Winter Weather Advisory 12/23/2024 20:38 for areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 7:38PM AKST until December 24 at 6:00AM 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. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * 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. Heavier snow rates 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: 
Municipality of Skagway
Forcast Office: 
NWS Juneau AK