High Wind Warning issued February 25 at 2:44PM 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...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * 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 25 at 2:44PM 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...From 6 AM to noon AKST Wednesday. * 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.
High Wind Watch issued February 24 at 3:13PM AKST until February 27 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 24 at 3:13PM AKST until February 26 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLE FOR KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .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 Highway. Current uncertainty associated with this system is how much forcing will be present, which will directly tie to snow rates. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Klondike Highway, near White Pass. * WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest rates are expected to be in the early afternoon Wednesday.
Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 3:12PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Late Tuesday a strong low will move into the gulf, bringing strong winds and an Atmospheric River to most of the region. Focusing on wind first, for the southern Panhandle south of Sumner Strait, there is much higher confidence for 50 to 60 mph gusts prompting a High Wind Watch. For areas north of Sumner Strait which encompasses this Special Weather Statement we are expecting gusts 40 to 50mph. Along the coast from Sitka north to Cross Sound, there is high uncertainty in how strong the winds will be as the main low remains offshore, weakening as it hits the
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 12:26PM AKST until February 16 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below. * WHERE...Klondike Highway mainly near White Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 12 at 1:23PM AKST until February 14 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SYSTEM MOVING INTO THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... An active pattern returns to the southeast Alaska panhandle as a approaching system will push into the Northern Gulf of Alaska through Friday. We are expecting impactful snow accumulations, with snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour, for the City and Borough of Yakutat starting Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Main forecast challenge remains on where heaviest axis of snow will setup along the coast. If the main band of heavier precip shifts west, forecasted snowfall totals will be severely impacted and much lower. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8
Special Weather Statement issued February 12 at 11:57AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
An active pattern returns to the southeast Alaska panhandle as a weakening system will push into the Northern Gulf of Alaska through Friday. As this system approaches, we are monitioring the increasing potential for impactful snow accumulations for the City and Borough of Yakutat with the highest probability for accumulating snow arriving late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Travel during these times could be difficult. Stay tuned for further forecast updates.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 9 at 7:14PM AKST until February 10 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. .TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt diminishing to 15 kt overnight. Seas 7 ft. S swell. .MON...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. S swell. .MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt late. Seas 7 ft. S swell. .TUE...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8
Winter Storm Watch issued January 27 at 10:52PM AKST until January 30 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...MULTIPLE SYSTEM MOVING INTO THE PANHANDLE BRINGING SNOW... .For the winter weather advisory, moderate snow rates for the Klondike Highway will continue into Tuesday but rates will greatly lighten up due to the front exiting the area late tonight. For the winter storm, a developing system will move into the southern panhandle Tuesday morning. Heavy precipitation rates will move into Misty Fjords Tuesday morning and continue through Wednesday morning. Snow rates will reach up to one inch per hour. For the winter storm watch, a weak system over the NE Gulf coast will linger Wednesday night into Thursday, directing moisture