Full Notification

...POSSIBLE SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Confidence has increased on an overrunning event which will bring warning level snow to the northern panhandle. Cold, dry, northerly winds will undercut warm moist air, resulting in snow accumulation for Skagway, Haines, and surrounding area. What is uncertain is how strong the northerly winds will push the band of snow southward.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough including downtown Haines, Klukwan, and Haines Highway.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow moisture content is expected to be lower, resulting in light, dry snow. Stronger, northerly winds following the event may result in reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions from blowing snow.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY ... HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN

Instructions:

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.