Full Notification

...SNOW FOR NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Tuesday night into Wednesday, a strong system will approach from the south, pushing moisture northward. Cold temperatures aloft will yield snow development beginning Wednesday morning for the upper elevations of Klondike and Haines Highways. By late Wednesday morning moderate to heavy snow will begin to impact these areas and continue into the afternoon hours. Communities near sea level are expected to remain warm enough to see rain.

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway beyond mile post 36.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates of up to 0.5 inches per hour are expected in the early afternoon hours. Snow accumulations will diminish through the evening hours before a transition to more rain than snow by late Wednesday night.

* 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.