Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 5 at 3:36AM AKST until January 6 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 4:36am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 1:00pm
Description:
...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...
.Snow showers over the area are expected to continue through the
day with mainly dry and fluffy snow. For the Winter Storm
Warnings and Advisories, a warm front moving northward Saturday
night, is 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 liquid.
Timing issues are complicating the changeover times. 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...Gustavus and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to midnight AKST Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will be heaviest Saturday night
into Sunday morning. The timing for the precipitation changeover
to liquid may vary leading to different 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