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. For Yakutat, convective snow showers will cause fast accumulating snow for a short time.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin as wet and heavy before transitioning to drier, light snow. Convective snow showers will cause reduced visibilities down to 1/2 mile.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.