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Juneau Buried in Snow: Roof Collapse and Sinking Vessels

1/3/2026

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Four feet of snow this week disrupted Juneau, including a roof collapse at a local business and Fred Meyer closing for snow removal.
Nine vessels sank in harbors, prompting recovery efforts by city staff.
The Alaska Department of Transportation reopened Thane Road after avalanche mitigation, and avalanche danger remains high.
City Manager Katie Koester says snow removal and storage remain challenging.
Temperatures are forecast to drop this weekend.

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Story summary

Four feet of snow this week disrupted Juneau, including a roof collapse at a local business and Fred Meyer closing for snow removal.
Nine vessels sank in harbors, prompting recovery efforts by city staff.
The Alaska Department of Transportation reopened Thane Road after avalanche mitigation, and avalanche danger remains high.
City Manager Katie Koester says snow removal and storage remain challenging.
Temperatures are forecast to drop this weekend.