Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Juneau Intl Airport, AK ∙ Thane, AK ∙ Auke Bay, AK ∙ Douglas, AK ∙ Hawk Inlet, AK ∙ Wright Glacier, AK ∙ Juneau, AK ∙ Tee Harbor, AK ∙ Hades Highway, AK ∙ Douglas Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK

Headline

...INTERMITTENT SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY...
.Numerous snow showers are continuing to make their way across the gulf and overspreading the panhandle today. A more organized band of showers developed near the Icy Strait corridor and Juneau this morning that is being enhanced by the addition of overrunning of cold air starting to blow in from the north. Snow continues around Juneau, Hoonah, Gustavus and Pelican currently and should start to diminish through the afternoon. Areas farther south will see additional snowfall today as the showers over the gulf continue to stream in from the west, gradually tapering off from north to south through the day. Snowfall accumulations will be highly variable due to hit or miss nature of showers and locally higher amounts are expected. Temperatures will continue to gradually fall through Thursday across the northern panhandle.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1141 AM AKST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...INTERMITTENT SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH THURSDAY... .Numerous snow showers are continuing to make their way across the gulf and overspreading the panhandle today. A more organized band of showers developed near the Icy Strait corridor and Juneau this morning that is being enhanced by the addition of overrunning of cold air starting to blow in from the north. Snow continues around Juneau, Hoonah, Gustavus and Pelican currently and should start to diminish through the afternoon. Areas farther south will see additional snowfall today as the showers over the gulf continue to stream in from the west, gradually tapering off from north to south through the day. Snowfall accumulations will be highly variable due to hit or miss nature of showers and locally higher amounts are expected. Temperatures will continue to gradually fall through Thursday across the northern panhandle. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to taper off through the afternoon. Visibility could be less then a mile at times. 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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