Disaster

Juneau, Alaska, is confronting a complex mix of hazards as rain falls onto an unusually deep snowpack, raising concerns about avalanches, flooding, and additional structural damage after a record-setting late-December storm cycle.

Juneau is balancing the hazards of a deep, historic snowpack with incoming rain that can add weight to roofs, destabilize slopes, and accelerate runoff. Officials have issued advisories, supported closures, and urged residents to help clear storm drains as flood watches remain in effect across the Alaska Panhandle.

Storm Chandra has triggered widespread flooding concerns, with hundreds of warnings and alerts issued across the UK and Ireland. Somerset declared a major incident as authorities warned the risk on the Somerset Levels and Moors remains high, while road, rail and flight disruptions continued and further weather warnings were issued for ice and rain.