Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00PM Friday
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Snow accumulations of 5 to 12 inches possible.
* WHERE...Northern Panhandle including: Skagway, Haines, Gustavus, Pelican, Hoonah, Juneau, and surrounding areas.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon AKST Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to reduced visibility and blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light, dry, snow will fall Thursday night then greater rates are expected Friday afternoon and evening.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY ... HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN ... GLACIER BAY ... EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND ... CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO LISIANSKI STRAIT ... CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU
Instructions:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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