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CBJ Facilities Closed Through Jan. 10–11 Due to Hazardous Weather
The City and Borough of Juneau announced that CBJ facilities will remain closed through the weekend of Jan. 10–11 due to ongoing hazardous road and weather conditions. Officials urged residents to stay off the roads to protect public safety and allow snow removal and street maintenance crews to work safely and efficiently. Residents are also advised to limit travel in known avalanche exposure areas.
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Newscast – Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
The City and Borough of Juneau issued an avalanche alert via text this afternoon, telling residents in the Mount Juneau slide path to be prepared,. Residents of Juneau are living in a snow globe. Another winter storm began last night, dropping more snow on top of the four feet that fell just after Christmas,
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Thane Road Avalanche Risk Elevated as Winter Storm Conditions Develop
Transportation officials are warning travelers and residents of increased avalanche risk above Thane Road as winter weather intensifies over the next several days. According to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, forecasts indicate the potential for heavy snowfall, strong winds, and warming at higher elevations from December 27 through December 30, 2025. These conditions can rapidly raise avalanche danger on steep slopes above Thane Road and increase the likelihood that an avalanche could reach the roadway.
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Alaska Has Run Out Of Places To Put Snow
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Property Owners Asked to Report Damage, Flooding from Winter Storm Disaster
Property Owners Asked to Report Damage, Flooding from Winter Storm Disaster. The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) requests residents report any damage to private or commercial property caused by snow, ice, flooding, snow slides or other hazardous weather conditions from the December 2025- January 2026 Juneau Winter Storm. Residents can report damage via CBJ’s online reporting tool at bit.ly/cbjstormdamage.
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CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – 01-05-2026 (2:16PM)
CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – 01-05-2026 (2:16PM) CBJ Avalanche Advisory Update – January 5, 2026 (2:16 p.m.) New snowfall, warming temperatures and high winds in the forecast are elevating avalanche risk in all known slide paths (see map). This is not an evacuation advisory; however, conditions can change...
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Newscast – Friday, Jan. 9, 2026
The City and Borough of Juneau issued an avalanche evacuation advisory for all residents in slide zones this morning. The advisory comes as an atmospheric river slams Juneau, after previous storms dumped several feet of snow,. As snow turned to rain in Juneau today, the city is warning residents that...
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Extreme Weather Focuses The Mind Wonderfully
We have plenty to worry about right now but the people of Juneau, Alaska are probably not thinking about it because they have one big thing to focus on:. SNOW! More than a winter’s worth of snow fell in December alone — 82 inches! — and 49 of those inches fell in just five days. The weight of the snow has sunk boats in the harbor and collapsed roofs. Juneau is running out of places to pile the snow.
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Avalanche Activity Continues Along Thane Road Near Juneau
State transportation officials are warning residents along Thane Road after multiple large avalanches were detected following the road’s closure. According to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, avalanche activity has been monitored using an infrasound detection system, which identified numerous slides in the area. The most recent avalanche occurred shortly before 3:15 p.m., running over the diversion structure and stopping close to the highway.
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Hoonah declares local disaster following back-to-back storms in Southeast Alaska
The City of Hoonah declared a local emergency this week following heavy snowstorms in the region. On Tuesday night, the Hoonah City Council unanimously approved a disaster declaration, which opens the door for the Southeast community to request aid from the state. Gov. Mike Dunleavy approved the declaration Thursday morning.
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From Juneau to Fairbanks, Alaska saw record-breaking snow and cold to start winter
Alaska had a cold, and in some parts of the state very snowy, end to 2025. December in Southeast Alaska was one for the record books, with historic snow and cold. Juneau had its snowiest-ever December and its coldest 30-day stretch in over 40 years. Known for cold as much...
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Avalanche Warning Issued for Jan. 10–11 as Dangerous Conditions Develop
An Avalanche Warning has been issued through the National Weather Service, effective from 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, through 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. Forecasters warn of very dangerous avalanche conditions, citing heavy snowfall, strong winds, and low-elevation rain. Both natural and human-triggered avalanches are very likely. Avalanches are expected to fail on weak layers buried 1.5 to 3 feet deep and may run long distances into valley bottoms. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.
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Valley and Downtown Juneau Libraries Reopen After Weather-Related Closure
The Juneau Public Libraries have reopened their Valley and Downtown branches following a temporary weather-related disruption. Library officials said the Douglas Public Library remains closed after a water leak, but confirmed that the collection was not damaged. Staff expect the Douglas branch to reopen within the next week, pending completion of cleanup and repairs.
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CBJ Facilities Closed Due to Snowfall, Road Conditions
Due to significant snowfall overnight and hazardous road conditions from freezing rain and snow, City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) facilities and services will be closed or offering limited operations on Monday, December 29. CBJ snow removal crews continue to work around the clock. Residents are encouraged to exercise caution...
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Help Keep Juneau Safe, Clear Fire Hydrants and Storm Drains of Snow
Help Keep Juneau Safe, Clear Fire Hydrants and Storm Drains of Snow. After a record-breaking snowfall this weekend and an upcoming forecast of rain, City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) crews are working overtime to ensure the safety of Juneau residents. CBJ is asking for help from Juneau residents to help keep the roads safe and support emergency services by clearing snow from nearby fire hydrants and storm drains in your neighborhood.
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Dunleavy approves assistance to Juneau after city, tribe declare disaster following record snow
City and tribal leaders in Juneau announced a disaster declaration last night. The declaration opens the doors for the city to request aid from the state. The mayor said that Gov. Mike Dunleavy has verbally approved the request and will send a state emergency management specialist Thursday. Last week, the...
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Juneau updates its avalanche messaging as snowstorm smashes local records
The City and Borough of Juneau is warning residents about urban avalanches a bit differently this year in an effort to help residents in the downtown avalanche zone understand how they should respond to the danger. The city posted its new avalanche information webpage on Monday, the day before it...
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UPDATE: Snow in Southeast Alaska leads to road, building closures
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau is canceling Monday elective surgeries and in-person outpatient appointments, other than infusion services, due to the “continued hazardous winter weather conditions,” the hospital wrote online. It said in-person administrative services will also not be available. “We encourage everyone to...