Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Point Ellis, AK ∙ Cape Augustine, AK ∙ Saxman Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Kake Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Coffman Cove, AK ∙ Annette Island, AK ∙ Port Protection, AK ∙ Hollis, AK ∙ Suemez Island, AK ∙ Ward Cove, AK

Headline

...LOW CONTINUES TO SEND BANDS OF SNOW SHOWERS INTO THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE...
A low pressure system over the southern gulf continues to send several waves of snow and rain/snow mix into the southern panhandle. Bands of hit-or-miss snow showers. Total snow accumulations will be highly dependent on temperatures. Afternoon temperatures could reach the mid to upper 30s, especially near the coast, possibly limiting overall snow accumulation. Further inland, areas could stay colder and receive higher amounts, especially the higher elevations of the Prince of Wales Island road system.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 359 AM AKDT Fri Mar 27 2026 ...LOW CONTINUES TO SEND BANDS OF SNOW SHOWERS INTO THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... A low pressure system over the southern gulf continues to send several waves of snow and rain/snow mix into the southern panhandle. Bands of hit-or-miss snow showers. Total snow accumulations will be highly dependent on temperatures. Afternoon temperatures could reach the mid to upper 30s, especially near the coast, possibly limiting overall snow accumulation. Further inland, areas could stay colder and receive higher amounts, especially the higher elevations of the Prince of Wales Island road system. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will be highly dependent on daytime temperatures. Afternoon temperatures will reach the mid to upper 30s limiting snow accumulation but inland areas could stay colder, and hit-or-miss snow showers will result in highly variable snow accumulations across Annette Island. Times of moderate snow can quickly reduce visibilities to below 1 mile. Snow showers diminish through the weekend. 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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