…ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR HIGHWAYS IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE…
.No changes since previous update. A front moving up from the
south Thursday night into Friday is expected to bring heavy
precipitation. Ahead of the front, northerly winds look to pull
cold air from Canada into the northern panhandle, which would
lower snow levels and temps. But as the front tracks northward,
warm, southerly air looks to increase snow levels to around 1500
ft. Moderate to heavy snow is likely, before the warmer air moves
in and allows rain to mix in.
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
10 inches.
* WHERE…Klondike Highway.
* WHEN…From midnight Thursday night to 9 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS…Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…For the Klondike Highway, light snow will
begin late Thursday evening with the heavier snow mainly after
midnight. Average snowfall rates will be around 0.5 to 1 inch
per hour from midnight to noon. Snowfall rates may exceed 1
inch per hour with visibilities reduced to 1 statue mile or
less at times. Light to moderate snow will linger through
Friday afternoon. For areas near sea level, including Skagway,
a rain/snow mix is likely Thursday night before transitioning
to rain Thursday.