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It was a snowy December in Juno, Alaska, and while Alaska is known to be snowy, the
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record snowfall wreaked havoc in Juno, with the unusually deep snow sinking boats and
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putting roofs on the brink of collapse.
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Juno received close to 80 inches last month versus a historical average of 17.5 inches.
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The city only averages about 88 inches of snow all winter, so they've had almost a
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season's worth of snow already.
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Snow, which weighs as much as 36 pounds per square foot from this storm, is causing problems
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Several boats and boat houses have collapsed in the local harbor, and officials are urging
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residents to clear snow from their roofs to avoid collapses.
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The Arctic District of the U.S. Coast Guard warned that heavy snow can quickly reduce
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stability and cause vessels to sink.
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Now, this is not the first time that Juno has had a heavy burst of snow over a few days.
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A similar event in January of 2024 caused roof collapses and boats to sink.
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Juno also recorded a tornado in June of last year and a glacial outburst in August.
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Akiweather's Alyssa Glenney said that an amplified jet stream pattern along the Alaska
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Panhandle during the month of December resulted in highly anomalous snowfall totals in Juno.
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Multiple moisture-filled storms impacted the region in waves last month with some even stalling
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for several days. The current snow storm is slowly exiting the region, but intermittent
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snow showers could still occur in the next few days, with the possibility of another storm
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setting its sights on the region early next week.
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Flu cases are on the rise across the U.S. as the season reaches its peak and millions of people
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may get sick in the weeks ahead. If you catch the flu early, anti-viral medications can help
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shorten how long symptoms last and reduce the risk of serious complications.
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The flu is entering its seasonal peak as the new year begins, according to the CDC.
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Flu activity across the U.S. increased by about 15 percent in the final days of last year,
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flu season often unfolds in two phases driven by different virus types. Influenza A typically
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peaks first, most often between December and January, a second wave driven by influenza B usually
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peaks later, on average between February and April. Common flu symptoms include high fever,
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chills, cough, body aches, fatigue, and a runny or congested nose. The CDC notes that not everyone
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with the flu will develop a fever. Getting a flu shot each year helps protect against both
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influenza A and influenza B, even if vaccination does not completely prevent infection,
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it can reduce the severity and length of illness. The AAP and the CDC recommend an annual flu vaccine
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for everyone six months and older. That's all for now. You can find regional forecasts and science
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