Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 21 at 6:13PM AKDT until March 21 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 7:13pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...
.A heavy band of snow is moving through the panhandle, bringing a
short period of heavy snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
While this band will move over relatively quickly, showers along
the back side of the band will continue periods of light to
moderate snow overnight. Temperatures are expected to start
cooling again this evening into Sunday with bands of snow moving
through the southern and central panhandle Sunday into Sunday
night. Accumulations in the south will be the highest on the
higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but
will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday
evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be near Haines
and along the Chilkat Peninsula with lower snow rates farther
up the Haines Highway. Though snow rate could increase again
near Haines Customs near the international border.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
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.
Area Description:
Haines Borough and Klukwan
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender: