High Wind Watch issued March 16 at 10:17PM AKDT until March 19 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 10:16PM AKDT until March 17 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR YAKUTAT TONIGHT... .A weak low over Prince William Sound have brought a front into the Yakutat area this evening. Cold temperatures at the surface combined with dry air near the surface have allowed for more cooling to occur as the snow falls through the dry air. Periods of heavier snow showers with snowfall rates up to 1" per hour will be possible along the coast late Sunday night through early Monday, with heaviest rates expected between 12am to 8am Monday. The heavier snowfall will continue through Monday morning before tapering off into Monday afternoon. * WHAT...Snow expected.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 15 at 5:17PM AKDT until March 16 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR KETCHIKAN AND METLAKATLA... .A band of snow showers continues to lie over the southern panhandle affecting the Ketchikan and Annette Island areas. Snowfall of over 7 inches was reported as of 110 pm in Metlakatla and 2 to 6 inches across Ketchikan. Expect snowfall to continue through the night. The band will shift south and east through Sunday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest rates are expected through Saturday
Special Weather Statement issued March 14 at 1:31PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
A low in the far northern gulf will bring a front toward the northern gulf coast Sunday night through Monday. Confidence has increased for 3 to 6 inches of snow to fall in 24 hours as temperatures will be below freezing with snow levels at sea level. The highest snow rates will occur Monday morning with snow showers continuing through the rest of the day. As this system approaches, we are monitoring the increasing potential for impactful snow accumulations for the City and Borough of Yakutat. Stay tuned for further forecast updates.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 9 at 4:39PM AKDT until March 10 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW SHOWERS FOR THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... .A quick moving front will move across the panhandle Monday morning bringing snow to the southern panhandle. Due to a convective environment, snow showers will create times of heavier snow rates. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 7 at 8:37PM AKST until March 8 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR THE KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .A warm front is moving over the northern panhandle, bringing snow to the Klondike Highway overnight. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, particularly near White Pass. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 7 at 5:43PM AKST until March 8 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR HIGHWAYS IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .A warm front is currently moving over the Klondike Highway to bring moderate snow. The Klondike Highway is expected to increase in snow rates shortly as moisture is redirected up Taiya Inlet through the evening. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 to 5 inches near White Pass. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, particularly near White Pass. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest rates up to 0.5 inches per hour are expected to begin shortly.
High Wind Warning issued March 6 at 1:44PM 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 expected. * WHERE...Annette Island. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will 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 6 at 1:40PM 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 1:40PM 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