Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Port Alexander, AK ∙ Wright Glacier, AK ∙ Metlakatla Seaplane Base, AK ∙ Johns Hopkins Inlet, AK ∙ Meade Point, AK ∙ Petersburg Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Cape Fox, AK ∙ Cape Decision, AK ∙ Meyers Chuck, AK ∙ Gustavus, AK

Headline

...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK...
.A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 702 PM AKST Thu Feb 19 2026 ...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front continues to move across the panhandle, with additional onshore flow behind the front generating snow showers. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers has begun to develop along the NE gulf coast and is anticipated to progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low tonight into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall rates are expected past midnight into Friday morning as the low drifts southward in the gulf and southeasterly winds increase along Dixon Entrance. 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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