Warming temperatures and the potential for rain on ridges will exacerbate avalanche risk in the coming days.
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Roofs collapse, boats sink under the weight of Juneau’s heavy snow
Two storms have dropped more than 60 inches, which puts 2024 in a tie for the city’s second snowiest January.
Report: Alaska’s Railbelt can shift to renewables, but that would require big capital investment
Different mixes of energy sources could result in renewables supplying between 70% and 96% electrical power by 2050, UAF group’s analysis finds.
It’s ‘all hands on deck’ as second snowstorm buries Juneau
The fresh storm is triggering school closures, clogging roads and running plow drivers ragged.
Juneau’s avalanche danger is rising as Weather Service extends winter storm warning
The forecast calls for a mix of wet, heavy snow and freezing rain as temperatures start to rise.
How wind causes avalanches, even after the snow stops falling
The right kind of wind storm can deposit snow faster — up to 10 times faster — than an actual snow storm.
Juneau digs out from massive winter storm
At Aurora Harbor, three boats sank, and three more nearly did.
Avalanche danger remains high in Juneau as slide dusts downtown neighborhood
The urban avalanche advisory remains “high,” but no damage has been reported.
Juneau schools are closed Tuesday after weekend snowstorm
RALLY and after-school activities are also canceled, and there will be no remote learning.
Juneau’s avalanche danger is high, and Thane Rd. is closed after multiple slides
Avalanche country should be avoided, but the city’s emergency programs manager says slides are not likely to hit houses.