Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Chilkat Lake, AK ∙ Todd, AK ∙ Lulu Island, AK ∙ Hollis, AK ∙ Thunder Mountain, AK ∙ Kasaan, AK ∙ Kruzof Island, AK ∙ Cape Ommaney, AK ∙ Port Chilkoot, AK ∙ Hades Highway, AK

Headline

...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MID WEEK...
.A stationary low in the northern Gulf of Alaska will send several bands of snow showers across the northern and central panhandle through the week, producing widely variable snow accumulations. A more organized band of showers is pushing into portions of the northern and central panhandle Tuesday morning. Another organized band is likely to push through late Tuesday night through Wednesday. The Winter Weather Advisories could be upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers continue over the same area.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 625 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MID WEEK... .A stationary low in the northern Gulf of Alaska will send several bands of snow showers across the northern and central panhandle through the week, producing widely variable snow accumulations. A more organized band of showers is pushing into portions of the northern and central panhandle Tuesday morning. Another organized band is likely to push through late Tuesday night through Wednesday. The Winter Weather Advisories could be upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers continue over the same area. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations for the second advisory of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of snow showers moves through on Tuesday. Another band will move through late Tuesday night into Wednesday The convective nature of snow showers will result in variable accumulations. 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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