An enlightening sky gradually crept from the eastern end of the Gastineau Channel, awakening Alaska’s capitol city to the splendor of a crystal clear Panhandle morning.  As the Stroller has noted before, every once in a while, this place just knocks your socks off.  Monday was one of those mornings.

Mayor Bruce’s stealth snow removal program had kicked in and experienced success.  During the past few days temperatures had risen and the snow laden skies rained, melting the four foot snow berms and icy sidewalks that challenged pedestrians.

Winter has drifted in and out of Juneau this past month, mostly in.

The remnants of Mayor Bruce’s ‘Stealth Snow Removal Program’ clog downtown streets and sidewalks making walking, driving or parking an irritating and sometimes dangerous challenge.  Clear skies expose spectacular panoramas.  Plunging temperatures and  brisk winds rudely remind those brave enough to venture out that it’s winter time in Alaska.