Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 9:37PM AKST until March 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 2, 2026 - 10:37pm
Expires:
March 3, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH MIDWEEK...
Light snow will continue tonight along the Icy Strait corridor
south to Sumner Strait, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible.
Another system moving into the panhandle tonight will bring
heavier snowfall rates across much of central and northern
southeast Alaska. Snow is expected to mix with and eventually
change over to rain on Tuesday from Sitka over to Kake and
Petersburg, however, if the changeover is delayed, snowfall
amounts could be higher.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8
inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Tuesday to noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts could be higher if the
heaviest snow band, which is currently projected to set up west
of Yakutat, moves further east.
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:
City and Borough of Yakutat
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK