MONTHLY CLIMATOLOGICAL SUMMARY for DECEMBER 2013 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 20.7 23.2 10:25p 18.4 6:40p 44.3 0.0 0.00 2.8 32.0 12:15p NE 68.01 0.0 MISS PCd OccGsts VarPCdToCd-Brks Lt-Brzy-Gsts PCd M/PCd 2 23.7 32.4 2:55p 19.4 5:25a 41.3 0.0 0.00 1.6 21.0 1:15a WSW 37.53 0.0 MISS Clear BitofLt-BrzyWind PCd/MClr Clear 3 19.5 23.3 12:10p 17.0 9:50p 45.5 0.0 0.00 0.2 4.0 12:35a W 4.16 0.0 MISS Clr VarMCdToCdW/MostlyVryThnToThnshCds PCd MClrOrClr 4 21.2 25.3 12:25p 17.2 12:05a 43.8 0.0 0.00 0.1 9.0 7:05p WSW 1.85 0.0 MISS Clr PCd Cdw/ThinToThnshCds Cd MCd Cd-FewBrks Cd PCd 5 26.7 34.7 12:10p 18.4 12:05a 38.3 0.0 0.00 1.0 14.0 9:55p WSW 24.09 0.0 MISS DecreasingCloudsOvernight Clear 6 19.3 22.2 11:45p 17.0 6:25a 45.7 0.0 0.00 0.2 6.0 12:25a WSW 4.50 0.0 MISS Clr MClr VarP/MCdw/VryThnToThnshCds Cd/MCd VarPCd-Cd 7 22.9 26.6 2:05p 20.2 8:35a 42.1 0.0 0.00 0.0 2.0 3:50a WSW 1.12 0.0 MISS PCd MClr PCdToCd:VryThnThnsh Cd-MCd PCd MClr PCd Aur 8 27.8 30.9 10:10p 22.1 12:05a 37.2 0.0 TRACE 0.0 4.0 12:05p S 0.00 0.4 MISS Aur PCd MClr Cd Cd/XtmLtSToS LoCd/XtmLtMstDrz&SnShrs 9 33.1 34.7 1:10p 30.7 12:05a 31.9 0.0 0.01 0.0 6.0 5:30a SSE 0.48 0.5 MISS Cd/Sn LoCds/Periods:VryLtSn-XtmLt-VryLt:Spr-Mst-Driz 10 34.1 35.5 5:05a 32.7 11:30a 30.9 0.0 0.65 0.5 10.0 4:45a SSE 12.12 MISS MISS Cd/Spr Cd-OccLoCd/Var:Rn-Sn/Sn-Rn/Sn Cd Cd/SpToR 11 33.0 35.6 12:55p 29.0 12:00m 32.0 0.0 1.36 0.1 11.0 3:15p S 2.66 2.3 MISS Cd/Rn-Lt&VryLtRn&Drz-VryLtSpr&Sp/Rn-Sn/VarSn/LtSn-Rn 12 24.7 29.0 12:05a 22.7 12:15p 40.3 0.0 0.18 0.0 6.0 10:50p S 0.16 4.5 MISS Cd-MnlndVarObsc-Hidden/VryLtSnToSn Cd-Brks Cd 13 31.6 39.5 12:00m 25.0 12:05a 33.4 0.0 0.75 1.8 17.0 2:45p SSE 42.64 2.6+MISS Cd Cd/VryVryLtSnToSn Cd/VarRn&Sn Lt-Brzy Cd/LtRn-Drz 14 41.0 43.2 10:10a 33.2 11:40p 24.0 0.0 1.57 3.5 21.0 7:25p SSE 83.11 0.0 MISS Cd/Rn-LtRn-Driz Lt-BrzyWind Cd-LtSpr Cd Cd/LtRnShr 15 32.7 33.8 12:20a 31.5 9:20p 32.3 0.0 0.15 0.6 10.0 12:50a SSE 15.33 2.9 MISS Cd/VariableSnShrs CdW/Brks-MCd-Cd-MClr-PCd&VarSnShrs 16 32.1 33.4 1:30p 29.7 12:00m 32.9 0.0 0.01 0.7 11.0 3:05p SSE 15.99 1.3 MISS Cd-Brks?/SnShrs MCd/Cd Cd-OnceMCd/Shrs:VryLtSnToS Cd 17 22.7 29.7 12:05a 12.6 10:10p 42.3 0.0 0.00 1.1 13.0 11:35p WSW 26.72 0.0 MISS Cd-OccBrks? Cd-VrySm-TnyBrk Cd-BrknCds DecrCds Clear 18 13.0 19.4 11:50p 8.8 7:30a 52.0 0.0 0.00 0.9 11.0 12:45a WSW 21.35 0.0 MISS Clear MClr MClr/PCd PCd Cd-HighCds Cd 19 23.9 27.6 3:10p 17.5 1:10a 41.1 0.0 0.33 0.7 14.0 5:00a WSW 16.95 7.0 MISS Cd Cd/VryLtSnToSn/FreezingDriz Cd Cd/XtmLtSpr Cd 20 22.5 26.9 3:15a 16.9 11:50p 42.5 0.0 0.00 0.4 8.0 11:20a WSW 9.07 0.0 MISS DecrCd VarPCd-MCdW/VryThnThnCd MClr Clr PCd/MClr Clr 21 22.4 27.2 11:30p 16.7 1:45a 42.6 0.0 0.04 0.1 6.0 9:55p WSW 2.00 0.2 MISS Clr IncrHiCd HiCd-OccBrks MCd Cd Cd/VarSn-VryLtDrz 22 32.3 34.0 12:45p 27.2 12:05a 32.7 0.0 0.95 0.0 7.0 1:05a SE 0.32 3.8 MISS Cd/VarSn/Rn-Sn/Sn-Rn/SprToRn-VryLt:Driz-Mst Cd Cd/Rn 23 34.9 36.3 3:00p 33.1 12:05a 30.1 0.0 0.22 0.3 10.0 10:05p S 6.40 0.0 MISS Cd/SpToRn Cd MCd Brks Cd/LtSp-RShrs Cd/SpToR&R-Sn Cd 24 34.0 35.9 7:40a 32.4 8:10p 31.0 0.0 0.98 1.1 14.0 12:00m SSE 26.28 1.3 MISS Cd/VryLtRn-Sp Cd/Lt-VryLtRn/Var:Rn-Sn/Sn-Rn/Sn Cd/Rn 25 38.4 40.6 9:50p 34.7 12:05a 26.6 0.0 0.25 1.2 16.0 12:10a SSE 28.82 ?* MISS Cd/Precip-Rn Cd/XtmLtMst-SprToVryLtMst-DrzW/Lull Cd 26 36.9 39.5 2:15p 34.1 11:45p 28.1 0.0 0.43 0.3 9.0 2:10p S 7.07 0.0 MISS Cd/Shr-Rn-Sp Fog&LoCd/SomeVryLtDrz Cd/Sp LoCds/SpToR 27 30.9 34.1 12:05a 29.7 9:40p 34.1 0.0 0.20 0.3 7.0 3:15a NW 7.93 1.5 MISS Cd/RnToSn Cd/LtSp-VryLtMstDrz Cd Cd/VryLtSn-Sn/Sp Cd 28 32.5 34.3 9:30p 29.8 12:05a 32.5 0.0 0.53 0.3 11.0 12:40p S 8.09 1.3 MISS Cd Cd/VryLtSn-Sn Cd/Var:Sn-Rn/VryLtRn-Sp/Rn-Sn/Rn/Sn 29 32.1 32.9 12:05a 30.1 9:05a 32.9 0.0 0.10 0.0 4.0 12:05a SSE 0.72 0.3 MISS Cd/RnToSn PCd MClr IncrCd Brks Cd Cd/VryVryLtDrz Cd 30 32.2 33.5 11:20a 31.2 2:00a 32.8 0.0 0.52 0.1 8.0 7:50p WNW 1.97 4.0+? " Cd/VryLtSnToS/Lt-VryLtR/Sn-Rn/Sp/VarRn-Sn&S-R/Drz-Sn 31 33.8 35.8 7:40p 32.4 12:05a 31.2 0.0 0.27 0.3 11.0 3:25a S 6.11 1.8 MISS Cd/SnToR LoCd Cd-Brks Cd Cd/VryLtSp-Drz Cd Cd/VryLtR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28.6 43.2 14 8.8 18 1128.4 0.0 9.50 0.7 32.0 1 WSW 483.55 35.7+ (1) As measured on Front Lawn at around 20:30, rounded to the nearest inch if there is uncertainty. * 12/25: If there was any Snowfall 12/24-12/25 night it melted away before 0600. AVERAGE Mean Temp: 28.6 AVERAGE High Temp: 32.0 MINIMUM High Temp: 19.4 18th MAXIMUM High Temp: 43.2 14th AVERAGE Low Temp: 24.9 MINIMUM Low Temp: 8.8 18th MAXIMUM Low Temp: 34.7 25th LOWEST Wind Chill Temp: 2.0 18th @ 0045 (based on 10 minute Average Wind Speed). 1.5 degrees based on a 5 minute Average Wind Speed. MAX >= 90.0: 0 MAX >= 80.0: 0 MAX >= 70.0: 0 MAX <= 32.0: 12 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st MIN <= 32.0: 24 All but: 10th, 14th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st MIN <= 0.0: 0 MAXIMUM Humidity (%): 97 23rd @ 1138 MINIMUM Humidity (%): 23 2nd @ 1436 MAXIMUM Pressure (mb): 1039.0 3rd @ 1039 MINIMUM Pressure (mb): 981.6 14th @ 1714 TOTAL Htg Deg Days: 1128.4 AVERAGE Htg Deg Days: 36.4 MINIMUM Htg Deg Days: 24.0 14th MAXIMUM Htg Deg Days: 52.0 18th TOTAL Cool Deg Days: 0.0 Heat Base: 65.0 Cool Base: 65.0 Method: Integration TOTAL Precip.: 9.50 AVERAGE Precip.: 0.45 DAYS of Precip.: 21 MAXIMUM Precip.: 1.57 14th MAXIMUM Rain Rate: 0.62 14th @ 1902 Days of Rain: 18 (>.01 in) 16 (>.1 in) 2 (>1 in) TOTAL Snowfall: 35.7+ MAXIMUM Snowfall: 7" 19th DAYS of Snowfall: 17 or 18 AVERAGE High Wind: 10.7 MINIMUM High Wind: 2 7th MAXIMUM High Wind: 32 1st WIND RUN (miles): 483.55 DAYS Sun at any time: 17 1st Full 2nd Full (Mainland) 3rd Extremely Weak to Weakened on Mainland 4th Full (Mainland) 5th Full (Mainland) 6th Full (Mainland) 7th Full (Mainland) 8th No 9th No 10th No 11th No 12th Spots and Areas of Extremely Weak to Weak on Mainland 13th No 14th No 15th Spots and Areas of Variable Strength on Mainland 16th Spots and Areas of Very Weak on Mainland 17th Full: Spots and Areas on Mainland 18th Full (Mainland) 19th No 20th Full (Mainland) 21st Full (Mainland) 22nd No 23rd Spot of Very Weak Sunshine on Mt. Roberts 24th No 25th No 26th No 27th No 28th No 29th Spots and Areas of Very Weak on Mainland 30th No 31st Full: Spots and Areas on Mainland DAYS OF Cld or M Cld: 30 All but: 2nd DAYS OF Rainbow: 0 DAYS OF Aurora: 2 Aurora Borealis December 7th - 8th night. DAYS OF Lightning: 0 DAYS OF Earthquake: 0 Tue. 12/31/13: 1917: NWS: The Winter Weather Advisory is Cancelled - See 1917 Below 2020 AST: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. .24" of Precipitation to this point today. There was at least 1-3/4" of Snowfall between 1750 hrs. 12/30 and 0615 this morning. 2014: Power Glitch in West Juneau. Power Outage somewhere. 1950: Cloudy, thin broken lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria. 1935: Cloudy. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1917: NWS: The Winter Weather Advisory is Cancelled. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 717 PM AKST TUE DEC 31 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS CANCELLED THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY. SIGNIFICANT SNOW IS NO LONGER EXPECTED FOR THE JUNEAU AREA TONIGHT. SOME SNOW MAY MIX IN NORTH OF AUKE BAY BUT LITTLE OR NO ACCUMULATION IS EXPECTED. THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT ON THIS EVENT. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1850: Cloudy, thin lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Maria. 1830: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, Channel side of top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by a cloud, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1800: .23" of Precipitation to this point today. There was at least 1-3/4" of Snowfall between 1750 hrs. 12/30 and 0615 this morning. 1750: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 1732: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 1709: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy. 1639: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy. 1620: Cloudy, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Juneau Ridge, clouds skimming or very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1550: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1521: Precipitation over part of Mt. Juneau and in the inner Gold Creek valley. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1511: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Wednesday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:11 PM AKST on December 31, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Wednesday... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Wednesday. * Timing...snow will develop Tuesday evening becoming heavy at times late. Snow will taper off by Wednesday morning. * Snow...a wet snow of 2 to 6 inches is expected to fall Tuesday night. Best accumulations are expected out the Road and deeper in Mendenhall Valley. Little or no snow accumulation south of the Airport. * Location...snow is expected to fall mainly Mendenhall Valley and northward. * Other impacts...wet snow may accumulate on trees and power lines and may cause power outages. Aircraft and boat owners are urged to keep their vessels and aircraft cleared of heavy snow. 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 Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1500: .22" of Precipitation to this point today. There was at least 1-3/4" of Snowfall between 1750 hrs. 12/30 and 0615 this morning. 1450: Cloudy, clouds skimming peak of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, low cloud in Last Chance Basin. 1420: Cloudy with a cloud Channel side of the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and a cloud Channel side of the top of Mt. Roberts, a few lower wisps. 1350: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top - top of Mt. Juneau Ridge and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1250: Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, a few lower wisps and small ribbons. 1200: .22" of Precipitation to this point today. There was at least 1-3/4" of Snowfall between 1750 hrs. 12/30 and 0615 this morning. 1150: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1055: Power Glitch in West Juneau. Power Outage somewhere. 1050: Cloudy, very tops - tops of the mainland mountains in clouds, lower ribbon by Mt. Maria and Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks, clouds skimming the peak of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, a few lower wisps. 0906: Strip of sunshine on the top of Mt. Juneau, Cloudy, a few hints of blue, yellowish glow in clouds to the ESE and SE, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in a cloud and clouds hiding Channel side top of Mt. Roberts, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, a few lower ribbons. 0850: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band/ribbon in Last Chance Basin and Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0831: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds, lower cloud S side of Mt. Juneau. 0818: Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds. 0805: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, band upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau, fog/cloud low in Last Chance Basin. 0750: Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 200' - 400'. 0733: Power Glitch in West Juneau. Power Outage somewhere. 0720: Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden by fog. 0700: .22" of Precipitation to this point today. There was at least 1-3/4" of Snowfall between 1750 hrs. 12/30 and 0615 this morning. 0650: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 400'. 0629: Power Glitch in West Juneau. Power Outage somewhere. 0620: Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 600'. .22" of Precipitation to this point today. There was at least 1-3/4" of Snowfall between 1750 hrs. 12/30 and 0615 this morning. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0446: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Wednesday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 446 AM AKST TUE DEC 31 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY. * TIMING...SNOW WILL INCREASE TUESDAY EVENING AND WILL TAPER OFF BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. * SNOW...A WET SNOW OF 3 TO 6 INCHES IS EXPECTED TO FALL TUESDAY NIGHT. BEST ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED OUT THE OUT THE ROAD AND DEEPER IN MENDENHALL VALLEY. * LOCATION...SNOW IS EXPECTED TO FALL MAINLY JUNEAU AND NORTHWARD. * OTHER IMPACTS...WET SNOW MAY ACCUMULATE ON TREES AND POWER LINES AND MAY CAUSE POWER OUTAGES. AIRCRAFT AND BOAT OWNERS ARE URGED TO KEEP THEIR VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT CLEARED OF HEAVY SNOW. 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 TUESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0325 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .17" of Precipitation per hour. Mon. 12/30/13: 1747: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until midnight AST tonight - See 1747 Below | AEL&P's Facebook Page for Info on Outages today | Capital Transit is operating on Winter Snow Routes today (PDF file) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2347 AST (Posted here at 0630 12/31): NWS: Winter Weather Advisory will expire at midnight AST tonight. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 11:47 PM AKST on December 30, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory will expire at midnight akst tonight... One more band of showers is expected to move through the north central Panhandle by 3 am. An additional 1 to 2 inches of snow is possible as the band moves through quickly by morning. The amounts today ranged between 4 and 7 inches in Juneau and the valley with nearly 7 inches at the office on Back Loop Road. Out the Road along Lena Loop amounts varied between 10 and 12 inches. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2144: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Precipitation per hour. 2020: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .40" of Precipitation to this point today and as of 1750: 4"+? or not? of Snowfall since 2030 hrs. 12/29. Snowfall from 1750 12/30 to about 0620 12/31 will hopefully be reported tomorrow morning. 2111: Power Glitch in West Juneau. Power Outage Lena Point. 2000: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1935: Snow. 1900: Very Light Rain-Snow. 1850: Very Light Sprinkling/Drizzle, Cloudy, SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts hidden above about 400', remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1826: Power Glitch in West Juneau caused by a Power Outage near Auke Rec. Power back on by 1945. 1750: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, lower cloud. .35" of Precipitation to this point today and 4"+? or not? of Snowfall since 2030 hrs. 12/29. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1747: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until midnight AST tonight. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 5:47 PM AKST on December 30, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until midnight akst tonight... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Timing...snow intensity will vary through the evening as additional bands of snow move over the Juneau area. Rain may mix in at times in the downtown Juneau area. * Snow...another 1 to 3 inches is expected through midnight. * Impacts...snow will be very wet and heavy causing it to be difficult to manage. Visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less at times in heavier snow. * Other impacts...wet snow may accumulate on trees and power lines and may cause power outages. Aircraft and boat owners are urged to keep their vessels and aircraft cleared of heavy snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1735: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Very Light Drizzle/Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Last Chance Basin. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1601: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect until midnight AST tonight. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:00 PM AKST on December 30, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until midnight akst tonight... * timing...snow intensity will vary through the evening as additional bands of snow move over the Juneau area. Rain may mix in at times in the downtown Juneau area. * Snow...accumulations of 4 to 7 inches have fallen through early afternoon with higher amounts near the Lena Point area. Additional snowfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected through midnight. * Impacts...snow will be very wet and heavy causing it to be difficult to manage. Visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less at times in heavier snow. * Other impacts...wet snow may accumulate on trees and power lines and may cause power outages. Aircraft and boat owners are urged to keep their vessels and aircraft cleared of heavy snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, cloud in part of Last Chance Basin. 1500: .34" of Precipitation to this point today and 3-7/8"...+? or not? of Snowfall since 2030 hrs. 12/29. 1450: Very, very light snow-rain, cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts and SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower fog/clouds hiding much of the Channel side of Mt. Juneau, a few lower clouds in the vicinity of Last Chance Basin. 1350: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, some lower clouds channel side of Mt. Juneau and lower ribbon/band by Mt. Maria. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1341: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 1:41 PM AKST on December 30, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Timing...snow intensity will vary through the afternoon. Rain will mix in at times especially in the downtown Juneau area. * Snow...accumulations of 4 to 7 inches have fallen through noon over the Juneau and Haines area. Additional snowfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected through 6 PM. * Impacts...snow will be very wet and mixed with rain at times causing it to compact quickly and become difficult to manage. Visibility will be reduced to 1 miles or less in heavy snow. * Other impacts...wet snow may accumulate on trees and power lines and may cause power outages. 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 Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1309: Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1305: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, much of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 600' with the remainder slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1200: .32" of Precipitation to this point today and 3-3/4"...+? or not? of Snowfall since 2030 hrs. 12/29. 1150: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1135: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1131: Power Glitch in West Juneau caused by a Power Outage on the Back Loop Road. Power restored at 1150. This is the third outage so far this morning. 1050: Light Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, top of Mt. Roberts, very top - top of Mt. Juneau, and some of Last Chance Basin substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1035: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0950: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, murky around the top of Mt. Juneau Ridge and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0905: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, murky around the top of Mt. Juneau Ridge and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 0842: Light - Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0835: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0820: Light - Very Light Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0800: Snow with some Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .25" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 3-3/4" of Snowfall overnight. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .21" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and there was 3-1/2" of Snowfall overnight as of 0614. 0650: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0645: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 6:45 AM AKST on December 30, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Timing...as of 600 am...light snow has been falling for a few hours and the rate in the Juneau area has been 1 inch every two hours. Snowfall rates will increase through the early morning hours. Rain will mix in at times especially Monday afternoon. Snow will continue into Monday evening but accumulation rates will be lower. * Snow...accumulations of 2 to 3 inches have fallen through 6 am. Additional snowfall of 1 to 4 inches for Monday is expected. Total accumulations of 3 to 7 inches through Monday afternoon. * Impacts...snow will be very wet and mixed with rain at times causing it to compact quickly and become difficult to manage. Visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less in heavy snow. * Other impacts...wet snow may accumulate on trees and power lines. 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 Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .20" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 0614: 3-1/2" of Snowfall overnight. 0506: High Precipitation Rate of .08" of Melted Precipitation per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0421 AST: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:21 AM AKST on December 30, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Timing...as of 400 am...light snow had begun to fall over the Juneau and Gustavus areas. Snowfall rates will increase through the early morning hours. Rain will mix in at times especially Monday afternoon. Snow will continue into Monday evening but accumulation rates will be lower. * Snow...accumulations of 1 to 2 inches fell through 4 am. Additional snowfall of 2 to 5 inches for Monday is expected. Total accumulations of 3 to 8 inches through Monday afternoon. * Impacts...snow will be very wet and mixed with rain at times causing it to compact quickly and become difficult to manage. Visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less in heavy snow. * Other impacts...wet snow may accumulate on trees and power lines. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by noon akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. Bezenek ------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 12/29/13: 1549: NWS: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 11 PM AST this evening to 6 PM AST Monday - See 1549 Below | Previous Winter Weather Advisory was Cancelled by the NWS at 2355 12/28 - See 2355 12/28 Below 2020 AST: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 200' - 400'. .10" of Precipitation to this point today and approximately 1/4" of Snowfall overnight. 1950: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 150' - 300'. 1850: Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 200'. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1844: NWS: Now Winter Weather Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 6 PM akst Monday... The Juneau area will see areas of drizzle and fog this evening. Temperatures will hover around the freezing point and thus there is the possibility that drizzle covered services may freeze...thereby making roads...streets...sidewalks and other surfaces slick. Drizzle will transition into snow late in the evening. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1800: .10" of Precipitation to this point today and approximately 1/4" of Snowfall overnight. 1750: Very, very light drizzle/sprinkling, cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 400'. 1650: Very, very light drizzle/sprinkling, cloudy, lower band/ribbon after lower bands and ribbons. 1620: Very, very light drizzle/sprinkling, cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 1550: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300'. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1549: NWS: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 11 PM AST this evening to 6 PM AST Monday. GLACIER BAY-JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GUSTAVUS...JUNEAU 349 PM AKST SUN DEC 29 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY. * TIMING...SNOW WILL DEVELOP IN THE LATE EVENING. SNOWFALL RATES WILL INCREASE AFTER MIDNIGHT. RAIN WILL MIX IN AT TIMES ESPECIALLY MONDAY AFTERNOON. SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO MONDAY EVENING BUT ACCUMULATION RATES WILL BE LOWER. * SNOW...TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS OF 3 TO 8 INCHES THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON. * IMPACTS...SNOW WILL BE VERY WET AND MIXED WITH RAIN AT TIMES CAUSING IT TO COMPACT QUICKLY AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO MANAGE. VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO 2 MILES OR LESS IN HEAVY SNOW. * OTHER IMPACTS...WET SNOW MAY ACCUMULATE ON TREES AND POWER LINES AND WINDS WILL BECOME GUSTY OVERNIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... AN ADVISORY MEANS THAT A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS EVENT IS ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1535: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, upper part of Mt. Juneau, and most of Mt. Roberts above about 400' hidden by fog/clouds. 1520: Cloudy, most of the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau partially to substantially obscured and hidden, much of Mt. Roberts above about 450' hidden by fog/clouds, lower ribbon/band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin. 1500: .10" of Precipitation to this point today and approximately 1/4" of Snowfall overnight. 1450: Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1420: Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Juneau Ridge and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured, cloud in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1350: Cloudy, peak of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, very top of Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds, murky around the remainder of the very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts. 1320: Cloudy, lower bands. 1305: Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 350'. 1250: Cloudy, lower band of fog hiding with bottom at about 300' - 400'. 1231: Cloudy, a few lower ribbons and wisps, murky around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1200: .10" of Precipitation to this point today and approximately 1/4" of Snowfall overnight. 1150: Cloudy with hints of blue, fairly bright, lower band. 1050: Cloudy with some breaks and some filtered to heavily filtered blue, fairly bright, very weak sunshine at the very top of Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and at the peak of Mt. Juneau, a few lower bits and wisps. 0950: Cloudy with breaks, spots of very weak sunshine on the mainland, fairly bright, large lower fog/cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau, lower band. 0850: Very, very thin to thin and thinnish clouds over most of the sky with a few other small clouds. 0750: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy with mostly high thin and very thin clouds, lower ribbon. 0725: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with mostly high clouds, cloud by Mt. Maria. 0700: .10" of Precipitation to this point today and approximately 1/4" of Snowfall overnight. 0650: Mostly Clear, lower ribbon Channel side of Last Chance Basin, sliver of Moon very low in the sky to the SE. 0620: Partly Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. .10" of Precipitation to this point today and approximately 1/4" of Snowfall overnight. 0147 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .06" of Precipitation per hour. Sat. 12/28/13: 1853: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 4 PM this afternoon until 7 AM Sunday - See 1853 Below -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2355 AST (Posted here at 0620): NWS: Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 11:55 PM AKST on December 28, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. The front bringing in the heavier snowfall through the area has passed and precipitation rates have greatly diminished. Up to another two inches of snowfall is possible overnight...but some areas will continue to receive rain. Juneau snow reports varied widely across the area. Lena Point received 7 inches of snow as of 6 pm. Mendenhall Back Loop received 0.3 inches as of 9 PM. The Juneau Airport received 4 inches as of 6 PM. West Juneau received 1.5 inches as of 330 PM. At times locations south of the Mendenhall Valley received heavy rain even as heavy snow was falling to the north. Hoonah reported one inch as of 330 PM. Gustavus reported a trace of snow through 10 PM. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy. .48" of Precipitation and at least 1-1/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy. 1905: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1853: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 AM Sunday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 6:53 PM AKST on December 28, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 am akst Sunday... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 7 am akst Sunday. * Location...communities and areas from Gustavus and Hoonah eastward to Juneau. Heaviest amounts in the Juneau area will be out the Road. * Timing...snow will be mixed with rain early in the evening then snowfall rates will increase. Snowfall rates will taper off through the early morning hours. * Snow...additional snowfall accumulation of 1 to 5 inches for the rest of tonight. Snowfall amounts as of 6 pm have varied widely across the Juneau area with 7 inches reported at Lena Point to 4 inches at the Airport and Auke Bay to up to 2 inches in downtown...Douglas...and West Juneau. Mendenhall Back Loop has received a mere trace of snow with the majority of precipitation falling as rain. At Hoonah...a spotter reported 1 inch around 230 PM. At Gustavus...a spotter reported a trace of snow on the ground with a mixture of rain with the falling snow at 530 PM. Temperatures in Gustavus were at the freezing point. * Impacts...wet...slushy...and slick conditions on roads... streets...and sidewalks will make travel hazardous. Wet snow will compact quickly and become difficult to manage. * Other impacts...visibility will at times be reduced in heavier snow squalls. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by midnight akst or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1846: Sprinkling, Cloudy. 1805: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .42" of Precipitation and at least 1-1/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1742: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1735: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1720: High Precipitation Rate of .21" of Precipitation per hour. 1714: Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1628: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured-hidden. 1520: Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1500: .19" of Precipitation and at least 3/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light - Light Rain, Cloudy, some clouds around the very top and top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and most of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1435: Light Wind. 1405: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, clouds around much of the top of Mt. Roberts, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and by Mt. Maria. 1343: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, some clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a lower band/ribbon. 1250: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in. cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, top-upper part of Mt. Roberts, and most of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1220: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, top and upper part of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds in the lower part of Last Chance Basin. 1200: .11" of Precipitation and at least 3/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1131: Snow, Cloudy, clouds hiding much of the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few wisps in Last Chance Basin. 1046: Light Snow-Rain then Rain-Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, clouds hiding much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 600' - 700'. 0850: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0830: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds hiding much of the top and upper part of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Very Light Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .04" of Precipitation to this point today and 1/2" of Snowfall as of 0620. 0650: Light Snow-Rain, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .03" of Precipitation and 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today 0546 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Fri. 12/27/13: 2020 AST: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 600'. .20" of Precipitation to this point today and as of 0620: 3/8" to 1-1/4" of Snowfall depending on the surface and exposure on which it fell, plus 1/2" more of Snow has fallen between 0620 and 2020. 1950: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 500' - 600'. 1850: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 600'. 1800: .20" of Precipitation to this point today and as of 0620: 3/8" to 1-1/4" of Snowfall depending on the surface and exposure on which it fell, plus 1/2" more of Snow has fallen between 0620 and 1800. 1750: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, and Mt. Roberts above about 500' hidden by fog/clouds. 1650: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbons. 1550: Very, very light drizzle, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1535: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part and top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, some clouds in Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1500: .20" of Precipitation to this point today and as of 0620: 3/8" to 1-1/4" of Snowfall depending on the surface and exposure on which it fell, plus 1/2" more of Snow has fallen between 0620 and 1500. 1450: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band and ribbons. 1402: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1355: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and cloud low in Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1350: Cloudy, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts mostly in clouds, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin, ribbon above it, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1320: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1253: Snow. 1250: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1223: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland almost totally hidden. 1215: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: .18" of Precipitation to this point today and as of 0620: 3/8" to 1-1/4" of Snowfall depending on the surface and exposure on which it fell, plus 3/8" more of Snow has fallen between 0620 and Noon. 1150: Very Light Drizzle/Sprinkling, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts, Last Chance Basin, and Mt. Juneau above about 600' hidden, remainder of mainland partially and substantially obscured. 1120: Very light very fine snow after a lull, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1045: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, fairly bright. 1035: A few very tiny flakes of snow falling, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and Last Chance Basin hidden by fog/clouds. 1020: Fairly Bright. 0950: Cloudy, most of the mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 500'. 0930: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, SE very top and top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau, clouds filling the lower part of Last Chance Basin, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. .17" of Precipitation to this point today and as of 0620: 3/8" to 1-1/4" of Snowfall depending on the surface and exposure on which it fell, plus 1/4" more of Snow has fallen between 0620 and 0930. 