Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Chilkoot Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Point Couverden, AK ∙ Plateau Glacier, AK ∙ Thane, AK ∙ Gustavus, AK ∙ Mud Bay, AK ∙ Johns Hopkins Inlet, AK ∙ Auke Bay, AK ∙ Muir Inlet, AK ∙ Haines Airport, AK

Headline

...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK...
.Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward, sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm.
Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 813 AM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward, sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 13 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and out the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

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