Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 11:35AM AKST until December 24 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 12:35pm
Expires:
December 23, 2024 - 8:45pm
Description:
...ACTIVE WINTRY WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE...
.A front will continue to push moisture northward, reinforced by
another frontal trough Monday evening. Lower elevations near
Skagway have already seen a transition to all rain this morning as
warm strong southerly winds have pushed up Lynn Canal. Cold air
looks to remain in place at the higher elevations where mainly
snow is expected along the Klondike Highway. The Haines Highway
will likewise see cooling temperatures and snowfall, with the
heaviest rates occurring during the overnight hours late Monday
night.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Klondike Highway.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold air in place will support mainly snow
at the higher elevations along the highway. Heaviest snow rates
are expected Monday night, lighter rates are likely Monday
afternoon into Monday evening.
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:
Municipality of Skagway
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK