Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 9:37PM AKST until March 3 at 3:00PM 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. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 10 inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough and
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will be highly dependent
on how fast the changeover to rain occurs on Tuesday. A delay in
the changeover timing could result in higher snowfall amounts.
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 Sitka; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK