Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Dry Bay, AK ∙ Ocean Cape, AK ∙ Mount Hubbard, AK ∙ Dawes Glacier, AK ∙ Yahtse Glacier, AK ∙ Meade Point, AK ∙ Oily Lake, AK ∙ Kake, AK ∙ Yakutat Airport, AK ∙ Kupreanof, 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 WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts could be higher if the heaviest snow band, which is currently projected to set up west of Yakutat, moves further east. 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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