0850: Very, very light misting/drizzle, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .16" of Precipitation to this point today and as of 0620: 3/8" to 1-1/4" of Snowfall depending on the surface and exposure on which it fell. 0650: Very, very light misting-drizzle, cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Very Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .15" of Precipitation to this point today and 3/8" to 1-1/4" of Snowfall today depending on the surface and exposure on which it fell. 0323 AST: A High Precipitation Rate of .22" of Precipitation per hour was recorded. It is probably erroneously high since the rain collector heater did not get turned on in time to melt the snow as it was falling and it was playing "catch-up". Thur. 12/26/13: 2020 AST: Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 150' - 300'. .29" of Rainfall to this point today. 1950: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden above about 150' - 200'. 1850: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 300'. 1800: .25" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 200' - 400'. 1650: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 150' - 300'. 1620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower ribbon. 1550: Light - Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 600'. 1521: High Rain Rate of .09" of Rain per hour. 1520: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog above about 250' - 300'. 1500: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau, and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, lower band/ribbon. 1432: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, most of Mt. Juneau above about 300' hidden, lower band Channel side of Last Chance Basin, very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1350: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau, upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin. 1310: Very Light Sprinkles, cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower band. 1250: Extremely Light Misting-Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 150'. 1200: .13" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog above about 250' - 300', Blueberry Hills mostly in fog, some lower patchy very thin fog. 1050: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog above about 300', some other patchy fog. 1030: Very, very light misting/sprinkling, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog above about 250' - 300', Blueberry Hills and upper part of Pioneer Avenue in fog, some lower very thin fog. 0950: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, Fog. 0850: Very Light Drizzle/Sprinkling, Cloudy, variable density fog. 0820: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, variable density fog. 0750: Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 60' - 200'. 0735: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 600', lower ribbon. 0700: .13" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, patchy fog. 0620: Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden by fog. .12" of Rainfall to this point today. 0126 AST: High Rain Rate of .06" of Rain per hour. Wed. 12/25/13: Christmas - The Birth of our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ - Merry Christmas Everyone! 2020 AST: Cloudy; clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau and skimming Mt. Roberts? .24" of Precipitation to this point today. 1950: Cloudy; clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau and skimming Mt. Roberts? 1850: Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, clouds skimming and/or very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1800: .24" of Precipitation to this point today. 1750: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and possibly Mt. Roberts. 1650: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy. 1550: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1500: .21" of Precipitation to this point today. 1450: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1350: Very Light Sprinkling/Drizzle, Cloudy, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1250: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: .21" of Precipitation to this point today. 1150: Very Light Rain/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1050: Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1030: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, top and upper SE part of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0950: Cloudy, top and upper SE part of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0905: Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0850: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, top and upper SE part of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0820: Very, very light misting - sprinkling, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0750: Very Light Misting-Drizzle, Cloudy, SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured at the least. 0735: Very, very light misting-drizzle, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially obscured at the least. 0700: .18" of Precipitation to this point today. 0650: Almost Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower cloud, upper parts of the mainland partially obscured at the least. 0620: Very Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially obscured at the least. .18" of Precipitation to this point today. 0131 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .09" of Precipitation per hour. For unto us a Child is born..... Isaiah 9:6 King James Version (KJV) 6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Tue. 12/24/13: Christmas Eve | Christmas Services in Juneau | 1238: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for areas north of Auke Bay until Midnight AST tonight - See 1238 Below 2338 AST (Posted here at 0620 12/25): NWS: Winter Weather Advisory will Expire at midnight AST tonight. ------------------------------------------------------------------ NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 11:38 PM AKST on December 24, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory will expire at midnight akst tonight... Most places around Juneau saw a mix of rain and snow through out the evening period. Temperatures are slowly warming up with rain starting to be dominant. Little additional snow accumulation is expected for the rest of the night. This will be the final statement on this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2108: High Precipitation Rate of .25" of Precipitation per hour. 2020: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. .74" of Precipitation and 1-1/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 2011: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1935: Snow, with a bit of Rain mixed in?, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1915: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1855: Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1848: High Precipitation Rate of .14" of Precipitation per hour. 1800: .57" of Precipitation and 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1742: NWS: Now Winter Weather Advisory until midnight akst tonight... A mix of snow and rain has been falling over much of the area this evening with little accumulation from Lena Point southward. Up to 2 inches of additional snow accumulation is possible this evening around Lena Point Auke Bay and the Mendenhall Valley. North of Lena Point snow with accumulations of 3 to 5 inches is expected this evening. The rain snow line is expected to slowly work its way north through the night with the mix gradually changing over to rain by late tonight. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1730: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. There has been 1/2" of Snowfall to this point today. 1715: Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1602: Snow-Rain. 1556: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Precipitation per hour. 1554: Rain-Snow. 1550: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1505: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 550' and partially obscured below, light wind. 1500: .37" of Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall (more than a Trace on cars) to this point today. 1450: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland hidden above about 400' - 500' and partially obscured below, light wind. 1443: Light Wind. 1420: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400'. 1400: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400'. 1350: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland above about 500' - 600' hidden. 1250: Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, upper parts of the mainland hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1238: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for areas north of Auke Bay until Midnight AST tonight. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 12:38 PM AKST on December 24, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until midnight akst tonight... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until midnight akst tonight. * Location...north of Auke Bay, * timing...snow will increase this afternoon. Snow will mix with rain by late evening. * Snow...accumulations up to 7 inches north of Auke Bay...and up to 2 inches in the Mendenhall Valley by late this evening. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous especially north of Auke Bay. Snow will be heavy and difficult to manage due to high water content. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by midnight tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1228: High Precipitation Rate of .11" of Precipitation per hour. 1224: Snow-Rain. 1200: .20" of Precipitation to this point today. 1154: Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in. 1150: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1100: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Precipitation per hour. 1050: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0956: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 600'. 0930: Light Rain with Snow almost mixed in, cloudy, mainland mostly hidden above about 700'. 0850: Sprinkling, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts and of Mt. Juneau and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of the upper parts of the mainland partially obscured from the snow falling at the higher elevations. 0805: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, upper parts of the mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 0700: .03" of Precipitation to this point today. 0650: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, cloud skimming Mt. Juneau and clouds skimming Mt. Roberts. 0620: Very, very light misting-drizzle, cloudy. .02" of Precipitation to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0459: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Noon today to Midnight AST tonight for Mendenhall Valley and North of Auke Bay. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 459 AM AKST TUE DEC 24 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. * TIMING...SNOW WILL DEVELOP IN THE LATE MORNING WITH SNOWFALL RATES INCREASING IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW WILL MIX WITH RAIN IN THE LATE EVENING. * SNOW...ACCUMULATIONS UP TO 5 INCHES IN THE MENDENHALL VALLEY AND NORTH OF AUKE BAY. ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH ELSEWHERE. * IMPACTS...SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AND DIFFICULT TO MANAGE DUE TO HIGH WATER CONTENT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... AN ADVISORY MEANS THAT A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS EVENT IS ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 1 PM AKDT TUESDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0100 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Precipitation per hour. Mon. 12/23/13: 2020 AST: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts and the inner Gold Creek valley obscured-hidden to some degree. .21" of Precipitation to this point today. 1950: Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds; clouds skimming Mt. Roberts? 1905: Sprinkling with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1850: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top and SE top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1800: .20" of Precipitation to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy with upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured at the least. 1650: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1620: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured at the least. 1550: Cloudy, precipitation over parts of the mainland, SE top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts, small cloud over Last Chance Basin. 1535: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1500: .18" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, clouds skimming some of Mt. Roberts, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden. 1420: Cloudy, some precipitation in the past 15 minutes, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau, parts of the top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 1355: Spot of very weak sunshine on Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy, some clouds around the mainland mountains. 1320: Cloudy, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau, part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden, small cloud over Last Chance Basin. 1250: Very Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, a couple of very tiny breaks, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau, top - upper part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1220: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau and parts of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1200: Cloudy, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. .17" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, a couple of small areas with very slight breaks, SE top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, clouds skimming and part of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, cloud above Last Chance Basin. 1108: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, small area with very slight breaks, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured-hidden, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1050: Cloudy with a few breaks, lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Roberts, some clouds around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1030: Cloudy with some breaks overhead, a few clouds around the very tops of the mainland mountains. 1005: Cloudy with a large area of clear sky, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Cloudy with an area of filtered - heavily filtered blue, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts, lower band/ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts, a few other wisps. 0920: Cloudy, a few clouds at the SE very top of Mt. Juneau, top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts. 0850: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, some clouds around the top of Mt. Roberts, lower ribbons Channel side of Mt. Roberts. A Bald Eagle is in a tree to the NE along the shore. 0820: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, some clouds around the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 0750: Cloudy, clouds around the SE top of Mt. Juneau, Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 600'. 0730: Cloudy, thin lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0700: .16" of Rainfall to this point today. 0647: Sprinkling, Cloudy, large cloud Channel side of Last Chance Basin, a couple of small ribbons. 0620: Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Last Chance Basin and of Mt. Roberts. .15" of Rainfall to this point today. 0136 AST: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. SUNDAY 12/22/13: 4th Sunday in Advent | 1545: NWS: The Winter Weather Advisory will Expire at 4 PM AST this afternoon - See 1545 Below 2020 AST: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 450' - 500'. .84" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/4" of Snowfall today since 2020 hours 12/21. 1950: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured and hidden, Mt. Roberts hidden above about 450'. 1850: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, upper part of Mt, Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 300' hidden by fog/clouds. 1800: .84" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/4" of Snowfall to this point today since 2020 hours 12/21. 1750: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1735: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 1705: Sprinkling, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, Mt. Roberts hidden above about 250' - 300', lower ribbon and band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1650: Light Rain - Rain, Cloudy, a few lower ribbons - clouds, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. 1630: Light Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon/band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1550: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, lower band/cloud hiding Mt. Maria. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1545: NWS: The Winter Weather Advisory will Expire at 4 PM AST this afternoon. HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...HAINES...JUNEAU 345 PM AKST SUN DEC 22 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... THE HEAVY SNOW HAS DIMINISHED THIS AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES HAVE WARMED UP ENOUGH TO END THE FREEZING RAIN POSSIBILITY. SNOWFALL AMOUNTS IN THE HAINES AREA RANGED FROM 1 INCH TO 10 INCHES. THE JUNEAU AREA HAD SNOWFALL AMOUNTS FROM 3 INCHES TO 8 INCHES SINCE LAST EVENING. THE SNOWFALL WAS HEAVY AND WET...GREATLY IMPACTING TRAVEL AND SNOW REMOVAL EFFORTS. THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT ON THIS EVENT. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1527: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: .80" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/4" of Snowfall to this point today since 2020 hours 12/21. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, lower band. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, upper part of Mt. Juneau, and Mt. Roberts above about 450' - 500' hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly - slightly obscured. 1335: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1250: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts, ribbon by Mt. Maria, a few wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1200: .71" of Precipitation to this point today. 3-3/4" of Snowfall to this point today since 2020 hours 12/21. 1147: Rain after Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, some clouds upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1050: Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau substantially obscured, very top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower clouds, bits, and wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau and in Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland very slightly to slightly obscured. 1020: Rain, Cloudy, top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and the inner Gold Creek valley hidden, some lower clouds, bits, and wisps. 1005: Rain with a bit of snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and Mt. Roberts above about 500' hidden, upper part of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden, some lower clouds, remainder of mainland partially obscured. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1004: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 10:04 AM AKST on December 22, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 4 PM akst this afternoon... * Timing...snow and some freezing rain will occur through mid- afternoon...especially northwest of Auke Bay. From Auke Bay south...snow could mix in with rain occasionally through this afternoon. * Snow...as of 9 am akst 3.1 inches of snow was measured at the forecast office in the Mendenhall Valley and just under 3 inches was measured at the Airport. Expect an additional 2 to 4 inches of accumulation out the Road through 4 PM. * Freezing rain...one quarter of an inch or less. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous due to snow and freezing rain. Visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less at times in heavier snow. Snow will become more difficult to manage with change over to rain. Any freezing rain will coat roads... trees...parking lots and sidewalks. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 4 PM akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top and top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, Mt. Roberts hidden above about 600', some lower clouds, bits and wisps. 0850: Very Light Drizzle, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower clouds, bits and wisps, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 0817: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. 0749: Rain-Snow. 0747: Rain, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0745: Snow-Rain. 0730: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .56" of Precipitation to this point today. There has been 3-3/4" of Snowfall as of 0614 since 2020 hours 12/21. 0650: Snow with some rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Snow with a bit of rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. .51" of Precipitation to this point today. 0614: 3-3/4" of snowfall to this point today since 2020 hours 12/21. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0514: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 10 AM AST this morning. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 5:14 AM AKST on December 22, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory now in effect until 10 am akst this morning... * Timing...temperatures have warmed above freezing downtown and at the Airport causing snow to change to rain. Temperatures in the valley are still below freezing with freezing rain in the morning then changing to rain by the afternoon. North of Auke Bay expect snow to continue for a couple more hours. * Snow...as of 5 am akst 2.8 inches of snow was measured at the forecast office in the Mendenhall Valley and 2.5 inches was measured at the Airport. Expect an additional 1 to 3 inches of accumulation out the Highway. * Freezing rain...one quarter of an inch or less. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous due to snow and freezing rain. Visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less at times in heavy snow. Snow will become more difficult to manage with change over to rain. Any freezing rain will coat roads... trees...parking lots and sidewalks. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 10 am akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0454 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .29" of Precipitation per hour. Sat. 12/21/13: 1st Day of Winter - Winter Solstice at 8:11 AM AST | 1544: NWS: A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Sunday - See 1544 Below 2020 AST: Light - Very Light Snow, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. Trace of Melted Precipitation and 1/8" to 3/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1950: Light Snow, Cloudy, a few lower bits and wisps of clouds. 1913: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1850: A few very small snowflakes after very, very light snow, cloudy. 1838: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1816: Cloudy, precipitation over the mainland. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy, short lower ribbon. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1544: NWS: A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Sunday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 344 PM AKST SAT DEC 21 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW AND FREEZING RAIN REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY. * TIMING...SNOW WILL BEGIN SATURDAY EVENING AND BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES SATURDAY NIGHT. RAIN WILL START TO MIX IN FROM SOUTH TO NORTH TOWARD MORNING WITH A PERIOD OF FREEZING RAIN POSSIBLE. * SNOW...4 TO 6 INCHES OF NEW SNOW OVERNIGHT SATURDAY. * FREEZING RAIN...LESS THAN ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH OF FREEZING RAIN POSSIBLE. * IMPACTS...TRAVEL WILL BE HAZARDOUS DUE TO HEAVY SNOW AND FREEZING RAIN. VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO 2 MILES OR LESS AT TIMES IN HEAVY SNOW. SNOW WILL BECOME MORE DIFFICULT TO MANAGE WITH CHANGE OVER TO RAIN. ANY FREEZING RAIN WILL COAT ROADS... TREES...PARKING LOTS AND SIDEWALKS. 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 SATURDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1450: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy. 1335: Cloudy. 1325: Cloudy, murky around part of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1250: Cloudy, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1220: Cloudy, murky around the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge. 1150: Cloudy, clouds lowering. 1135: Cloudy. 1120: Cloudy with a small bit of blue to heavily filtered blue. 1050: Mostly Cloudy, areas of sunshine on the mainland. 1020: Cloudy with some blue to heavily filtered blue, extremely weak to weak sunshine on the mainland, fairly bright. 0950: Cloudy with some filtered to heavily filtered blue, fairly bright. 0850: Cloudy. 0820: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy with very slight to slight breaks, the Moon is visible to the WSW very low over Douglas Island. 0650: Cloudy with high clouds, some very small and tiny breaks and hints of breaks. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0621: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Sunday. Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 6:21 AM AKST on December 21, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow...remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday. * Timing...snow will begin Saturday afternoon and become heavy at times Saturday night. Rain will start to mix in from south to north toward morning with a period of freezing rain possible. * Snow...4 to 6 inches of new snow overnight Saturday. * Freezing rain...less than one quarter of an inch of freezing rain possible. * Impacts...travel will be hazardous due to heavy snow and freezing rain. Visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less at times in heavy snow. Snow will become more difficult to manage with change over to rain. Any freezing rain will coat roads...trees...parking lots and sidewalks. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 200 PM akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0620: Cloudy with high clouds and some breaks. The Moon was shining brightly much of the night. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 0554 AST: NWS: A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AST Sunday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 5:54 AM AKST on December 21, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect from 6 PM this evening to 6 am akst Sunday. * Timing...snow will begin Saturday afternoon and become heavy at times Saturday night. * Snow...4 to 6 inches of new snow overnight Saturday. * Main impact...driving will become hazardous. * Other impacts...visibility will be reduced to 2 miles or less at times in heavy snow Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 200 PM akst Saturday or sooner if conditions warrant. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Fri. 12/20/13: NWS: Record Snowfall at 3 locations on Thursday, December 19th - See 0630 Below 2020 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear. 1450: Clear. 1430: Clear. 1350: Clear with a few very thin - thin clouds. 1320: Mostly Clear with very thin and thin clouds. 1305: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear with very thin clouds. 1250: Clear. 1220: Clear. 1150: Mostly Clear with very thin to thinnish clouds. 1050: Thin and thinnish clouds and some very thin clouds over most of the sky, slightly weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1020: Partly Cloudy with very thin and thin clouds. 0950: Very thin and thin clouds over much of the sky, small thin lower fog-cloud. 0920: Partly Cloudy with very thin clouds. 0850: Very thin and some thin clouds over much of the sky. 0805: Thin - Very Thin Clouds over much of the sky. 0735: Mostly Cloudy with mostly thin and very thin clouds. 0650: Partly Cloudy with thin - very thin clouds and a lower ribbon and a few bits and wisps of clouds. --------------------------------------------------------------- 0630: NWS: Record Snowfall for Thursday. NWS Record Report Statement as of 6:30 AM AKST on December 20, 2013 ...Record snowfall for Thursday... Location New Record Old Record Year Set WSO Yakutat 13.3 inches 12.1 inches 1999 *Annex Creek coop 11.4 inches 11.2 inches 1974 *Lena Point coop 5.2 inches 3.5 inches 1999 *Juneau Forecast Office 9.4 inches 3.5 inches 1999 * Record reports for these stations may not be as meaningful as those for stations with 30 year decadal normals (1981-2010). Kv Dec 13 --------------------------------------------------------------- 0620 AST: Partly Cloudy with thin - very thin clouds. Thur. 12/19/13: NWS: Record Snowfall at 3 locations on Thursday, December 19th - See 0630 12/20 Above | 1800: NWS: The Winter Storm Warning will expire at 6 PM AST this evening - See 1800 Below | Capital Transit is operating on Winter Snow Routes today (PDF file) | School Buses are on Snow Routes today (PDF file) 2020 AST: Cloudy, lower and/ribbon. .33" of Melted Precipitation and 7" of Snowfall to this point today. 1950: Cloudy, lower ribbon and band. 1935: Cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 1850: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, some lower clouds. 1800: .33" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 7" of Snowfall to this point today. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1800: NWS Statement on the Expired Winter Storm Warning: NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 6:00 PM AKST on December 19, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning will expire at 6 PM akst this evening... The snow and pockets of freezing rain has ended as the front pushed south of the area. Most areas reported 7 to 12 inches for a storm total snow accumulations. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1750: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, broken lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1650: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, large cloud upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1550: Extremely Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin, a few lower bits and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1520: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, a few lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland very, very slightly to partially obscured. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1503: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:03 PM AKST on December 19, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...sleet...freezing rain remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Snow...accumulations of 7 to 9 inches have been reported this morning. Total snowfall of up to 11 inches through late this afternoon. Snow will begin to dissipate through the evening. * Freezing drizzle...a few area of light freezing drizzle with a minimal accumulation of glaze through the evening... mainly south of Berners Bay and east of Cross Sound. * Impacts...travel may be difficult due to slippery conditions and poor visibility. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1500: .33" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 7" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Cloudy, snowing over the mainland, lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1350: Extremely light extremely fine snow/freezing drizzle, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, very top - top of Mt. Roberts, and SE very top of Mt. Juneau hidden, lower band Channel side of Mt. Juneau and by Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 1325: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1305: Very light, very, very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1258: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1235: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1200: .22" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1150: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1148: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:48 AM AKST on December 19, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Snow...accumulations of 7 to 9 inches have been reported this morning. Total snowfall of up to 11 inches through late this afternoon. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times through this afternoon. Snow will begin to dissipate through the evening. * Impacts...travel may be difficult due to slippery conditions and poor visibility. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1132: Very light, very, very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1100: High Precipitation Rate of .10" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1050: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1020: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1005: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0955: Light - Very Light Snow, Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0950: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0920: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0912: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0850: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0720: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0705: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0700: .08" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. Approximately 4" of Snowfall as of 0613. 0650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 0613: .07" of Melted Precipitation and approximately 4" of Snowfall so far today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0457 AST: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:57 AM AKST on December 19, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Snow...total snowfall of up to 11 inches through late this afternoon. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times through early this afternoon. * Impacts...travel may be difficult due to slippery conditions and poor visibility. Snow may become wet and heavy making snow removal difficult in the Juneau...Hoonah...and Gustavus areas. 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 noon akst today or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Wed. 12/18/13: 1957: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM AST Thursday - See 1957 Below 2020 AST: Cloudy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1957: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM AST Thursday NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 7:57 PM AKST on December 18, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM akst Thursday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM akst Thursday. * Timing...snow will begin Wednesday night as a weather front moves over the Panhandle. Snow will continue through Thursday then diminish Thursday evening as the front exits the area to the southeast. * Snow...7 to 11 inches through Thursday afternoon. Heaviest snow will fall Thursday morning into early afternoon. * Impacts...travel may be difficult due to slippery conditions and reduced visibility. 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 5 am akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1750: Cloudy. 1650: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy with high clouds. 1450: Cloudy with high clouds and a bit of blue and hints of blue. 1350: Cloudy with high clouds, a few breaks and some hints of blue, fairly bright. 1320: Partly Cloudy with thin to thinnish clouds, weak - very weak sunshine on the mainland. 1250: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy with very thin to thin clouds. 1235: Mostly Clear. 1220: Clear with some very thin - thin clouds to the SW and W. 1150: Clear. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1143: NWS: Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM AST Thursday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:43 AM AKST on December 18, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM akst Thursday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM akst Thursday. * Timing...snow will begin late Wednesday night as a weather front moves over the Panhandle. Snow will continue through Thursday then diminish Thursday evening as the front exits the area to the southeast. * Snow...7 to 11 inches through Thursday afternoon. Heaviest snow will fall Thursday morning into early afternoon. * Impacts...travel may be difficult due to slippery conditions and reduced visibility. Snow may become wet and heavy making snow removal difficult. