Winter Weather Advisory

Headline

...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
The next surge of snow is expected this evening as the main low moves closer to the panhandle bringing more moisture to the area. This next surge of moisture is expected to bring increasing snowfall rates to the Icy Strait corridor this evening. Along with this second wave of snow, the original band of snow is expected to set up around the Yakutat area bringing more accumulating snow to the area with the heaviest parts to the west of Yakutat.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 252 PM AKST Tue Mar 3 2026 ...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY... The next surge of snow is expected this evening as the main low moves closer to the panhandle bringing more moisture to the area. This next surge of moisture is expected to bring increasing snowfall rates to the Icy Strait corridor this evening. Along with this second wave of snow, the original band of snow is expected to set up around the Yakutat area bringing more accumulating snow to the area with the heaviest parts to the west of Yakutat. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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.