Winter Weather Advisory

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 WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 10 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will be highly dependent on how fast the changeover to rain occurs on Tuesday. A delay in the changeover timing could result in higher snowfall amounts. Sitka is already seeing a rain/snow mix this morning though they could change to all snow as heavier precip rates move in before changing back to rain later. 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.