
Atmospheric river slams Alaska, increasing flood, avalanche risk
FWX · Jan 12, 2026 · 3m 15sSign Up NowAlready a subscriber?
Powerful wind gusts and more rain are headed to the Alaska panhandle, including the capital of Juneau, as a series of atmospheric rivers will continue to blast the state through Tuesday. This combination is triggering rapid snowmelt, which is leading to an increased avalanche threat across the region.