Full Notification

...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Thursday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to move into the area late Thursday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected past midnight, as the low drifts southward in the gulf and southeasterly winds increase along Dixon Entrance.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH ... 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.