Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 22 at 7:26PM AKST until December 23 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 22, 2024 - 8:26pm
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 5:00am
Description:
...ACTIVE WINTRY WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...
.For the Haines Highway, 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. For the Klondike Highway, the next front will push
moisture northward. Lower elevations may start off as a rain/snow
mix before quickly switching to all rain. Cold air looks remain
in place at the higher elevations where mainly snow is expected.
* 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