Winter Storm Warning issued February 27 at 5:32AM AKST until February 27 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Snowfall is diminishing and heaviest rates have moved out of the area. Expect another 1-2 inches through the morning.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 26 at 9:45PM AKST until February 27 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. UPDATED ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY... .REST OF TONIGHT...S wind 10 kt increasing to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain. .THU...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. .THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain. .FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. .FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain. .SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .SUN...SE wind 10 kt.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 26 at 9:45PM AKST until February 27 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. UPDATED ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .REST OF TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming S 20 kt late. Seas 13 ft. Rain. .THU...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain in the afternoon. .THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt late, Seas 5 ft building to 9 ft late. Near ocean entrances, seas 9 ft. Rain. .FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 26 at 3:04PM AKST until February 27 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Snow fall is exceeding expectations for Haines Highway, prompting an issuance of a Winter Storm Warning through tonight. Spotter reports indicate 7 inches of snow out the road so far, with an additional 5 to 8 inches of snow expected overnight. For Klondike Highway near White Pass snow continues into tonight with an additional 6 to 10 inches expected. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 to 10 inches. * WHERE...Klondike Highway mainly near White Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
Flood Advisory issued February 26 at 2:07PM AKST until February 27 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
A band of heavy rain will be moving through through the southern panhandle region late this afternoon and the first part of tonight, with rain and showers continuing through Thursday. The heaviest rain through this evening. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake near Areas Near The Ward Lake Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 207 PM AKST, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain in areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. Minor flooding is ongoing or
High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 4:40AM AKST until February 26 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
High Wind Warning issued February 26 at 4:40AM AKST until February 26 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds are expected at sea level and higher elevations along the southern half of Prince of Wales Island, including Hydaburg, Craig, Klawock and Kasaan.
Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 3:49PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Tuesday night a strong low will move into the gulf, bringing elevated winds and an atmospheric river to the region. Wind gusts are expected to increase to 40 to 50mph by Wednesday morning. Regarding rainfall, the heaviest rainfall will be focused south of Sumner Strait. 24 hour rainfall amounts at sea level will fall around 2 to 3 inches. For areas north of Sumner Strait to Icy Strait around Juneau, we are expecting 24 hour rainfall near 1 to 2 inches.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 25 at 2:47PM AKST until February 27 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW FOR NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Tuesday night into Wednesday, a strong system will approach from the south, pushing moisture northward. Cold temperatures aloft will yield snow development beginning Wednesday morning for the upper elevations of Klondike and Haines Highways. By late Wednesday morning moderate to heavy snow will begin to impact these areas and continue into the afternoon hours. Communities near sea level are expected to remain warm enough to see rain. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 9 inches. * WHERE...White Pass and the Klondike Highway. * WHEN...From noon Wednesday to midnight AKST Wednesday night. *
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 2:47PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW FOR NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Tuesday night into Wednesday, a strong system will approach from the south, pushing moisture northward. Cold temperatures aloft will yield snow development beginning Wednesday morning for the upper elevations of Klondike and Haines Highways. By late Wednesday morning moderate to heavy snow will begin to impact these areas and continue into the afternoon hours. Communities near sea level are expected to remain warm enough to see rain. * WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Haines Highway beyond mile post 36. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday. *