Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 6:46PM AKDT until March 16 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 7:46pm
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL RETURNS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY... A
strong low pressure system is currently tracking northward
towards the panhandle, snow transitioning to rain across much of
the southern panhandle through Sunday night. For the northern and
central Alaska Panhandle, anticipating a bit later start, by
early Sunday evening and continuing into Monday. No significant
snowfall forecast changes.Current forecast snowfall accumulations
within the Winter Storm Warnings are between 6 to 12 inches, with
locally higher amounts expected through Monday afternoon. For
southern panhandle communities in Winter Weather Advisories,
expecting total snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches before a
changeover to rain or a rain/snow mix, highest totals within
interior Prince of Wales Island.
Snow showers will then continue behind this system with widely
variable accumulations through the rest of the week.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates expected through
Sunday 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:
City and Borough of Sitka
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK