falling there, very weak - extremely weak sunshine on downtown Juneau. 1200: .08" of Melted Precipitation and 2-3/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy with a few very small and tiny breaks, fairly bright, clouds skimming parts of the mainland mountains, slightly - very slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1050: Cloudy, some breaks, fairly bright, a few lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts and the peak of Mt. Juneau, sun shining on the very top of Mt. Juneau. 1034: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, some breaks, fairly bright, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, weakened sunshine on the top of Mt. Juneau. 1026: Snow, Cloudy, fairly bright, mainland hidden. 0956: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0953: High Precipitation Rate of .06" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0930: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. .05" of Melted Precipitation and 2-1/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 0914: Snow, Cloudy, mainland mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 0850: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0820: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0732: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0720: Cloudy, snowing over most of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley is hidden. 0700: .03" of Melted Precipitation and 1-3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 0650: Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy. .03" of Melted Precipitation and 1-3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0450: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 AM AST early this morning. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:50 AM AKST on December 06, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning... Snow showers have become scattered early this morning. Additional snow accumulation up to 2 inches today. This will be the final statement on this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0300 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Wed. 12/05/12: 1521: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory for Snow in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM Thursday - See 1521 Below 2100 AST: .02" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/4" of Snowfall today with 7" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 2050: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to possibly substantially obscured and hidden. 2005: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1920: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1832: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts obscured-hidden to some degree. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1705: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1650: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. 1635: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden to some degree. 1620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1550: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and much of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1521: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AST Thursday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:21 PM AKST on December 05, 2012 ...Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 am akst Thursday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 5 am akst Thursday. * Snow...3 to 5 inches overnight. * Timing...snow showers will increase in intensity through the evening. Heaviest show will occur near midnight and will then taper off through the morning. * Impacts...driving will be difficult. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 11 PM akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1507: A few small snowflakes falling. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, very slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1435: Cloudy, break to the NE. 1410: Two Bald Eagles are flying around. 1350: Cloudy. 1305: Cloudy, clouds skimming the peak of Mt. Juneau, the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and Mt. Roberts, slightly murky around the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1250: Cloudy, light snowfall over much of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley is partially obscured. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, fairly bright, inner Gold Creek valley almost totally hidden. 1106: Heavier Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1103: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 1050: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1020: Very Light Snow. 1009: Cloudy, fairly bright, some hints of blue and a brighter area in the clouds, variable snow over most of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley is substantially obscured-hidden. 0950: Cloudy with some very small and tiny filtered - heavily filtered breaks. 0920: Cloudy, very tiny break to the NE. 0900: Trace of Melted Precipitation and very slight Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 0854: Very, very light snow. 0850: Cloudy, very light snow in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0826: Cloudy. 0820: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and slightly murky around the very top of Mt. Juneau from the snow falling in those areas. 0735: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and slightly murky around the top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy. Tue. 12/04/12: 2050 AST: Cloudy. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. Trace of Snowfall today with 6" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy. 1735: Cloudy with hints of breaks. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy. 1520: Cloudy. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks. 1422: A few extremely tiny flakes of snow falling, cloudy, filtered - heavily filtered breaks, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1355: Cloudy, some hints of blue - hints of breaks, fairly bright, very slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Cloudy. 1250: Cloudy. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Cloudy. 1120: Cloudy, a few breaks, sun shining on part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1050: Cloudy with breaks, spots and areas of weak -weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1020: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, weak - weakened sunshine on the mainland. 0950: Cloudy with some filtered to heavily filtered blue, fairly bright. 0931: Cloudy, some very slight hints of blue, fairly bright. 0900: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 0850: Cloudy, slightly murky to murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and very slightly murky around part of Mt. Juneau. 0750: Cloudy, slightly murky to murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. 0635: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy, murky - slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts. Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. Mon. 12/03/12: NWS Summary of November 2012 Weather at the Juneau International Airport - See Below 2050 AST: Cloudy. 07" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3" of Snowfall today (since 2100 hours 12/02) with 7" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2050 hours. 1950: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1850: A few very tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy. 1800: 07" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/02. 1750: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy; lower cloud? 1728: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. 1650: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1550: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1500: 07" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/02. 1450: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Very, very light snow, cloudy, Last Chance Basin mostly hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1209: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially and substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: 07" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/02. 1150: Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1122: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured. 1050: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0957: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 0931: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0900: .07" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-1/2" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/02. 0850: Cloudy, light snow and snow over parts of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley is substantially obscured-hidden. 0823: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured. 0750: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0700: High Precipitation Rate of .02" of Melted Precipitation per hour. .06" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-1/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/02. 0650: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. .04" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1-3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/02. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0100 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Melted Precipitation per hour. NWS Summary of November 2012 Weather at the Juneau International Airport: ...COLD AND DRY WEATHER CONTINUED FOR NOVEMBER... JUNEAU CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE COLDER AND DRIER WEATHER FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER. OFFSHORE FLOW DOMINATED THE WEATHER PATTERN OVER SOUTHEAST ALASKA FOR MOST OF NOVEMBER. NOVEMBER WAS THE SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE MONTH THAT JUNEAU EXPERIENCED BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES. THE MONTHLY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE WAS AROUND 30 DEGREES...WHICH WAS NEARLY 4 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL. NOVEMBER 2012 WAS THE 16TH COLDEST NOVEMBER SINCE RECORD KEEPING IN 1948. THE COLDEST NOVEMBER ON RECORD WAS IN 2006...WITH AN AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE OF 19.4 DEGREES. THE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 44 DEGREES OCCURRED ON THE 5TH OF NOVEMBER...WHILE THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 11 DEGREES OCCURRED ON THE LAST DAY OF NOVEMBER. THE DRY TREND CONTINUED INTO NOVEMBER. THE MONTHLY PRECIPITATION WAS 4.59 INCHES...WHICH WAS AROUND 1.5 INCHES BELOW NORMAL. DESPITE BELOW NORMAL PRECIPITATION...JUNEAU SAW ABOVE NORMAL SNOWFALL FOR NOVEMBER. 15.4 INCHES OF SNOW FELL IN NOVEMBER...WHICH IS SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE NORMAL MONTHLY SNOWFALL OF 13.1 INCHES. THE GREATEST 24-HOUR SNOWFALL WAS 5.6 INCHES...WHICH OCCURRED FROM THE 25TH TO THE 26TH. BY THE END OF THE MONTH...SNOW COVER WAS WELL ESTABLISHED. THE GREATEST SNOW DEPTH OF 6 INCHES OCCURRED ON THE 26TH...27TH...AND 30TH OF NOVEMBER. THE HIGHEST GUST AT THE AIRPORT WAS 46 MPH FROM THE SOUTHEAST ON THE 14TH. THE HIGHEST GUST AT THE DOUGLAS BOAT HARBOR WAS 82 MPH ON THE 30TH. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 12/02/12: First Sunday in Advent | 1549: Winter Storm Warning will expire at 4 PM AST this afternoon - See 1549 Below 2100 AST: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1-3/8" (best guess) of Snowfall today (since 2100 hours 12/01) with 4" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours.. 2050: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden, occasional gusts. 1950: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Very, very light snow, cloudy, parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1-1/4" (best guess) of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/01. 1750: Cloudy, snow over parts of the mainland, inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden to some degree. 1650: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden to some degree. 1550: A few very small and tiny snowflakes falling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1549: NWS: Winter Storm Warning will expire at 4 PM AST this afternoon. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:49 PM AKST on December 02, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning will expire at 4 PM akst this afternoon... As of 3 PM...Hoonah received a storm total snowfall of 5.8 inches. Juneau Airport had a storm total snowfall of 4.7 inches as of 3 PM Sunday...while Juneau forecast office received 7.3 inches of new snow. Snow is expected to continue overnight...but the snowfall rate is not heavy enough to warrant the continuation of Winter Storm Warning. Hoonah area can expect 2 to 3 inches of new snow accumulation overnight...and another 1 to 3 inches during daytime on Monday. Juneau area can expect 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation tonight...and another 2 to 4 inches for Monday. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1450: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, parts of the top of Mt. Roberts obscured. 1350: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1250: Very light extremely fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly obscured, light wind. 1200: Light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly obscured, breezy. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 1" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/01. 1150: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, fairly bright, top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured. 1129: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley very slightly to partially obscured. 1050: Very Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly obscured, light wind. 0950: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0900: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3/4" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/01. 0850: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0843: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:43 AM AKST on December 02, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon. * Snow...around 3 to 5 inches of snow has fallen so far with another 4 to 7 inches expected through today for a 24 hour snowfall of up 12 inches. * Wind...locally windy conditions near interior pass will produce blowing snow reducing visibilities at times to less than 1 mile. * Impacts...driving is hazardous. