Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 2:44PM AKST until January 9 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

…Heavy snow for the Klondike Highway…

Another front will bring heavy snow and heavy rain to the area.
Mainly rain is expected for Skagway and areas near sea level. At
higher elevations, heavy snow will begin late Wednesday night and
last through Thursday. Heaviest snowfall rates will be early
Thursday morning with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour at times.
As the band of heavy precip passes, moderate to heavy snow
showers will be likely through Thursday evening with snowfall
rates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour.

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
15 inches.

* WHERE…Klondike Highway, particularly near White Pass.

* WHEN…From 9 PM Wednesday to 9 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Light snow showers are possible through
the day Wednesday with moderate to heavy snow beginning around
midnight. Heavy snow, with rates near or exceeding 1 inch per
hour, is expected after 3 AM Thursday. Snowfall rates will
lighten up late Thursday morning with light to moderate snow
showers lasting through Thursday.