“Winter Weather Advisory until 03:00PM Thursday” from A-South : Nixle

Wednesday December 17th, 2025 :: 04:26 a.m. AKST

Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory until 03:00PM Thursday

...A BAND OF ORGANIZED SHOWERS WILL SPREAD SNOW INTO SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... .Showers formed by the cold air streaming into the gulf of Alaska will rotate into the southern panhandle this afternoon and evening.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect that more of the precipitation will transition to snow early Thursday morning. Localized amounts may be higher than expected due to training showers, particularly on South Tongass.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather.

Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118

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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

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