Full Notification

...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE STARTING LATE FRIDAY EVENING... .A large system moving in from the southwest late Friday evening will bring the next round of substantial snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will push over the area late Friday night into Saturday from W to E, followed quickly by another atmospheric wave that will continue the precipitation throughout the weekend. The warm front Friday night through Saturday will bring heavy snowfall across the panhandle through the morning hours, lasting through Sunday for the northern panhandle, while the southern panhandle will begin to see a transition to rain as warm air pushes in. Uncertainty remains regarding the exact snowfall amounts and the precise timing of the transition to rain, however many areas are expected to see over 12 inches in 24 hours Saturday.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Admiralty Island and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow is expected to be the heaviest during the morning hours and with the snow becoming more wet and heavy as time goes on before transitioning to rain.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA ... ADMIRALTY ISLAND ... ANNETTE ISLAND

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.