Rain and snowmelt doesn’t necessarily mean the snow load on roofs has decreased, and warmer temperatures have made roofs more slippery.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Snowpocalypse continues as Juneau runs out of places to put it all; school closed again
The city is still tallying damages from last week’s record snowfall as more continues to accumulate.
New avalanche alert issued for Behrends, White neighborhoods, Thane Road
Once again, the alert is not an evacuation advisory. If an evacuation is necessary, Centennial Hall is being set up to accommodate residents.
Juneau updates its avalanche messaging as snowstorm smashes local records
The city is no longer using a five-point scale to communicate avalanche risk. Instead, it has switched to a ‘ready, set, go’ strategy.
Avalanche alert issued for downtown, Thane residents
The alert is not an evacuation advisory, but the city advises residents in the affected areas to prepare for an evacuation if conditions continue to worsen.
Juneau Nordic skiers celebrate winter solstice at ‘light the night’ event
Attendees celebrate brighter days ahead with a gathering at Mendenhall Campground.