Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 4 at 5:01AM AKST until January 6 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 6:01am
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 2:15pm
Description:
...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...
.For Yakutat, snow showers over the area are expected to continue
through the morning with very dry and fluffy snow. For the winter
storm warnings and advisories, a warm front is expected to move
northward Saturday night, bringing snow for Juneau and Gustavus
and up to the Klondike and Haines Highways. Warming temperatures
will push northward Sunday through Monday causing a change to
rain. A separate front will bring heavy rain and upper elevation
snow to the region Monday night through Tuesday.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight AKST Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the morning and evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will be heaviest Saturday night
into Sunday morning. Precipitation could change over to rain
earlier than forecast, reducing snowfall totals.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Glacier Bay; City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK