NOTN- City and Borough of Juneau facilities are closed today as hazardous road conditions followed a record-breaking overnight snowfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Juneau, 16.4 inches of snow fell Tuesday at Juneau International Airport, pushing the city’s December total to 79.8 inches.
The all-time record for snowfall in a single month in Juneau remains 86.3 inches, recorded in February 1965.
The heavy snowfall has prompted CBJ officials to close most city facilities and offices for the day, citing unsafe travel conditions.
There was even an avalanche advisory for Thane road on Tuesday afternoon, the road will remain closed until noon today when Alaska Department of Transportation will provide an updated status.
Juneau is set to experience more winter weather today with an extended winter storm advisory also until noon, before precipitation will become appreciably lighter through the latter half of the week, according to the National Weather Service.
City staff will continue providing services remotely where possible.
Facilities closed today include all Juneau Public Libraries, the Juneau-Douglas City Museum and all Juneau Parks and Recreation facilities, including the Dimond Park Field House, Dimond Park Aquatic Center, Augustus G. Brown Pool, Treadwell Arena and the Zach Gordon Youth Center.
City Hall, the CBJ Permit Center and all other CBJ offices are closed to the public but remain accessible by phone or email. The Juneau Recycling Center is also closed.
Capital Transit continues to operate on winter routes.
In a statement, City Manager Katie Koester thanked residents for limiting travel and allowing plow crews time to clear roads.
“This winter storm has been relentless, but Juneau always pulls together when confronted with adversity,” Koester said. “We ask, once again, that everyone limit driving today where possible for your safety and the safety of others.”
Residents are urged to continue monitoring conditions and exercise caution as cleanup efforts continue across the city.
