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Juneau Faces Severe Winter Storm: Snow, Power Outages Persist

1/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Juneau, Alaska, grapples with severe winter weather that brought more than 15 inches of snow and freezing rain during the holiday weekend.
The National Weather Service extended the winter storm warning and forecasts 5 to 10 more inches of snow.
City libraries and state offices are closed, and power outages persist while restoration proceeds.
Harbor vessel sinkings prompt warnings from local authorities, and another storm could arrive later this week.

History

Historical Context

The Great Blizzard of 1888, which struck from March 11 to 14, resulted in over 400 deaths and paralyzed the northeastern United States. With snowfalls reaching 50 inches, the storm disrupted transportation and emergency services, prompting infrastructure changes like underground rail and telegraph lines. This event highlighted the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather, a challenge still relevant today.

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Story summary

Juneau, Alaska, grapples with severe winter weather that brought more than 15 inches of snow and freezing rain during the holiday weekend.
The National Weather Service extended the winter storm warning and forecasts 5 to 10 more inches of snow.
City libraries and state offices are closed, and power outages persist while restoration proceeds.
Harbor vessel sinkings prompt warnings from local authorities, and another storm could arrive later this week.

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