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by 8 PM akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1050: Clear. 0950: Clear. 0850: Clear. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620: Clear. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 0510 AST: NWS: Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM AST Thursday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 5:10 AM AKST on December 18, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM akst Thursday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 PM akst Thursday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...snow will begin late Wednesday night as a weather front moves over the Panhandle. Snow will continue through Thursday then diminish Thursday evening as the front exits the area to the southeast. * Snow...up to 11 inches through Thursday afternoon. Heaviest snow will fall Thursday morning into early afternoon. * Impacts...travel may be difficult due to slippery conditions and reduced visibility. Snow may become wet and heavy making snow removal difficult. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. This statement will be updated by noon akst or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Tue. 12/17/13: 1636: NWS: Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon - See 1636 Below | 0433: NWS: Another Winter Storm possible for Wednesday night into Thursday - See 0433 Below 2020 AST: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1950: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1850: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1750: Clear. 1738: The Moon is rising over the far left shoulder of Mt. Roberts. 1650: Clear. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1636: NWS: Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. NWS Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 4:36 PM AKST on December 17, 2013 ...Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon... A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon. * Timing...snow will begin late Wednesday night as a weather front moves over the Panhandle. Snow will continue through Thursday then diminish Thursday evening as the front exits the area. * Snow...2 to 5 inches Wednesday night with an additional 2 to 7 inches Thursday is possible. Storm total accumulations of 4 to 12 inches possible with highest amounts over the central Panhandle. * Main impact...travel may be difficult due to slippery conditions and reduced visibility. Snow may become wet and heavy making snow removal difficult. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 11 PM akst Tuesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1550: Clear. 1450: Clear, a couple of very small clouds, spots and areas of sunshine on the mainland. 1350: Clear with a few clouds, sun shining on much of the mainland. 1320: Mostly Clear/Clear, spots and areas of sunshine on the mainland. 1250: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear. 1150: Partly Cloudy, fairly bright. 1120: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, fairly bright. 1050: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy with a large area of clear sky to the NW and N, very slightly to slightly broken clouds and a few other breaks. 0950: Cloudy with very slightly to slightly broken clouds and a few larger to large breaks. 0920: Cloudy with very slightly broken clouds and a few larger breaks. 0850: Cloudy with tiny hints of breaks. 0820: Cloudy. 0750: Cloudy, some extremely tiny and very tiny breaks. 0650: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks and hints of breaks. 0620: Cloudy, a few hints of breaks. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0433 AST: NWS: Another Winter Storm possible for Wednesday night into Thursday. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 4:33 AM AKST on December 17, 2013 ...Another winter storm possible for Wednesday night into Thursday... Arctic air is currently moving south over the area...and will continue to move across Southeast Alaska through Wednesday. A fairly strong warm front is expected to move into the eastern Gulf Wednesday night and remain there Thursday. Meanwhile low pressure will move east across the northern Gulf Wednesday night and Thursday...then across central Southeast Alaska Thursday night. Warm air will overrun the cold air at lower levels...and lead to potentially heavy snowfall late Wednesday night through Thursday evening. While it is too early to give exact snowfall amounts...snowfall of a foot or more is possible. Stay tuned to later forecasts and statements on this upcoming event. Rwt ------------------------------------------------------------------ Mon. 12/16/13: NWS: Another Winter Storm possible for Wednesday night into Thursday - See 0603 Below | NWS: Winter Weather Advisory will Expire at 5 AM AST early this morning - See 0451 Below | NWS Snowfall Amounts to 3 PM & 9 PM 12/15 - See 2337 12/15 2020 AST: Cloudy. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since the Snow began yesterday. 1950: Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy. 1800: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since the Snow began yesterday. 1750: Cloudy, very slightly murky around the top of Mt. Juneau; murky in the inner Gold Creek valley? 1650: Cloudy. 1612: Cloudy. 1550: Cloudy, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley and around the top of Mt. Roberts. 1500: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since the Snow began yesterday. 1450: Extremely light, very, very fine snow, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few lower bits and wisps Channel side of Mt. Juneau, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1439: A few snowflakes falling. 1420: Cloudy, snowing over most of the mainland, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, a few lower small clouds, bits, and wisps. 1350: Cloudy, few very tiny flakes of snow falling, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, very top - top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge substantially obscured-hidden. 1250: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley very slightly obscured to partially obscured. 1225: Snow, Cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1200: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since the Snow began yesterday. 1150: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1120: Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley and very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 1105: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts and most of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1005: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts. 0950: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, areas of very weak to full sunshine on the mainland. 0935: Cloudy with some extremely tiny breaks, hints of breaks, and hints of blue, spot and area of very weak sunshine on the mainland, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0905: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and the Mt. Juneau Ridge, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0843: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0839: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley and the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured. 0820: Snowing over much of the mainland, cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden. 0809: Cloudy a few tiny breaks and a very small break, very tops of the mainland mountains mostly in clouds. 0745: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured at the least. 0700: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since the Snow began yesterday. 0650: Cloudy with maybe hints of breaks. 0635: Mostly Cloudy/Cloudy. 0620: Cloudy with a break to the NW. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 4" of Snowfall since the Snow began yesterday. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0603 (Posted here at 1720 12/16): NWS: Another Winter Storm possible for Wednesday night into Thursday. CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA- TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL- GLACIER BAY-EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND- SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA- EASTERN BARANOF ISLAND AND SOUTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND- MISTY FJORDS- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...YAKUTAT...SKAGWAY...HAINES...GUSTAVUS... HOONAH...ELFIN COVE...PELICAN...ANGOON...JUNEAU...PETERSBURG... WRANGELL...KAKE...HYDER 603 AM AKST MON DEC 16 2013 ...ANOTHER WINTER STORM POSSIBLE FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO THURSDAY... ARCTIC AIR WILL SETTLE OVER THE AREA EARLY THIS WEEK. THEN A FAIRLY STRONG WARM FRONT IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE EASTERN GULF WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND REMAIN THERE THURSDAY. MEANWHILE LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS THE NORTHERN GULF WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY ...THEN ACROSS CENTRAL SOUTHEAST ALASKA THURSDAY NIGHT. WARM AIR WILL OVERRUN THE COLD AIR AT LOWER LEVELS...AND LEAD TO POTENTIALLY HEAVY SNOWFALL LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING. WHILE IT IS TOO EARLY TO GIVE EXACT SNOWFALL AMOUNTS...SNOWFALL IN EXCESS OF ONE FOOT IS POSSIBLE. STAY TUNED TO LATER FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS ON THIS UPCOMING EVENT. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0451: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory will Expire at 5 AM AST early this morning. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 4:51 AM AKST on December 16, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 5 am akst early this morning... Snow showers will diminish through today across the Panhandle. Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches is expected today in these areas. This will be the final statement issued for this event. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 0400 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Melted Precipitation per hour. SUNDAY 12/15/13: 3rd Sunday in Advent | 1557: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM AST Monday - See 1557 Below | The 2014 Tide Table for Juneau, Alaska is available - This is at a temporary address until January 1st, 2014 when it will revert to the normal URL. School Calendar for Fall 2014 is shown this year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2337 AST (Posted here at 0620 12/16): Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM AST Monday and Snowfall Amounts to 3 PM 12/15 Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 11:37 PM AKST on December 15, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 am akst Monday... * Snowfall...as of 3 PM the Juneau Airport recorded 4.8 inches of new snow. 5.8 inches was measured at the Juneau forecast office at that same time and another 1.9 inches was recorded by 9 PM. Expect another 1 to 3 inches of new snow by early Monday morning. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour in heavier snow showers. * Impacts...visibility will be reduced to less than 2 miles in heavier snow showers. Snow will accumulate rapidly in heavier snow showers...making travel hazardous. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 500 am akst Monday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2020 AST: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .14" of Precipitation and 2-7/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 2005: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Very Light Snow, Cloudy. 1800: .12" of Precipitation and 2-5/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, small glow in the clouds where the Moon is. 1736: Extremely light extremely fine snow, cloudy, a few hints of breaks, very small part of the Moon visible. 1705: Very, very light snow, cloudy. 1650: Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau and very top or top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 1620: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks and hints of breaks, Channel side of the very top of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1557: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 AM AST Monday. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 3:57 PM AKST on December 15, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 5 am akst Monday... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow remains in effect until 5 am akst Monday. * Snowfall...as of 3 PM measured at the Juneau Airport was 4.8 inches and 5.8 inches was measured at the Juneau forecast office. Expect another 2 to 6 inches of new snow by early Monday morning. Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour in heavier snow showers. * Impacts...visibility will be reduced to less than 1 mile in heavier snow showers. Snow will accumulate rapidly in heavier snow showers...making travel hazardous. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds. 1535: Partly Cloudy, a few clouds around Mt. Juneau. 1500: .12" of Precipitation and 2-5/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, a few breaks, very top - top of Mt. Juneau and some of the very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge in clouds. 1350: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1336: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1332: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1320: Cloudy, a few very small and tiny breaks, most of the top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, cloud over Last Chance Basin. 1250: Mostly Cloudy, some clouds around the SE top of Mt. Juneau. 1235: Cloudy with breaks, some clouds and wisps around the SE top of Mt. Juneau. 1220: Mostly Cloudy, clouds around most of the top of Mt. Roberts, spots and areas of variable strength sunshine on the mainland. 1213: Weak Sunshine on parts of the mainland. 1200: .11" of Precipitation and 2-1/4" of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, a few very tiny breaks, fairly bright, clouds around much of the top of Mt. Juneau, small cloud Channel side of the top of Mt. Roberts and a few clouds by Cape Horn. 1116: Very, very light very fine snow, cloudy, a few breaks, top of Mt. Juneau and most of the top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley slightly obscured to hidden, areas of extremely weak sunshine on the mainland, fairly bright. 1100: Very, very light snow, cloudy, a few breaks and some hints of blue, brighter, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 1050: Lighter Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1035: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Heavy Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0944: Snow, Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0926: Extremely light, extremely fine snow. 0920: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0850: Cloudy, clouds skimming SE part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts, very top of the Mt. Juneau Ridge hidden. 0750: Cloudy, some breaks, a few clouds around the very tops of the mainland mountains. .07" of Precipitation to this point today. 1-1/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 0726: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy. 0700: .07" of Precipitation to this point today. As of 0620 there was 15/16" of Snowfall today. 0650: Very Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0643 (Posted here at 0850): NWS: Now Winter Weather Advisory through 5 am akst Monday... Snow showers continuing to move into the Juneau area from the southwest. Snow can be heavy at times...with snowfall rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour. Snowfall rate of 3 to 4 inches has been observed near Juneau Airport and within Mendenhall Valley from 3 am to 4 am early this morning. Visibility reduced to less than one half mile during heavy snow squalls. Temperatures remaining in the low 30s. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0620: Snow, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .04" of Precipitation to this point today. 15/16" of Snowfall to this point today. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 0447 (Posted here at 0850): NWS: Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 5 AM AST Monday. SALISBURY SOUND TO CAPE FAIRWEATHER COASTAL AREA- JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...ELFIN COVE...PELICAN...JUNEAU 447 AM AKST SUN DEC 15 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY. * SNOWFALL...4 TO 12 INCHES OF NEW SNOW BY EARLY MONDAY MORNING. SNOWFALL RATES COULD EXCEED 2 INCHES PER HOUR IN HEAVIER SNOW SHOWERS. * IMPACTS...VISIBILITY WILL BE REDUCED TO LESS THAN 1 MILE IN HEAVIER SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW WILL ACCUMULATE RAPIDLY IN HEAVIER SNOW SHOWERS...MAKING TRAVEL HAZARDOUS. 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 THIS AFTERNOON OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0354 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .07" of Precipitation per hour. Sat. 12/14/13: 2020 AST: Cloudy. 1.54" of Rainfall to this point today. 1956: Rain, Cloudy. 1950: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, light to breezy wind. 1935: Rain, Cloudy. 1902: High Rain Rate of .62" of Rain per hour. 1901: High Rain Rate of .28" of Rain per hour. 1850: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 1800: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 1.26" of Rainfall to this point today. 1750: Light Rain, Cloudy, occasional light wind. 1735: Light Rain, Cloudy. 1702: Rain, Cloudy, light to breezy wind. 1650: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 1611: Light Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, light wind. 1550: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light to breezy wind. 1520: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1500: 1.07" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light wind. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1420: Heavier Rain (.21" per hour rate), Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1350: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light to breezy wind. 1335: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1250: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1231: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, light wind. 1200: .76" of Rainfall to this point today. 