Juneau, Alaska Braces for Continued Rain and Wind
Juneau, Alaska is experiencing periods of rain and wind, with conditions expected to persist throughout the week. As of , at 5:39 pm AKST, rain is falling across the city, and a 10-day forecast indicates little respite from the wet weather.
The Weather Channel reports tonight will bring steady rain with a 100% chance of precipitation. Low temperatures are expected to reach 37°F, accompanied by east winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall amounts could be significant, with nearly a half an inch anticipated.
Wednesday will see continued periods of rain, with a high of 41°F and a 100% chance of precipitation. East winds will be around 5 to 10 mph, and rainfall near a half an inch is possible. Humidity is currently at 100%.
The forecast extends into Thursday with showers expected, with a high of 40°F and a 50% chance of rain. Thursday night will bring continued cloudiness with occasional showers, and a low of 36°F. The chance of rain remains at 60%.
Friday is predicted to start with showers, transitioning to steady rain later in the day. The high will be 41°F, with a 90% chance of precipitation and near a quarter of an inch of rainfall. Periods of rain are also forecast for Friday night, with a low of 36°F and a 90% chance of rain.
Current conditions, as reported by Weather Underground at 5:39 PM AKST on , show light rain and a temperature of 46°F downtown. The wind is from the east at 18 mph, with gusts up to 12 mph. Visibility is 6 miles, and the dew point is 39°F. The barometer reads 29.64 in (1003.5 mb).
A strong front is currently impacting the southern panhandle, bringing wind gusts up to 55 mph. Wind Advisories are in effect for Ketchikan, Sitka, Prince of Wales, and Annette Island. Multiple systems are tracking northward across the region, promising continued periods of rain, wind, and above-normal temperatures throughout the week.
The sun rose at 7:57 am AKST today and will set at 4:28 pm AKST. The moon is currently in its waning gibbous phase, with 92% illumination. Moonrise was at 8:52 pm on Tuesday, and moonset is at 8:39 am today.
The National Weather Service’s extended forecast for Juneau indicates a continuation of similar conditions through Saturday, with highs remaining in the mid-40s and a persistent chance of rain each day. Tonight’s low is forecast at 40°F with a 50% chance of rain.
Juneau International Airport (PAJN) is currently reporting light rain and fog/mist with a temperature of 43°F. Humidity is at 97%, and the wind chill is 35°F.
