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A-South
Thursday February 23rd, 2023 :: 06:00 a.m. AKST

Advisory

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

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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

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