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Flood watch in effect for Juneau
The National Weather Service warns that snowpack blocking storm drains may cause ponding on roadways.
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UPDATE: Schools closed in Juneau Friday, potential for remote learning next week
Flood watch in effect through Saturday night for Juneau and much of the Southeast.
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Governor declares state emergency ahead of heavy rain to hit Juneau Friday
The state declaration comes after city and tribal officials declared a local emergency and requested state assistance.
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Heavy rain forecast for Juneau as atmostpheric river approaches
While snowpiles are shrinking, rain falling on snow and ice has made streets slick and wet.
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Rain-snow showers and a gradual warm-up forecast for Juneau
The city is set to see more manageable precipitation this week after days of relentless snowfall.
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Juneau exhibition evokes the entity of womanhood in print
“My Mother’s Bones” is an exhibition by Rachel Levy and Alex Bookless.
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Fred Meyer gas station awning collapse raises concern over roof stability
The amount of snow that each roof can handle is highly variable.
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Schools and city facilities are closed amid another winter storm
A winter storm warning is in effect with snow dump of around one foot forecast for the day.
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DOT&PF reduces avalanche hazard over Thane, Mount Juneau remains a risk
They flew over the snowpack above Thane in a helicopter Thursday to test for controlled avalanche.
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Juneau’s 2025 year in review
The Empire revisited eight major topics as their headlines progressed.
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DOT&PF has a plan to reduce avalanche hazard near Juneau amid record snowfall
They’re set to fly over the snowpack above Thane in a helicopter at about noon to trigger a…
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Warnings pile up under record-breaking snowfall in Juneau
December 2025 is the snowiest December in the city’s history.
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Avalanche advisory in effect for Thane, Downtown
The alert is not an evacuation notice, but officials urge residents to stay informed.
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Child dies in car accident on Christmas Eve, Juneau community collects donations
Flying Squirrel will serve as a collection point for donations for the child’s family.
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More heavy, wet snow forecast for the Juneau area this week
Capital City Fire and Rescue cautioned residents without four wheel drive from taking on the roads.
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Transience and adventure: Alaska band returns to Juneau for New Year’s concerts
The Blackwater Railroad Company talks about their ‘Alaska Music’ ahead of their shows.
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Empire Archives: Juneau’s history for Dec. 27 & 28
1915 Juneau reporters reflect on holiday celebrations and look forward to the New Year.
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Precipitation is forecast later this week. Will it be rain or snow?
Two storm systems are expected to move through Juneau toward the end of the week.
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2 house fires burn in 3 days at Switzer Village
Causes of the fires are still under investigation.
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Court sets eviction date for Telephone Hill residents as demolition plans move forward
A lawsuit against the city seeks to reverse evictions and halt demolition is still pending.