Snowpocalypse continues as Juneau runs out of places to put it all; school closed again
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Key Points:
- Juneau is experiencing a significant winter storm, adding 6 to 12 inches of snow on top of the 4 feet that fell after Christmas, leading to closures of city offices, facilities, and local schools on Tuesday.
- The National Weather Service forecasts continued snow showers through Tuesday, with temperatures fluctuating above and below freezing, causing mixed precipitation in the region.
- The city has doubled its docks and harbors staff to clear snow and pump out boats, with no new boat sinkings reported since last week, and has been authorized to dump clean snow into Gastineau Channel due to limited land space.
- Infrastructure damage includes collapsed structures such as a gas station awning, a carport, and the roof of a martial
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