Temperatures got up into the 40s today, and I hear there were humpback whales in the Gastineau Channel. What a glorious way to enter into springtime!
Ain't No Sunshine...
Practically the whole month of February was full of sun, sun, and more sun in Juneau. It was ridiculously cold and windy, but sunny nevertheless. Now, there's rain and snow and more rain, which all basically equates to slush EVERYWHERE.
Despite an uncommonly bright, sunglass-worthy month, Juneau still ranks number one in the United States as the Least Sunny City in America. Still, this place is one of my favorites in the world.
Gastineau Channel in a Day
Here are three photographs taken from the same vantage point on Friday, January 24, looking down the Gastineau Channel in Juneau. It's remarkable how fast the weather can change here within just a few days. Usually the weather changes for the worse, so this week's moments of sunshine has been a real treat.
Eaglecrest Has My Vote!
Juneau's Eaglecrest Ski Area is in the running for Powder Magazine's competition for the best ski town in North America. Juneau is a pretty epic location, so please vote vote vote for Eaglecrest in the Ski Town Throwdown Finals!
As of the last twenty four hours, Eaglecrest had 33" of new fresh snow at the summit. As for the competition? Crested Butte, Colorado, had ZERO snowfall in the last twenty four hours.
You be the judge. Juneau is Powder Paradise!
Below, just one of the many adrenaline pumping reasons to vote for Eaglecrest!