Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Cape Spencer, AK ∙ Hades Highway, AK ∙ Sunnyside, AK ∙ Excursion Inlet, AK ∙ Icy Point, AK ∙ Douglas Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Yakobi Island, AK ∙ Gustavus, AK ∙ Tenakee Springs, AK ∙ Brady Glacier, AK

Headline

An atmospheric river will be impacting the area starting early Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to be slow to warm around Haines and Skagway Friday; possibly not warming above freezing until Friday evening near sea level when southerly winds with gusts to 50 mph could develop during the transition to rain. Inland and higher elevation areas of the Haines and Klondike highways, specifically above 1000 ft, could remain snow through the entire event. For the Icy Strait corridor, continued snow showers followed by warm, moist air overrunning the arctic boundary south of the area will bring accumulating snow.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1150 AM AKST Thu Jan 8 2026 An atmospheric river will be impacting the area starting early Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to be slow to warm around Haines and Skagway Friday; possibly not warming above freezing until Friday evening near sea level when southerly winds with gusts to 50 mph could develop during the transition to rain. Inland and higher elevation areas of the Haines and Klondike highways, specifically above 1000 ft, could remain snow through the entire event. For the Icy Strait corridor, continued snow showers followed by warm, moist air overrunning the arctic boundary south of the area will bring accumulating snow. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dependent on how strong warm air aloft moves into the area. If warm air moves in quicker, bringing temperatures up faster, then less snow will accumulate and the transition to rain will be faster. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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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