< Winter Weather Advisory Alaska | Effective 03/17/2026 07:57

Winter Weather Advisory Alaska | Effective 03/17/2026 07:57

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 6:57AM AKDT until March 18 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 17, 2026 - 7:57am
Expires: 
March 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MID WEEK... .A stationary low in the northern Gulf of Alaska will send several bands of snow showers across the northern and central panhandle through the week, producing widely variable snow accumulations. A more organized band of showers is pushing into portions of the northern and central panhandle Tuesday morning. Another organized band is likely to push through late Tuesday night through Wednesday. The Winter Weather Advisories could be upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers continue over the same area. * WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations for the second advisory of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of snow showers moves through on Tuesday. Another band will move through late Tuesday night into Wednesday The convective nature of snow showers will result in variable accumulations.
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 Juneau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Juneau AK