1150: Light Rain after Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. 1050: Light Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 1031: Light - Breezy to Breezy Wind. 1022: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light to breezy wind. 0950: Rain, Cloudy, mainland mountaintops in clouds, remainder of the inner Gold Creek valley partially obscured, light wind. 0850: Rain, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0820: Rain, Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 0750: Rain, Cloudy, SE top of Mt. Juneau and very top - top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, light wind. 0700: .42" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, light wind. .36" of Rainfall to this point today. 0343 AST: High Rain Rate of .23" of Rain per hour. Fri. 12/13/13: 1547: NWS: The Winter Weather Advisory has been Cancelled - See 1547 Below | AEL&P's Facebook Page for Info on the still continuing numerous outages | Total Snowfall reported by the National Weather Service for December 11th - 12th... See Below 2020 AST: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, a few lower clouds, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least, light wind. .63" of Precipitation to this point today. 2-5/8"+ of Snowfall since it started snowing last night. 1950: Light Rain, Cloudy, some lower clouds, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least, light wind. 1920: Light Rain, Cloudy, some lower clouds, bits, and wisps, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least, light to breezy wind. 1850: Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: .53" of Precipitation to this point today. 2-5/8"+ of Snowfall since it started snowing last night. 1750: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper parts of the mainland partially to substantially obscured at the least. 1729: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1720: Very Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1625: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1557: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden, light - breezy to breezy wind. 1550: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light wind. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1547: NWS: The Winter Weather Advisory is Cancelled. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 3:47 PM AKST on December 13, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Weather Advisory. Snow has become either rain or rain mixed with snow for Juneau except for another 3 inches of wet snow for out the Road. Driving is hazardous due to the water on top of packed snow or ice and some areas have standing water on roads. This is the last statement for this event. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1532: High Precipitation Rate of .19" of Precipitation per hour. 1520: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden, light to breezy wind. 1518: High Precipitation Rate of .13" of Precipitation per hour. 1500: .24" of Precipitation to this point today. 2-5/8" of Snowfall since it started snowing overnight. 1454: Snow-Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially obscured, light wind. 1450: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, light to breezy wind. 1444: Rain-Snow, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, light wind. 1435: Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, upper part of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, light wind. 1432: High Rain Rate of .11" of Rain per hour. 1350: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, upper part of Mt. Juneau, and very top - top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1337: Very Light Rain. 1334: Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, some of the remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1328: High Rain Rate of .07" of Rain per hour. 1318: Very Light Rain-Snow. 1312: Very Light Rain-Drizzle, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1242: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1235: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: .09" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 2-9/16" of Snowfall since it started snowing overnight. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1158: NWS: Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM AST this evening. NWS Winter Weather Advisory Statement as of 11:58 AM AKST on December 13, 2013 ...Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and rain remains in effect until 6 PM akst this evening. * Timing...rain and snow through the early afternoon then all rain through the afternoon as strong winds move up from the south. * Snow...snow accumulation through 11 am ranged between 2 to 4 inches with higher amount north of Auke Bay. Snow is continuing to fall north of Auke Bay with expected totals 4 to 6 inches through Friday evening. Highest amounts Mendenhall Valley north. * Main impact...motor vehicle travel is likely to become hazardous. While snow fall amounts for areas south of Mendenhall Valley will be lower as snow changes to rain in the afternoon roads already cover in snow and ice will become slick. Snow removal may be difficult as snow becomes heavy and wet. Areas north of Mendenhall Valley will change over to rain in the late afternoon. * Other impacts...heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. Boat and aircraft owners area advised to remove heavy wet snow. Precautionary/preparedness actions... An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already occurring or imminent. This statement will be updated by 6 PM akst Friday or sooner if conditions warrant. Bezenek ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1150: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1149: High Precipitation Rate of .06" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1138: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1126: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1050: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1027: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 0950: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0920: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0915: All power has been restored in the Mendenhall Valley. 0850: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 0827: Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. Around 0815 - 0820: Power Outage in the Mendenhall Valley for those fed from the Loop Substation. 0820: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Very, very light snow, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured or hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 0720: Very, very light snow, cloudy, lower band/cloud, remainder of mainland partially obscured at the least. 0700: .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. As of 0620 there was 1/2" of Snowfall overnight. 0650: A few very tiny flakes of snow falling, cloudy, a few lower clouds, bits, and wisps, mainland slightly - very slightly obscured. 0620: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, some lower clouds, mainland slightly to partially obscured at the least. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1/2" of Snowfall overnight. 0610: Cloudy, ribbon upper Channel side of Last Chance Basin and band upper Channel side of Mt. Roberts. .01" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1/2" of Snowfall overnight. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0458: NWS: Winter Weather advisory in effect from 10 AM AST this morning to 6 PM AST this evening. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 458 AM AKST FRI DEC 13 2013 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING. * TIMING...SNOW WILL INCREASE THROUGH THE MORNING THEN CHANGE TO RAIN THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AS STRONG WINDS MOVE UP FROM THE SOUTH. * SNOW...SNOW ACCUMULATION 2 TO 6 INCHES THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING. HIGHEST AMOUNTS MENDENHALL VALLEY NORTH. * MAIN IMPACT...MOTOR VEHICLE TRAVEL IS LIKELY TO BECOME HAZARDOUS. WHILE SNOW FALL AMOUNTS FOR AREAS SOUTH OF MENDENHALL VALLEY WILL BE LOWER AS SNOW CHANGES TO RAIN IN THE AFTERNOON ROADS ALREADY COVER IN SNOW AND ICE WILL BECOME SLICK. SNOW REMOVAL MAY BE DIFFICULT AS SNOW BECOMES HEAVY AND WET. AREAS NORTH OF MENDENHALL VALLEY WILL CHANGE OVER THE RAIN IN THE EVENING NEAR RUSH HOUR. * OTHER IMPACTS...HEAVY WET SNOW WILL BE DIFFICULT TO MANAGE DUE TO HIGH WATER CONTENT. BOAT AND AIRCRAFT OWNERS AREA ADVISED TO REMOVE HEAVY WET SNOW. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... AN ADVISORY MEANS THAT A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS EVENT IS ALREADY OCCURRING OR IMMINENT. THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY NOON AKST FRIDAY OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 0300 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Total Snowfall reported by the National Weather Service for December 11th - 12th: Eaglecrest Ski Area: 33.3"; Annex Creek: 30.5"; Lena Point: 23.5"; Snettisham: 21.3"; NWS Forecast Office: 13.0"; Juneau Airport: 9.1". Thur. 12/12/13: NWS: New Daily Snowfall Record at 3 locations - See 1840 Below | NWS: Snow then Rain - See 1257 Below | AEL&P's Facebook Page for Info on continuing numerous outages | 1425: NWS: The Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow has been Cancelled - See 1425 Below | Capital Transit is operating on Winter Snow Routes today (PDF file) | School Buses are on Snow Routes today (PDF file) | NWS: Daily Record Snowfall and Precipitation amounts set on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - See 0415 Below 2020 AST: Cloudy. .18" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 6-3/4" of Snowfall since the snow began mixing into the rain at around 1538 hours 12/11. 1957: Power Glitch in West Juneau. AEL&P: "Outage on Montana Creek / Moraine / Ninnis / Slim Williams area. Crew is responding. Branches in line." 1950: Cloudy. 1930: Cloudy. 1920: Cloudy, snowing over much of the mainland. 1856: Power Glitch in West Juneau. AEL&P: "Outage out the road near Shrine and Amalga Harbor area. Tree in line. Crew is responding." 1852: Cloudy, snowing over much of the mainland. 1850: Cloudy. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1840: NWS: New Daily Snowfall Record. NWS Record Report Statement as of 6:40 PM AKST on December 12, 2013 ...New daily snowfall record... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Years of Obs. Auke Bay 5.3 3.0 1976 50 Elfin Cove 5.6 2.8 1997 38 Canyon Island 12.8 5.5 2001 29 Ta Dec 13 -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1820: Cloudy. 1800: .18" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 6-3/4" of Snowfall since the snow began mixing into the rain at around 1538 hours 12/11. 1750: Cloudy, very slightly murky to murky around parts of the mainland. 1650: Cloudy. 1635: Cloudy, very slightly murky to murky around parts of the mainland. 1550: Cloudy, very, very slightly murky to murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1520: Cloudy, very, very slightly murky to murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1500: .18" of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 6-3/4" of Snowfall since the snow began mixing into the rain at around 1538 hours 12/11. 1450: Cloudy, murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1431: Cloudy, very slightly - slightly murky in the inner Gold Creek valley. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1425: NWS: Winter Storm Warning is cancelled. NWS Winter Weather Statement Statement as of 2:25 PM AKST on December 12, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning is cancelled... The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. The steady heavy snow has tapered off. Periods of lighter snow are expected to continue through the evening hours. --------------------------------------------------------------- 1405: Cloudy. 1350: Cloudy, some very small and tiny breaks, fairly bright. 1332: Cloudy with breaks, thinner clouds, spots and areas of extremely weak to weak sunshine on the mainland, fairly bright. 1323: A few very small snowflakes falling, cloudy, hints of blue, fairly bright, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and very top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured, remainder of mainland very, very slightly to slightly obscured. 1312: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, brighter, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1300: Light Fine Snow, Cloudy, dimmer, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1257: NWS: Snow then Rain. Updated by the NWS at 1436. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 12:57 PM (and updated at 2:36 PM) AKST on December 12, 2013 ...Snow then rain... Heavy snow continues for much of the northern Panhandle as of 2 PM Thursday. Most areas have wet snow for significant snow loads and difficult snow removal. Storm totals so far have ranged from 6 inches to up to 2 feet for lower elevations. The Klondike Highway has had persistent blizzard conditions with white-outs, blowing snow, and drifting snow. The Highway remains closed as of 2 PM Thursday. To add to the winter storm problems...the next weather system will bring warmer air to the storm affected areas. Although the snowfall rate will decrease Thursday night and Friday...expect the snow to change to rain later on Friday and Friday night which will add significant weight to the snow pack. Impacts: There have been power outages due to the weight of snow on trees and tree limbs. Trees will be further stressed when the snow changes to rain. Snow continues to accumulate. Boaters and aircraft owners are advised to remove snow to prevent damage or sinking. Travel remains hazardous due to poor tire traction and poor visibility. When the snow changes to rain...snow loads will increase rapidly. Skiers and other mountain travelers should check the latest avalanche forecasts. A recommended strategy would be to complete usual snow removal operations before noon on Friday to prevent additional loading due to the rain. To compute snow loads(PDF file)visit the N W S Juneau home Page top news. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1243: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1225: Power Glitch in West Juneau. AEL&P: "Power outage reported at our Airport One feeder which supplies power in the Grandma's Feather Bed, Mendenhall Mall, Cinema Drive and Dimond Park area. A tree fell into the line." Power was restored at 1311. 1220: Fine Snow, Cloudy, brighter, mainland hidden. 1200: .15" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 6-1/4" of Snowfall since the snow began mixing into the rain at around 1538 hours 12/11. 1156: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1156: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 11:56 AM AKST on December 12, 2013 ...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. * Timing...steady snow will begin to taper off Thursday afternoon. * Snowfall...additional snowfall of 2 to 6 inches is expected through Thursday afternoon with highest amounts over northern areas. * Main impact...motor vehicle travel will be hazardous. Snow removal operations will continue with delays on highways. Expect poor tire traction and poor visibility at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Boat and aircraft owners are advised to remove heavy snow. Snow loading may jeopardize the roofs of weaker 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 4 PM akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1150: Light very fine snow after very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland hidden. 1135: Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden. 1121: High Precipitation Rate of .05" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 1050: Very, very fine snow, cloudy, mainland hidden. 1020: Very, very fine snow, cloudy, mainland hidden. 0950: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0930: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 0920: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley, SE very top of Mt. Juneau, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 0900: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds. 0850: Very light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 0820: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland substantially obscured-hidden. 0750: Very, very light snow, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured-hidden. 0700: 05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and as of 0620: 4-3/8" of Snowfall since the snow began mixing into the rain at around 1538 hours 12/11. 0650: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 0620: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. .05" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 4-3/8" of Snowfall since the snow began mixing into the rain at around 1538 hours 12/11. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 0455: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 4 PM AST this afternoon. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:54 AM AKST on December 12, 2013 ...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. * Timing...snow will begin to taper off through Thursday afternoon. * Snowfall...additional snowfall of 4 to 10 inches is expected through Thursday afternoon with highest amounts over northern areas. * Main impact...motor vehicle travel will be hazardous. Snow removal operations will continue with delays on highways. Expect poor tire traction and poor visibility at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Boat and aircraft owners are advised to remove heavy snow. Snow loading may jeopardize the roofs of weaker 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 noon akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0415: NWS: Daily Record Snowfall and Precipitation amounts set on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. NWS Record Report Statement as of 4:15 AM AKST on December 12, 2013 ...Daily record snowfall and precipitation amounts set on Wednesday, December 11, 2013... ...Record Daily Snowfall... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Annex Creek 17.0" 13.0" 1984 Juneau Lena Point 15.7" 13.0" 1984 Hyder 12.8" 7.0" 2007 *Juneau Outer Point 9.0" 2.0" 2010 *NWS Office Juneau 8.0" 3.8" 2010 Auke Bay 7.7" 6.3" 1984 Haines #2 5.8" 3.0" 2003 Hoonah 4.7" 2.1" 2003 ...Record Daily Precipitation (water equivalent)... Location New Record Old Record Year Set Ketchikan 5.04" 2.30" 1962 Sitka 2.60" 1.63" 1984 Annex Creek 2.48" 1.41" 2007 *Point Baker 2.22" 1.44" 2012 Annette 2.21" 1.21" 1959 *Eaglecrest base 1.95" 1.05" 2012 Juneau Lena Point 1.91" 1.20" 2004 Ketchikan 12n 1.87" 0.93" 2007 Auke Bay 1.68" 0.69" 2007 Elfin Cove 1.65" 1.05" 1984 *Juneau Douglas WWTP 1.62" 0.80" 2012 Hoonah 1.48" 0.80" 2007 *Juneau Outer Point 1.38" 0.56" 2005 Klawock 1.32" 1.06" 2008 *NWS Office Juneau 1.25" 1.21" 2005 Juneau Airport 1.24" 1.04" 2005 * Record reports for these stations may not be as meaningful as those for stations with 30-year decadal normals (1981-2010). Gs Dec 13 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0240: Power Glitch in West Juneau. Power Outage or something happened somewhere. 0100 AST: High Precipitation Rate of .01" of Melted Precipitation per hour. Wed. 12/11/13: 1557: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 4 PM AST Thursday - See 1557 Below | NWS: Daily Record Snowfall and Precipitation amounts set on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - See 0415 12/12 Above | AEL&P's Facebook Page for Info on Numerous Outages | Capital Transit is operating on Winter Snow Routes today (PDF file) | School Buses are on Snow Routes today (PDF file) | Winter weather leads to power outages, snow days - KTOO; and Juneau Empire 2020 AST: Very, very light fine snow-drizzle, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1.33" of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 2-1/4" of Snowfall to this point today since the snow started mixing into the rain at around 1538 hours. 2007: Light Snow..Rain?, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1950: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1850: Fine Snow after Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1817: Power glitch in West Juneau. At 1954, AEL&P Posted: Power Outage on Montana Creek Rd. and Moraine Road area. Crew is responding. 1800: 1.23" of Melted Precipitation and __" of Snowfall to this point today. 1750: Snow, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1720: Light Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1650: Light Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in, cloudy, mainland slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1620: Snow with a bit of Rain mixed in. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1557: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 4 PM AST Thursday. Until 1538 hrs. when snow began to mix in with the rain, 0" of Snow has fallen at the West Juneau Weather Station. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:57 PM AKST on December 11, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM akst Thursday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 4 PM akst Thursday. * Timing...snowfall rates will increase again late Wednesday afternoon and continue through Thursday afternoon. * Snowfall...observed snow amounts have ranged from 6 to 18 inches with highly variable amounts over the area due to wind. An additional 10 to 20 inches is expected through Thursday afternoon with highest amounts over northern areas. Snowfall rate could be one inch per hour with the visibility down to one half mile. * Main impact...motor vehicle travel will be hazardous. Snow removal operations will continue with delays on highways. Expect poor tire traction and poor visibility at times. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Boat and aircraft owners are advised to remove heavy wet snow. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. Snow loading may jeopardize the roofs of weaker 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 midnight akst tonight or sooner if conditions warrant. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1550: Light Rain with a bit of Snow mixed in, cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland above about 400' is partially to substantially obscured. 1538: Rain-Snow. 1535: Very Light Rain/Drizzle, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1500: 1.10" of Rainfall to this point today. 1450: Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland above about 400' is partially to substantially obscured. 1405: Light - Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland above about 400' is partially obscured. 1336: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1250: Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured, very top of Mt. Roberts partially to substantially obscured. 1220: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 1200: 1.02" of Rainfall to this point today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1200: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow remains in effect until 4 PM AST Thursday. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 12:00 PM AKST on December 11, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 4 PM akst Thursday... A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow remains in effect until 4 PM akst Thursday. * Timing...snowfall rates will increase again early this afternoon and continue through Thursday afternoon. * Snowfall...reported accumulations have ranged from 6 to 18 inches with highly variable amounts over the area due to wind. Additional 13 to 24 inches is expected through Thursday afternoon with highest amounts over northern areas. Snowfall rate could be an inch per hour with the visibility down to one half mile. * Main impact...motor vehicle travel is likely to become hazardous. Snow removal operations will intensify. Precautionary/preparedness actions... Boat and aircraft owners area advised to remove heavy wet snow. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. 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 8 PM akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1150: Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley slightly to partially obscured, murky around the very top and parts of the top of Mt. Juneau. 1135: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, large lower cloud Channel side of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts partially obscured. 1115: Rain, Cloudy, most of Last Chance Basin and the top of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of the mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1050: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 1042: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, SE very top - top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured-hidden, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1020: Sprinkling, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 0950: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley substantially obscured and hidden, very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0938: Light Rain, Cloudy, inner Gold Creek valley and very top of Mt. Roberts hidden. 0850: Rain, Cloudy, most of Last Chance Basin hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 0831: Rain, Cloudy, most of Last Chance Basin hidden, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured and hidden. 0750: Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. 0707: High Rain Rate of .23" of Rain per hour. 0700: .64" of Rainfall to this point today. 0650: Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. 0620: Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially obscured at the least. .56" of Rainfall to this point today. 0614: High Rain Rate of .22" of Rain per hour. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0431 AST: NWS: Winter Storm Warning for Heavy Snow is in effect until 4 PM AST Thursday... The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. NWS Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:31 AM AKST on December 11, 2013 ...Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4 PM akst Thursday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect until 4 PM akst Thursday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * Timing...snow is expected to continue through Thursday afternoon. * Snowfall...4 to 7 inches of snow today with another 5 to 10 inches tonight and 4 to 8 inches on Thursday. Storm total snowfall of 13 to 24 inches is expected through Thursday afternoon. Snowfall rate could be an inch per hour with the visibility down to one half mile. * Main impact...motor vehicle travel is likely to become hazardous. Snow removal operations will intensify. 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 noon akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Tue. 12/10/13: 2024 (first issued at 4 PM apparently): A NWS Winter Storm Watch for 10" - 20" of Snow remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon - See 2024 Below | Governor's Mansion Open House - 3 PM to 6 PM today ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2024 AST: NWS: Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon NWS Winter Storm Watch Statement as of 8:24 PM AKST on December 10, 2013 ...Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon... A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * Timing...rain should change to snow Wednesday afternoon and is likely to continue through Thursday afternoon. * Snowfall...potential for 10 to 20 inches of new snow. Snowfall rate could be an inch per hour with the visibility down to one half mile. * Main impact...motor vehicle travel is likely to become hazardous. Snow removal operations will intensify. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of winter storm conditions in and close to the watch area. Preparation for this potentially dangerous weather event should begin now. This statement will be updated by 5 am akst Wednesday or sooner if conditions warrant. Rwt ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2020: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 400', lower ribbon Channel side of Last Chance Basin. .36" of Precipitation and some snow/slushfall to this point today. 1950: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, some clouds around the top - upper part of Mt. Juneau, band over Last Chance Basin and Channel side of Mt. Roberts, very top of Mt. Roberts substantially obscured. 1850: Sprinkling/Very Light Rain, Cloudy, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Roberts and of Last Chance Basin, mainland above about 400' partially obscured at the least. 1800: .30" of Precipitation and some snow/slushfall to this point today. 1750: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and Mt. Roberts above about 250' - 300' hidden by fog/clouds. 1738: Very Light Rain after Rain, Cloudy, mainland mostly hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 1650: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland very slightly to partially to substantially obscured and hidden, lower ribbon Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin. 1620: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 300' - 500'. 1535: Cloudy, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds, top of Mt. Roberts in clouds and a lower band, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured, a few lower clouds Channel side of Mt. Juneau. 1520: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau and top of Mt. Roberts in clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden. 1505: Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, inner Gold Creek valley, and top of Mt. Roberts hidden, precipitation in Last Chance Basin. 1500: Very Light Sprinkling, Cloudy, very top and SE upper part of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. .24" of Precipitation and some accumulation of slush to this point today. 1450: Very Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1420: Light Rain, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 350' - 400' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1350: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1335: Light Snow-Rain. 1320: Rain-Snow. 1300: Light Rain. 1250: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden above about 200' and partially to substantially obscured below that. 1213: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1200: .13" of Precipitation and some accumulation of slush to this point today. 1150: Light Rain-Fine Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1050: Light Fine Snow-Rain, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1036: Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden. 1020: Light Rain-Snow. 1003: Snow. 0950: Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 350' and partially obscured below that. 0940: Light Snow. 0916: High Precipitation Rate of .09" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0910: High Precipitation Rate of .04" of Melted Precipitation per hour. 0909: Snow, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 350' and partially obscured below that. 0857: Light Snow-Rain. 0850: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 350' - 400'. 0750: Very Light Rain-Snow, Cloudy, mainland substantially obscured and hidden above about 400'. 0735: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy, lower band/ribbon. 0700: .01" of Precipitation to this point today. 0650: Very, very light sprinkling, cloudy. 0620 AST: Cloudy, precipitation over much of the mainland. .01" of Rainfall to this point today. Mon. 12/09/13: NWS: Potential for Heavy Snow event Wednesday into Thursday - See 0437 Below 2020 AST: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 350'. .01" of Precipitation to this point today and 7/8" of Snowfall since the snow began yesterday. 2005: Cloudy, band upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau, upper part of Last Chance Basin and Mt. Roberts hidden by fog/clouds above about 350'. 1950: Very, very light sprinkles, cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Last Chance Basin hidden by fog/clouds, Mt. Roberts hidden above about 350' by fog/clouds. 1935: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 350' - 600'. 1850: Very, very light sprinkles, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 200' - 500'. 1800: .01" of Precipitation to this point today and 7/8" of Snowfall since the snow began yesterday. 1750: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 500'. 1735: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 200' - 400'. 1639: Very, very light drizzle/sprinkling, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 600'. 1550: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 1500: Trace of Precipitation to this point today and 7/8" of Snowfall since the snow began yesterday. 1450: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 1350: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 400'. 1253: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 450'. 1200: Trace of Precipitation to this point today and 7/8" of Snowfall since the snow began yesterday. 1150: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 400'. 1050: Very, very light misting, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300'. 0950: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 350'. 0850: Extremely Light Sprinkles, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300'. 0750: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 400'. 0700: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 7/8" of Snowfall since the snow began yesterday. 0650: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 500'. 0620: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 500'. Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today and 7/8" of Snowfall since the snow began yesterday. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 0437 AST: NWS: Potential for Heavy Snow event Wednesday into Thursday. NWS Special Statement Statement as of 4:37 AM AKST on December 09, 2013 ...Potential for heavy snow event Wednesday into Thursday... Complex split flow weather pattern mid week may cause a heavy snow event for the central and northern Panhandle. A strong weather front associated with a 985 mb low in the AK Gulf will move over the Panhandle Wednesday into Thursday bringing ample moisture. Meanwhile a trough drops down from the AK interior pushing cold air southward. A heavy snow band may develop along the convergence of these two features. The position of the Arctic front and the resulting rain snow line is uncertain at this time. Heaviest snow fall will be over the northern Panhandle...especially along the Haines and Klondike highways. Some impacts will be difficult travel conditions due to reduced visibility and slick roads. Snow may be heavy if mixed with rain and difficult to remove. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 12/08/13: 2nd Sunday in Advent | Aurora Borealis December 7th - 8th night - See 2020 and 2330 12/07 Below | Partial opening of Eaglecrest - 9 AM to 3 PM 2020 AST: Extremely Light Misting/Sprinkling, Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 400'. Trace of Melted Precipitation and 3/8" of Snowfall to this point today. 1950: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 200' - 300'. 1900: Extremely Light Misting, Cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1800: Trace of Melted Precipitation to this point today. 1750: Extremely light misting/drizzle, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 250' - 500'. 1720: Cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 400' - 600'. 1646: Very, very light snow, cloudy, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 600'. 1635: Cloudy, precipitation over the mainland, mainland hidden by fog/clouds above about 300' - 600'. 1550: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding most of the mainland above about 400' - 500'. 1525: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, fog/clouds hiding much of the mainland above about 600'. 1500: Trace of Melted Precipitation and 5/16" of Snowfall to this point today. 1450: Light very fine snow, cloudy, mainland partially to substantially obscured and hidden. 1420: Snow, Cloudy, very top of Mt. Juneau, Last Chance Basin, and upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden, remainder of mainland partially to substantially obscured. 