Full Notification

...INCOMING LOW BRINGING PROLONGED SNOWFALL TO THE KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .A low pressure system continues to work northward into the Gulf of Alaska this evening. Updated forecast guidance continues to show a track farther to the east bringing more moisture into the panhandle allowing for a greater potential for snow with the southwesterly winds near ridgetops.

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches west of MP 24 toward the border.

* WHERE...Haines Highway near Haines Customs.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates are expected to continue to increase as the next front moves closer to the panhandle. The heaviest rates are expected late this evening through the overnight hours into tomorrow before snowfall rates slow midday tomorrow.

* 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.