Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Tracy Arm, AK ∙ Casement Glacier, AK ∙ Hoonah Seaplane Base, AK ∙ Palma Bay, AK ∙ Angoon Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Glacier Bay, AK ∙ Hades Highway, AK ∙ Game Creek, AK ∙ Hawk Inlet, AK ∙ Cape Cross, AK

Headline

...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
Another system is moving into the panhandle early this morning is bringing heavier snowfall rates across much of central and northern southeast Alaska. Snow is expected to mix with and eventually change over to rain on Tuesday from Kake over to Petersburg, however, if the changeover is delayed, snowfall amounts could be higher.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 625 AM AKST Tue Mar 3 2026 ...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY... Another system is moving into the panhandle early this morning is bringing heavier snowfall rates across much of central and northern southeast Alaska. Snow is expected to mix with and eventually change over to rain on Tuesday from Kake over to Petersburg, however, if the changeover is delayed, snowfall amounts could be higher. ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Admiralty Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Tuesday morning and afternoon, with snowfall rates of an inch an hour possible. 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.

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