Winter Storm — Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska

2022-01-08 to 2022-01-09 · Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island, Alaska

Event narrative

First report in Juneau of 6 inches of snow was at 07:15 am on 01/09/2022. Storm total snow was 8 to 12 inches of snow before changing over to rain. Widespread icy conditions caused snow loading issues including the collapse of a warehouse in Lemon Creek and a single story commercial building in downtown Juneau. Schools and Multiple business remained closed through 1/12 due to snow load concerns. Airplane service out of Juneau was canceled through 1/10.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska brings Taku winds to Juneau ahead of the storm, and widespread winds and snow across Southeast Alaska. Heavy snow transitioned to rain across much of the area. This along with antecedent snowfall created roof load issues across the are with structural collapses in Juneau and Yakutat. Rain on snowpack and frozen ground created icy conditions across the area that impacted transportation for days following the event.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1005247. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.