Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 7:38PM AKST until December 24 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 8:38pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 5:00am
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. Total snow accumulations around 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Haines Highway, especially near Haines Customs.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snow rates and accumulations are
expected Monday night.
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