…ACTIVE WINTRY WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE…
.The next front will push moisture northward. Lower elevations
near Skagway may start off as a rain/snow mix before quickly
switching to all rain. Cold air looks remain in place at the
higher elevations where mainly snow is expected along the
Klondike Highway. The Haines Highway will likewise see cooling
temperatures and snowfall, with the heaviest rates occurring
during the overnight hours late Monday night.
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 3 to 5
inches.
* WHERE…Haines Highway, especially near Haines Customs.
* WHEN…From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Heaviest snow rates are expected Monday
night, lighter rates are likely Monday evening.