Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast and Upper Lynn Canal including Haines, Skagway, and Yakutat.

* WHEN...From midnight Saturday night to 6 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause power outages. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ponding could develop after a changeover to rain. In areas of deep snow pack, additional snow and a changeover to rain could challenge load bearing ability of roof- tops, boats, and aircraft. Confidence in a rain changeover is lowest in this region. There is a chance snow could mix with freezing rain at times.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO CAPE SUCKLING COASTAL AREA ... TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY ... HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.