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Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center

Based in Juneau, Alaska, the Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center (CAAC) promotes public avalanche education and awareness through observations and public outreach.

The Coastal Alaska Avalanche Center (CAAC) is a non-profit organization based in Juneau, Alaska that promotes avalanche safety and accident prevention to the general public. The CAAC is governed by a volunteer board of directors who include avalanche professionals, mountain rescue professionals, and avid backcountry users. If you would like to help the CAAC or have any questions we can be reached at info@coastalakavalanche.org.

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Recent Observations

Date Region Location Observer
01/16/21 Douglas Island Observation: Troy Brent Wittmer
01/12/21 Douglas Island Observation: Eaglecrest, west side Peter Flynn
Professional
01/10/21 Douglas Island Avalanche: Troy D K
01/09/21 Douglas Island Observation: Mt. Troy Ron Duvall
01/05/21 Douglas Island Observation: East Fruit Bowl, Eaglecrest Peter Nave
Professional
01/03/21 Douglas Island Avalanche: Fred Meyer Bowl Michael Riederer
01/03/21 Douglas Island Avalanche: Jumbo Bowl Alex Burkhart
01/01/21 Douglas Island Observation: Fish Creek Knob Ray Imel
12/31/20 Douglas Island Observation: Bunny Tow Pass Peter Nave
Professional
12/30/20 Douglas Island Observation: Ben Stewart – 2990ft – NW Aspect Derek Weiss

Current Juneau Weather

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M.L.King
Day
M.L.King Day: Snow before 9am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Rain/Snow

 Tonight

Tonight: Snow before 3am, then snow showers after 3am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. South wind 15 to 25 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Heavy Snow

 Tuesday

Tuesday: Snow showers. High near 31. Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches possible.
Snow Showers

 Tuesday
Night
Tuesday Night: Snow showers. Low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Snow Showers

 Wednesday

Wednesday: Snow showers. High near 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Snow Showers
then Snow
Showers
Likely
 Wednesday
Night
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Chance Snow
Showers then
Cloudy
 Thursday

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Partly Sunny

 Thursday
Night
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Partly Cloudy

 Friday

Friday: A chance of snow after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Chance Snow
Hi 34 °F Lo 30 °F Hi 31 °F Lo 30 °F Hi 31 °F Lo 26 °F Hi 30 °F Lo 24 °F Hi 29 °F