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...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE CONTINUES... .The long duration snow event is ongoing as a band of moderate snowfall is tracking inland today. This band is bringing snow for those along the coast and to the Icy Strait Corridor area. The snow will continue through tonight and early Tuesday morning. Farther south, snow showers are expected for the central panhandle for Monday afternoon into Monday night. Placement of these showers is highly uncertain, but has been pinned down from northern Prince of Wales Island up to around Petersburg. While snow showers could certainly develop outside of this area, highest likelihood, based on latest analysis, have prompted Winter Weather Advisories for northern Prince of Wales and Petersburg for tonight. Stay tuned for updates.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of moderate precipitation have been causing snow-melt cooling, which has allowed snow to fall in the Sitka area even though temps are well above freezing. Snowfall rates will vary substantially as the main forecast challenge remains moisture availability. Lighter snowfall rates and warming temperatures would also limit snowfall totals.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.