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. Strong winds are also expected that will produce blowing snow that will reduce visibilities. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst sun or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0820: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 5/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/01. 0650: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, location of the Moon is visible, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 5/8" of Snowfall since 2100 hours 12/01. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0501 AST: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 5:01 AM AKST on December 02, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 4 PM akst Sunday. * Snow...around 4 inches of snow has fallen so far with another 4 to 7 inches through today for a 24 hour snowfall of up 12 inches. * Wind...locally windy conditions near interior pass will produce blowing snow reducing visibilities at times to less than 1 mile. * Impacts...driving is hazardous. The heavier snowfall rates have just started to spread into the area. In the windier locations areas of drifting and blowing snow may be found. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. Strong winds are also expected that will produce blowing snow that will reduce visibilities. This statement will be updated by 1 PM akst sun or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Sat. 12/01/12: 2052: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 4 PM AST Sunday - See 2052 Below | 0439: High Wind Warning, which at 11:50 PM 11/30 had been extended to 5 AM AST today, is cancelled - See 0439 Below | Eaglecrest Ski Area opens today on a limited basis (Porcupine Lift) 2100 AST: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 3/4" of Snowfall today with 3" (nominal) of Snow on the ground at 2100 hours. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2052: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect until 4 PM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 8:52 PM AKST on December 01, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for snow until 4 PM akst Sunday. * Snow...a 24 hour snowfall of 10 to 14 inches. * Timing...snow will be heavy at times and can stop for short periods of time. * Wind...locally windy conditions near interior pass will produce blowing snow reducing visibilities at times to less than 1 mile. * Impacts...driving is hazardous. The heavier snowfall rates have just started to spread into the area. In the windier locations areas of drifting and blowing snow may be found. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. Strong winds are also expected that will produce blowing snow that will reduce visibilities. This statement will be updated by 3 am akst sun or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2050: Extremely light, very, very fine snow, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 7/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1420: Very, very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1350: Very light, very very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Light, very, very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau and the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured- hidden. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1232: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 12:32 PM AKST on December 01, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM akst Sunday... A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for snow from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM akst Sunday. * Snow...10 to 14 inches. * Timing...snow will continue to develop through the early evening and increase with the peak late tonight. * Wind...locally windy conditions near interior pass will produce blowing snow reducing visibilities at times to less than 1 mile. * Impacts...driving will become hazardous. Only very minor accumulations have fallen however the snow has just started to spread into the area. In the windier locations areas of drifting and blowing snow may be found. 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. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. Strong winds are also expected that will produce blowing snow that will reduce visibilities. This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst Sat or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/8" to 3/16"? of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Light Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 1050: Very Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0950: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured- hidden, much of the top of Mt. Roberts and very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 0850: Very Light Snow to Light Snow over much of the mainland, light wind. 0820: Occasional gusts. 0750: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley is partially obscured, light wind. 0650: Cloudy, heavily veiled Moon, snow - snow flurries over Mt. Juneau and in the inner Gold Creek valley which is partially obscured. 0620: Cloudy, location of the Moon is visible, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured and Last Chance Basin and Mt. Juneau very slightly to slightly obscured from snow - snow flurries. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0604: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Snow in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 6:04 AM AKST on December 01, 2012 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM akst Sunday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow...which is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 4 PM akst Sunday. * Snow...up to one foot. * Timing...snow will develop late this afternoon into the early evening and increase with the peak late tonight. * Wind...locally windy conditions near interior pass will produce blowing snow reducing visibilities at times to less than 1 mile. * Impacts...driving will become hazardous. 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. Powdery snow will accumulate quickly. Strong winds are also expected that will produce blowing snow that will reduce visibilities. This statement will be updated by 1 PM akst Sat or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0439 AST NWS: High Wind Warning, which at 11:50 PM 11/30 had been extended to 5 AM AST today, is cancelled. NWS High Wind Warning is Cancelled Statement as of 4:39 AM AKST on December 01, 2012 ...High Wind Warning is cancelled... High winds in downtown Juneau and Douglas have diminished below warning levels. The last measured wind gust in excess of 60 mph occurred around 1 am at the south Douglas Boat Harbor. Although the High Wind Warning has expired...locally windy conditions with gusts to 55 mph diminishing to 45 mph this afternoon and continuing through Sunday morning. This will be the final statement on this event. -----------------------------------------------------------------