Winter Storm Watch

Locations Affected

Palma Bay, AK ∙ Thane, AK ∙ Glacier Bay, AK ∙ Game Creek, AK ∙ Auke Bay, AK ∙ Cape Cross, AK ∙ Muir Inlet, AK ∙ Whitestone Logging Camp, AK ∙ Douglas, AK ∙ Tarr Inlet, AK

Headline

...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A pattern change is bringing colder temperatures and strong outflow winds extending southward through the weekend. This pattern, in combination with prolonged moisture, is producing accumulating heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities of the northern panhandle and the northeast Gulf coast as of early Saturday morning. The snow forecast for the Icy Strait Corridor is more likely to be late Saturday night and lasting into early next week, so we will continue to monitor and update the snow forecast. Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration snowfall event.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 552 AM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A pattern change is bringing colder temperatures and strong outflow winds extending southward through the weekend. This pattern, in combination with prolonged moisture, is producing accumulating heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities of the northern panhandle and the northeast Gulf coast as of early Saturday morning. The snow forecast for the Icy Strait Corridor is more likely to be late Saturday night and lasting into early next week, so we will continue to monitor and update the snow forecast. Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration snowfall event. ...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 11 to 16 inches possible. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snowfall rates beginning Sunday morning to Sunday afternoon, increasing again on Monday from a second system. Moderate to heavy snow may persist into Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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