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A-South
Monday December 16th, 2024 :: 02:45 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until 06:00PM Wednesday

...NEXT ROUND OF SNOW FOR THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... .Low pressure will track east northeast through Dixon Entrance Tuesday night through Wednesday bringing a period of snow to the far southern panhandle. Freezing levels will rise through Wednesday evening, causing a change over to rain as the system moves out. Periods of freezing rain are possible at the onset of precipitation and again before the transition to all rain.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Greatest snowfall rates expected early Wednesday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND ... KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH ... ANNETTE ISLAND

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.

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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