Winter Storm Warning issued March 6 at 6:40AM AKST until March 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...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
Winter Storm Warning issued March 6 at 6:40AM AKST until March 7 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...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 5 to
High Wind Watch issued March 6 at 6:35AM AKST until March 7 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Annette Island, including Metlakatla. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts look to start ramping up late Thursday night, mainly after 3AM. Strongest wind gusts are expected from 6AM to noon with wind speeds quickly decreasing Friday afternoon.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 5 at 3:16PM AKST until March 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR HIGHWAYS IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .A front moving up from the south Thursday night into Friday is expected to bring heavy precipitation. Ahead of the front, northernly 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.
High Wind Watch issued March 5 at 3:16PM AKST until March 7 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...HIGH WINDS POSSIBLE FOR THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... .A strengthening area of low pressure will track north through the central Gulf of Alaska. As it does, very strong winds will flow into the panhandle through the southern panhandle. Wind gusts upwards of 60 mph are possible near Annette Island. * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Annette Island, including Metlakatla. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts look to start
Winter Storm Warning issued March 5 at 3:16PM AKST until March 7 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR HIGHWAYS IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .A front moving up from the south Thursday night into Friday is expected to bring heavy precipitation. Ahead of the front, northernly 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 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough
Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 1:44PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
Recent trends have made it increasingly likely for accumulating snowfall around Fairbanks from Thursday morning through Friday morning. 2 to 4 inches of snow is possible with the highest amounts expected towards Fox and in the higher terrain. There will be bands of heavier snow with this event so it is possible to see higher snowfall totals. *IF* we notice changes in snowfall totals, we will issue an advisory as necessary. For the latest update, visit weather.gov/afg
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 1:36PM AKST until March 7 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches with higher amounts near Eagle Summit and Chena Hot Springs. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River, Upper Chena River Valley, Chatanika River Valley and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
Wind Advisory issued March 5 at 1:01PM AKST until March 6 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
Blizzard Warning issued March 5 at 12:57PM AKST until March 6 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility reduced to whiteout conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. *ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will deteriorate tonight.