Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 13 at 6:55PM AKDT until March 13 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 13, 2026 - 7:55pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...POTENTIAL FOR MORE SNOW OVER THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.A weakening area of low pressure just west of southern Baranof
Island will continue drifting to the south through tonight. On
the east side of this low pressure system, bands of snowfall will
move southwest to northeast across the southern Alaska Panhandle.
While the snow is not expected to make travel difficult, slick
roads and periods of reduced visibility could briefly impact
travel by land or air through this evening. The snow showers
should become less numerous as the evening progresses and the
area of low pressure weakens.
* WHAT...Snow continuing. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway
Borough and City of Hyder.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will come in bands with brief
periods of reduced visibility. The snow should start to diminish
by late evening as the area of low pressure over the region
weakens.
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:
City and Borough of Wrangell; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; City of Hyder
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK