Full Notification

...SNOW FOR THE HAINES AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .Incoming front will move over the panhandle from south to north. As it approaches SE AK, outflow winds will bring cool air in from Canada. When the front arrives in northern Lynn Canal, temps in Skagway will warm so mainly rain is expected in Skagway. Farther up the highway, temps will remain near or just below freezing so mainly snow is expected. Snow will begin in the morning but the heaviest rates will be in the afternoon. For Haines Highway, dry westerly drainage flow at the surface will allow for prefrontal southeasterly flow aloft to overrun cold air. Heavier rates late Thursday morning and into the afternoon will sustain cold temperatures, keeping precipitation type as snow before diminishing.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest rates will begin Thursday morning around 10 AM and continue through around 2 PM Thursday afternoon. Snow will increasingly become dense and wet after 2 PM.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN

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.