Full Notification

...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .The next band of precipitation is expected to move through Sunday morning. Cold, stable, dry air moving in from Canada is currently preventing most moisture from reaching Gustavus, Juneau, and Haines. The lack of saturation is causing the snow to fall as fine flakes, limiting accumulation. Therefore, the winter storm warnings in the aforementioned areas were replaced with winter weather advisories to reflect the snow rates for the remainder of the event. The arctic boundary is currently just south of the Angoon area, with snow expected to begin in Kake in the afternoon hours. The next system moving up from the south for Monday look to bring additional accumulation to the southern panhandle, including Petersburg, Wrangell, and Prince of Wales Island.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to one mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates will diminish over the course of today, with the highest rates currently occurring.

* 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.