Winter Weather Advisory until 03:00PM Thursday 
...MULTIPLE SYSTEMS MOVING INTO THE PANHANDLE BRINGING SNOW... The snow from the first event has mostly ended across the panhandle. Our next wave of snow showers is expected to move into the area starting this evening. Some areas could potentially see up to warning level snow of six inches in twelve hours if multiple heavy showers start to impact the same area repeatedly. Elsewhere, snow accumulations could potentially be little to no accumulation leading to significant accumulation differences.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches.
* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka, City and Borough of Juneau and Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to increase during this evening into the overnight hours after a brief break. Snow accumulations are going to be hit and miss with the showers. Some areas will see significant snow accumulations while other areas could see minor snow accumulations.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO LISIANSKI STRAIT ... CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA ... CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU ... PRINCE OF WALES 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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ASTKTN followed by your message, to 888777
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