Winter Weather Advisory 12/24/2024 04:38 for areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 24 at 3:38AM AKST until December 24 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 24, 2024 - 4:38am
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 7:00am
Description: 
...ACTIVE WINTRY WEATHER IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .A front will continue to push moisture northward into the area Tuesday morning. 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. Snowfall rates should start to diminish Tuesday morning. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 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.
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