Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00AM Saturday
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast including Yakutat.
* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow was reported in Yakutat at 6 PM when around 3 to 4 inches fell in 3 hours time. No further reports have been received. Snow turned to rain early this morning as temperatures warmed into the mid 30s. Temperatures have now fallen and showers with off and on snow is expected. Snowfall accumulations will be highly variable in showers today through this evening. Visibility will fall significantly in heavier showers.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ASTKTN followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Winter Weather Advisory