Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 9:52AM AKDT until March 18 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
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 have been
expanded further southward given expected heavier precipitation
rates leading to a transition to more snow. Advisories could be
upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers
continue over the same area.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 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:
Haines Borough and Klukwan
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK