Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 9:02AM AKST until March 5 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 10:02am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOLLOWED BY RAIN FOR NORTHERN SE AK...
.Heavy snow showers embedded within a system moving across SE AK
are bringing periods of heavy snow to the Icy Strait Corridor
northward. Precipitation will remain as snow through the morning
hours before changing over to snow through the afternoon, though
snow could hold on longer for areas north of the Icy Strait
Corridor (Haines) before a changeover to rain occurs.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Road, marine, and air travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 4 inches has already accumulated
around the area since midnight. The snow is expected to start to
transition to rain late in the afternoon.
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:
Haines Borough and Klukwan
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK