Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Bucareli Bay, AK ∙ Hollis, AK ∙ Alsek Glacier, AK ∙ Necker Islands, AK ∙ Port Armstrong, AK ∙ Tyndall Glacier, AK ∙ Glacier Bay, AK ∙ Sitka Airport, AK ∙ Thane, AK ∙ Whale Pass, AK

Headline

...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK...
.The Winter Weather Advisories have been expanded in area and extended in time through early Friday morning as scattered to numerous bands snow showers are expected to continually push into the panhandle through the late week. Snowfall accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are expected through Thursday, with some locally higher amounts possible. However, accumulations will be limited during the daytime due to warmer temperatures as we are now into the latter half of March. In addition, snowfall accumulations will be widely variable across the advisory areas due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, however rates as high as 1 inch per hour and visibilities down to 1/2 mile or less will be possible within any heavier showers that repeatedly move over the same location. Advisories could be upgraded to short-fuse Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers continue over the same area. A relative lull in the heaviest showers is likely for some areas on Friday, but more snow may sweep into the panhandle for the weekend.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 355 AM AKDT Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK... .The Winter Weather Advisories have been expanded in area and extended in time through early Friday morning as scattered to numerous bands snow showers are expected to continually push into the panhandle through the late week. Snowfall accumulations of 8 to 16 inches are expected through Thursday, with some locally higher amounts possible. However, accumulations will be limited during the daytime due to warmer temperatures as we are now into the latter half of March. In addition, snowfall accumulations will be widely variable across the advisory areas due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, however rates as high as 1 inch per hour and visibilities down to 1/2 mile or less will be possible within any heavier showers that repeatedly move over the same location. Advisories could be upgraded to short-fuse Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers continue over the same area. A relative lull in the heaviest showers is likely for some areas on Friday, but more snow may sweep into the panhandle for the weekend. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another heavier band of snow will move through Wednesday. Due to the showery nature of the snow, accumulations will be highly variable with periods of melting in sunny breaks. Highest accumulations expected at elevation and along interior roadways. Scattered Snow showers are expected to then continue through at least Friday morning. 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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