Winter Storm Warning

Locations Affected

Skagway Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, AK ∙ Skagway, AK ∙ Skagway Airport, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1259 PM AKDT Fri Oct 30 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM AKDT SATURDAY TO 9 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 14 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Klondike Highway including White Pass * WHEN...From 10 AM AKDT Saturday to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Conditions will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will start out around 600' early Saturday morning but are expected to rise to around 1,500' by mid day Saturday. This will limit snow accumulations for places below milepost 10 on the Klondike Highway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions where available call 511 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

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