The fan of fallen trees on the west side of Auke Nu Cove may be evidence of one of Juneau’s weirdest wind phenomena.
"Taku winds"
Arctic front brings extreme cold, high winds to Juneau this week
A cold snap is settling over Southeast Alaska starting this weekend into early next week. Here’s what the National Weather Service, a local plumber and the city’s warming shelter operator have to say.
High winds and freezing spray cancel LeConte sailing, but no Takus in downtown Juneau
By noon, Alaska Seaplanes had canceled a flight to Tenakee Springs and anticipated canceling another to Pelican due to the wind.
Taku winds, cold temperatures roar back for an early spring encore
Wind gusts as strong as 90 mph slammed downtown Juneau and Douglas on Monday. Recent overnight temperatures have been in the teens.
Up to 70 mph winds expected Sunday in Juneau
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch beginning Sunday morning for Juneau. Wind gusts could be as high as 60 mph at times.
Hold onto your hat, the Taku winds are back
The wind is expected to increase through the evening. The highest wind will be late tonight, before diminishing Tuesday.