1400: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, clouds skimming and SE top - upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by clouds, upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, clouds in much of Last Chance Basin, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1350: Extremely Light Snow, Cloudy, a few hints of blue, top - upper part of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, inner Gold Creek valley hidden, remainder of mainland very slightly to partially obscured. 1250: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, a few lower clouds, bits, and wisps. 1200: Trace of Melted Precipitation and Trace of Snowfall to this point today. 1150: Very, very light snow, cloudy, a few slight hints of blue, fairly bright, some lower clouds, bits, and wisps. 1120: Very Light Snow, Cloudy, a few slight hints of blue, top - upper part of Mt. Roberts and much of the upper part of Mt. Juneau hidden by fog/clouds, inner Gold Creek valley partially to substantially obscured and hidden, remainder of mainland slightly to partially obscured. 1050: Very, very light, very fine snow, cloudy, some fog/clouds upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and a lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 1002: Very, very light snow with very tiny flakes, cloudy, a few hints of blue, fairly bright, lower band. 0950: Cloudy, a few hints of blue, fairly bright, murky around the mainland mountaintops, lower band. 0935: Few extremely small flakes of snow falling, cloudy with hints of blue, fairly bright, clouds skimming Mt. Roberts, band upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and lower band Channel side of Mt. Roberts. 0850: Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops, snow flurries over some of the mainland. 0821: Cloudy, clouds skimming the mainland mountaintops. 0750: Cloudy, breaks to the NE and partly cloudy to the SE, clouds skimming - SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and most of the very top of Mt. Roberts in clouds. 0720: Mostly Cloudy. 0650: Mostly Clear. 0620 AST: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, SE very top of Mt. Juneau in clouds and clouds skimming Mt. Roberts. Sat. 12/07/13: Pearl Harbor Day | 2020 and 2330: Aurora Borealis | Partial opening of Eaglecrest - 9 AM to 3 PM | The 2014 Tide Table for Juneau, Alaska is now available - This is at a temporary address until January 1st, 2014 when it will revert to the normal URL. School Calendar for Fall 2014 is shown this year. 2330 AST: Some bright Aurora Borealis. 2020: Partly Cloudy. Streaks of faint Aurora Borealis. 1950: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy, some clouds hiding part of the top of Mt. Juneau and very top and parts of the top of Mt. Roberts. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1750: Partly Cloudy. 1650: Partly Cloudy. 1605: Partly Cloudy, dim orange glow (Alpenglow) on the mainland mountaintops. 1535: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with high clouds, pinkish glow (Alpenglow) on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1505: Mostly Cloudy with high clouds, orange sunshine on the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts, and in most of the inner Gold Creek valley. 1450: Cloudy with high clouds and a bit of blue sky, sun shining on the very top of Mt. Juneau, top of Mt. Roberts, and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1435: Cloudy with high clouds, hints of blue and some filtered blue, a few areas of weak sunshine on the mainland. 1350: Cloudy with some hints of blue 1250: Mostly/Partly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish and thicker clouds, somewhat weakened sunshine on much of the mainland. 1150: Mostly Cloudy with very, very thin to thinnish clouds, weak - weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1135: Partly Cloudy with very, very thin to thinnish clouds, weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1050: Cloudy with thin to thinnish clouds, filtered breaks and hints of blue, very weak - extremely weak sunshine on the mainland. 0950: Mostly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, weak sunshine on the mainland. 0850: Partly Cloudy with very, very thin to thinnish clouds. 0750: Partly/Mostly Cloudy. 0720: Partly Cloudy. 0650: Clear/Mostly Clear. 0620 AST: Partly Cloudy. Fri. 12/06/13: 2020 AST: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy. 1950: Partly Cloudy. 1854: Mostly Cloudy. 1750: Mostly Cloudy. 1650: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1550: Mostly Cloudy. 1520: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, pinkish glow. 1450: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, sun shining on the very top and top of Mt. Juneau, the top of Mt. Roberts, and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Partly Cloudy with very very thin to thin clouds. 1250: Partly Cloudy with very very thin to thin clouds. 1150: Partly Cloudy with very, very thin to thin clouds and a bit of thinnish clouds, less clouds than at 1050, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1050: Partly Cloudy with very, very thin to thin clouds. 0950: Very, very thin to thinnish clouds over most of the sky. 0850: Partly Cloudy with very, very thin to thin clouds and a bit of thinnish to thicker clouds. 0743: Very thin to thinnish clouds over most of the sky. 0650: Clear or Mostly Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Thur. 12/05/13: 0950: The Index for the Search Page has been finally updated to include January through November of 2013, except for February for which there is no Monthly Report 2020 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear. 1450: Clear, sun shining on the very top and top of Mt. Juneau, the top of Mt. Roberts, and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Clear, very small bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1250: Clear, tiny bit of snow blowing near Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts and a bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau. 1150: Clear with some thin clouds to the S, very small bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau and a bit at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1035: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau and at the very top of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Clear. 0850: Clear. 0750: Clear. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. Wed. 12/04/13: 2020 AST: Partly Cloudy. 1950: Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy. 1915: Partly Cloudy. 1850: Cloudy with a few breaks, top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, clouds possibly skimming Mt. Juneau. 1750: Cloudy, very top and top of Mt. Juneau and top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by the cloud layer. 1650: Cloudy, upper part of Mt. Juneau and top - upper part of Mt. Roberts hidden by the cloud layer. 1550: Cloudy, clear over the inner Gold Creek valley, top - upper of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts hidden by the cloud layer. 1450: Cloudy, some tiny breaks, hints of breaks, and hints of blue, upper part of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and most of the inner Gold Creek valley hidden by fog/clouds. 1420: Cloudy with a few breaks, weak sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley and part of Mt. Juneau, band of fog hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1350: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, extremely weak sunshine in the inner Gold Creek valley and part of Mt. Juneau, fairly bright, band of fog hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1305: Mostly Cloudy, extremely weak sunshine on parts of the mainland, fairly bright, band of fog hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts. 1235: Cloudy with a few hints of blue and some slightly filtered blue far to the NW, extremely weak sunshine on parts of the mainland, fairly bright, band of fog hiding the upper Channel side of Mt. Juneau and the upper part of Mt. Roberts. 1150: Cloudy, a few lower wisps and small ribbons, extremely weak sunshine - almost extremely weak sunshine on the mainland, fairly bright skies. 1050: Cloudy, fairly bright. 1035: Cloudy, Channel side of the top of Mt. Roberts hidden by clouds, a few lower bits and wisps Channel side of Mt. Roberts, almost extremely weak sunshine on the mainland. 0950: Cloudy with thinnish and somewhat thicker clouds, almost extremely weak sunshine on the mainland. 0850: Cloudy with thin to thinnish clouds and a few hints of blue. 0750: Cloudy with thin to thinnish clouds and hints of blue. 0705: Cloudy. 0650: Partly Cloudy. 0620 AST: Clear; with some clouds to the SE? Tue. 12/03/13: NWS Summary of November 2013 Weather at the Juneau International Airport - See Below 2020 AST: Mostly Clear or Mostly Clear/Partly Cloudy. 1950: Mostly Clear or Clear. 1850: Partly Cloudy with very very thin to thin clouds. 1750: Partly Cloudy with very very thin to thin clouds. 1650: Partly Cloudy with very very thin to thin clouds. 1550: Partly Cloudy or Mostly Clear with very very thin to thin clouds. 1450: Very thin to thinnish clouds covering the sky with some hints of blue and heavily filtered blue, weak - very weak sunshine on the top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Very thin to thinnish clouds covering the sky with some hints of blue and heavily filtered blue, weak - weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1250: Mostly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds, weak - weakened sunshine on the mainland. 1220: Extremely weak sunshine on the mainland. 1150: Mostly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish clouds. 1050: Mostly Cloudy with very thin to thinnish and thicker clouds. 0950: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy with thinnish and thicker clouds and some thin clouds. 0850: Very thin to thinnish clouds over most of the sky. 0820: Cloudy with thin to thinnish and thicker clouds and breaks. 0750: Mostly Cloudy. 0650: Clear. 0620 AST: Clear. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NWS Summary of November 2013 Weather at the Juneau International Airport: ...A COLD AND WET NOVEMBER... TEMPERATURES FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER WERE COLDER THAN NORMAL. THE WARMEST DAY WAS ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH REACHING 45 DEGREES...2 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL. THE LOWEST TEMPERATURE OF 8 DEGREES WAS ON THE 19TH...WHICH IS 6 DEGREES BELOW NORMAL. OVER TWO THIRDS OF THE MONTH HAD PRECIPITATION REPORTED. NOVEMBER PROVED TO HAVE A CORNUCOPIA OF PRECIPITATION TYPES WITH...RAIN...SNOW...FREEZING RAIN AND ICE PELLETS. BY MONTHS END 6.69 INCHES OF PRECIPITATION HAD BEEN COLLECTED...0.7 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL. A RECORD RAINFALL FELL ON THE 6TH WITH 0.84 INCHES. THE PREVIOUS RECORD OF 0.77 INCHES WAS SET BACK IN 1955. SNOW FALL FOR THE MONTH WAS 6.1 INCHES ABOVE NORMAL WITH A MONTH END TOTAL OF 19.2 INCHES. RECORD SNOWFALL WAS MEASURED ON THE 21ST WHEN 10 INCHES COVERED THE JUNEAU AIRPORT. WIND PREVAILED MAINLY FROM THE SOUTHEAST AT THE JUNEAU AIRPORT. THE STRONGEST WIND WAS 46 MPH ON THE 22ND. OTHER WINDY DAYS WITH 30 MPH OR MORE OF WIND OCCURRED ON THE 18TH...23RD AND 28TH. STRONG WIND IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA OF 83 MPH WAS MEASURED ON THE 17TH. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mon. 12/02/13: 0459: NWS: High Wind Warning will expire at 5 AM AST early this morning - See 0459 Below 2020 AST: Clear. 1950: Clear. 1850: Clear. 1750: Clear. 1650: Clear. 1550: Clear. 1520: Clear with some clouds to the SE. 1450: Partly Cloudy/Mostly Clear, sun shining on the top and very top of Mt. Juneau, on the top of Mt. Roberts, and in the inner Gold Creek valley. 1350: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and snow blowing out towards the Channel and into the sky at Gastineau Peak. 1250: Clear, light - breezy to breezy wind, snow blowing on the very top of Mt. Juneau and of Mt. Roberts and part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing out towards the Channel and into the sky at Gastineau Peak on Mt. Roberts. 1220: Light Wind. 1150: Clear, snow blowing SE very top of Mt. Juneau, part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, and at the very top of Mt. Roberts with snow blowing out towards the Channel and into the sky at Gastineau Peak. 1059: Whitecaps on part of Gastineau Channel. 1050: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau and along the Mt. Juneau Ridge, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off parts of Mt. Roberts. 0950: Clear, small bit of snow blowing off Mt. Roberts. 0850: Clear, bit of snow blowing at the peak of Mt. Juneau and off part of the Mt. Juneau Ridge, bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off Mt. Roberts at the saddle between Gold Ridge and Gastineau Peak. 0750: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off it at Gastineau Peak. 0735: Clear, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and some snow blowing off it at Gastineau Peak. 0650: Clear. 0635: The November 2013 Monthly Report, and the updated Weather Database are now available. 0620: Clear. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0459 AST: NWS: High Wind Warning will expire at 5 AM AST early this morning. NWS: High Wind Warning Will Expire at 5 AM Statement as of 4:59 AM AKST on December 02, 2013 ...High Wind Warning will expire at 5 am akst early this morning... Strong wind gusts will continue in the Juneau and Douglas area but high wind gusts have ended. This will be the final statement on this event. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY 12/01/13: 1st Sunday in Advent | 1312: NWS: High Wind Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Monday - See 1312 Below 2020 AST: Mostly/Partly Cloudy. 1950: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, light wind - occasional gusts. 1935: Partly/Mostly Cloudy. 1850: Partly Cloudy. 1750: Partly Cloudy, light wind. 1702: Light to Breezy Wind with occasional gusts. 1650: Partly Cloudy. 1550: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing and billowing in much of the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing at the very top and off of Mt. Roberts, light wind with occasional gusts. 1455: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, snow blowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt Juneau and snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts. 1420: Partly Cloudy, snow blowing and billowing in most of the inner Gold Creek valley, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing off the SE part of it, a bit of snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, light to breezy wind with occasional gusts, very weak sunshine on some of the mainland. 1350: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, snow blowing around the very top and top of Mt. Juneau, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and blowing - billowing out towards the Channel, weak to weakened sunshine on the mainland. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1312: NWS: NWS: High Wind Warning remains in effect until 5 AM AST Monday. JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND- INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU 112 PM AKST SUN DEC 1 2013 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST MONDAY... WIND GUSTS AS HIGH AS 65 MPH WILL OCCUR ALONG TAKU INLET...NEAR DOWNTOWN JUNEAU...AND DOUGLAS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR VESSELS ARE PROPERLY MOORED IN DOUGLAS AND HARRIS HARBORS. 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 900 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1250: Cloudy/Mostly Cloudy, light - breezy to breezy wind with occasional gusts, snow blowing at the skyline of Mt. Juneau, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts, extremely weak to weak sunshine on the mainland, some whitecaps on the Channel. 1202: Breezy to Windy - Gusts. 1154: Gusts. Whitecaps on the Channel. 1150: Cloudy with some filtered - heavily filtered breaks, weak - very weak sunshine on the mainland, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, some snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts. 1050: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine mostly on the mainland, snow blowing and billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top and top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off it out over the Channel, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, whitecaps on Gastineau Channel. 0950: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, weakened - somewhat weakened sunshine mostly on the mainland, snow blowing and billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top and top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off it out over the Channel, some snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau, occasional gust. 0948: A Bald Eagle is in a tree to the NE along the shore. 0904: Light Wind. 0850: Mostly/Partly Cloudy, weak - weakened sunshine on the mainland, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top and top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off it out towards the Channel, snow blowing on part of the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0750: Cloudy NW half of sky and Partly Cloudy SE half, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around the very top of Mt. Roberts and billowing off it out towards the Channel, snow blowing at the very top of Mt. Juneau. 0713: Mostly Cloudy, snow billowing in the inner Gold Creek valley, snow blowing around and off the top of Mt. Roberts. 0650: Partly/Mostly Cloudy, occasional gusts. 0620: Partly Cloudy, occasional gusts. ------------------------------------------------------------------ 0609 AST: NWS: High Wind Warning in effect until 5 AM AST Monday. NWS High Wind Warning Statement as of 6:09 AM AKST on December 01, 2013 ...High Wind Warning in effect until 5 am akst Monday... The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning...which is in effect until 5 am akst Monday. Strongest winds with gusts as high as 65 mph will occur along Taku Inlet...near downtown Juneau and Douglas. Precautionary/preparedness actions... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Please ensure that your vessels are properly moored in Douglas and Harris harbors. 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 200 PM akst Sunday or sooner if conditions warrant. Fritsch ------------------------------------------------------------------