Weather

It’s Juneau’s third snowiest winter on record so far, but the season overall has gotten warmer and less snowy over the long term.

That’s partially because the district was able to get some of the lost days waived by the state due to extraordinary weather. It also has four extra days built into its calendar. 

Heavy snowfall affected roads Tuesday afternoon amid a winter storm warning from the National Weather Service.

Rain and warm temperatures melted a lot of snow at higher elevations, and residents say they’re glad the ‘big one’ didn’t come down.

Some residents have chosen to evacuate and others remain at home after city issues avalanche evacuation advisory. Several small avalanches have released in the usual paths across downtown and Thane.

The homeowner says the interior wasn’t damaged, but suggests others clear their roofs.