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Special Weather Statement issued December 1 at 11:55AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Bands of snowfall across the Pribilof Islands could become heavier as the backside of a strong low pressure system moves through the Bering Sea between Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon. Due to the showery nature of these snow bands, the exact timing and intensity could vary. Additionally, low visibility is possible along with gusty southeast winds up to 30 to 40 mph before a transition to lighter winds and snowfall rates Tuesday night.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 1 at 8:43AM AKST until December 2 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Northeast winds gusting as high as 55 mph through the Pass and 40 mph through Keystone Canyon. * WHERE...Along the Richardson Highway corridor from Keystone Canyon up to Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and significantly reduced visibility at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall and lowest visibility will occur between 3pm and 9pm. Snow will then become more intermittent before tapering off overnight.
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Cold Weather Advisory issued November 30 at 3:48PM AKST until December 1 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Cold wind chill temperatures as low as 35 below, except to 15 below near Eaglecrest. * WHERE...Along the Klondike Highway at higher elevations. Along the Haines Highway. Near downtown Juneau and along the road to Eaglecrest. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hypothermia is possible if precautions are not taken.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 30 at 2:50PM AKST until December 1 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

...SNOW POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH THIS WEEKEND... Snow is forecast to develop to the south tonight and spread northward, lasting well into Sunday night. Accumulating snowfall will spread north with greatest accumulations along the Icy Strait corridor Saturday night. Snow will end as it begins, from south to north, with a transition to rain beginning over the southern outer coast Sunday morning. * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Snow changing to freezing rain Sunday morning. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3
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Winter Weather Advisory issued November 30 at 2:50PM AKST until December 2 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

...SNOW POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH THIS WEEKEND... Snow is forecast to develop to the south tonight and spread northward, lasting well into Sunday night. Accumulating snowfall will spread north with greatest accumulations along the Icy Strait corridor Saturday night. Snow will end as it begins, from south to north, with a transition to rain beginning over the southern outer coast Sunday morning. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Localized higher amounts of 5 to 7 inches may be possible on the Klondike Highway. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 6 AM AKST
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 30 at 2:50PM AKST until December 2 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

...SNOW POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH THIS WEEKEND... Snow is forecast to develop to the south tonight and spread northward, lasting well into Sunday night. Accumulating snowfall will spread north with greatest accumulations along the Icy Strait corridor Saturday night. Snow will end as it begins, from south to north, with a transition to rain beginning over the southern outer coast Sunday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow potential. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. * WHERE...City of Hyder. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult.
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 30 at 2:50PM AKST until December 1 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

...SNOW POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH THIS WEEKEND... Snow is forecast to develop to the south tonight and spread northward, lasting well into Sunday night. Accumulating snowfall will spread north with greatest accumulations along the Icy Strait corridor Saturday night. Snow will end as it begins, from south to north, with a transition to rain beginning over the southern outer coast Sunday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow potential. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches possible. * WHERE...Angoon. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel may become difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will gradually change over to rain
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Winter Storm Warning issued November 30 at 2:50PM AKST until December 1 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

...SNOW POTENTIAL CONTINUES THROUGH THIS WEEKEND... Snow is forecast to develop to the south tonight and spread northward, lasting well into Sunday night. Accumulating snowfall will spread north with greatest accumulations along the Icy Strait corridor Saturday night. Snow will end as it begins, from south to north, with a transition to rain beginning over the southern outer coast Sunday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow potential. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough and Kake. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel can