Forecast and Conditions for Juneau, Alaska

Updated: 11:29 AM AKDT on May 13, 2008
Observed at Juneau, UAS campus, Juneau, Alaska
Temperature 48.0 °F / 8.9 °C
Windchill 47 °F / 8 °C
Humidity 98%
Dew Point 48 °F / 9 °C
Wind SSW at 3.5 mph / 5.6 km/h
Pressure 29.82 in / 1009.7 hPa (Rising)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds (FEW) : 1400 ft / 426 m
Scattered Clouds (SCT) : 4500 ft / 1371 m
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 7000 ft / 2133 m
Overcast (OVC) : 13000 ft / 3962 m
Yesterday's Maximum 46 °F / 7 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 41 °F / 5 °C
Normal high 55 °F / 12 °C
Normal low 39 °F / 3 °C
Record high 73 °F / 22 °C (1993)
Record low 29 °F / -1 °C (1955)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 21
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise04:34 AM (AKDT)
Sunset09:16 PM (AKDT)
Moon Rise02:02 PM (AKDT)
Moon Set02:56 AM (AKDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:45 am ADT on May 13, 2008


... Heavy rain likely for the Panhandle Wednesday...

An unusually strong late Spring storm is expected to bring heavy
rain to the Panhandle Wednesday and Wednesday night. Most
locations should expect 1 to 2 inches of rain with as much as 4
inches of rain possible in the wetter and terrain favored
locations.

Freezing levels are forecast to climb to 5,000 feet across the
north to over 10,000 feet in the south. The high freezing levels...
combined with an unusually deep snow pack in the mountains and the
likelihood of heavy rain... could result in significant rises on
the regions rivers. Also there will be an increased risk of
avalanche and snow slide activity.

Person across Southeast Alaska... especially those venturing into
the back country or near a flood pron area... should monitor this
developing situation. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your
favorite local media for updates of this event.

This statement will be updated by 4 PM ADT Tuesday or sooner if
conditions warrant.


Forecast as of 10:30 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Now
Through 4 PM...mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain showers. Light winds becoming south to 15 mph by mid afternoon.
Forecast as of 5:00 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Today
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs around 45. Light winds becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Tonight
Cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening...then rain likely. Lows around 40. Light winds becoming east 15 mph late. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday
Rain...heavy at times. Windy. Highs around 47. Southeast wind 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain...windy. Lows around 42. Southeast wind 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Thursday
Rain showers likely. Highs around 49. South wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows around 42.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 57.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows around 41.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 39.
Sunday through Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 57. Lows around 42.
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