Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 5:39PM AKST until December 23 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 6:39pm
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 5:30am
Description:
...FREEZING RAIN OBSERVED IN THE UPPER CHILKAT VALLEY...
.Rain, mixing with snow at times, and freezing rain has been
observed along the highway this evening. With forecasted steady
temperatures near 32 degrees in the upper portions of the Valley,
no big changes are expected in the weather overnight. So the risk
of freezing rain and icy surfaces will continue.
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of up to one
quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Haines Highway, mainly north of 20 mile.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain, mixing with snow at times, falling on
already icy surfaces and/or hard pack snow will remain slick,
even at above freezing temperatures.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.
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