Winter Weather Advisory until 04:00PM Thursday
...PERIODS OF SNOW THROUGH MID WEEK... .Light snow continuing in various inland areas this afternoon with around 2 to 4 inches already accumulated in Juneau and Petersburg. There should be a brief break in the snow tonight before more snow showers move in from the West Wednesday into Wednesday night. Snow accumulations will be highly variable Wednesday into Wednesday night with W to SW orientied slopes favored for higher snow totals.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be highly variable with localized locations having a chance of seeing accumulations a few inches higher or lower then the above range.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA ... PRINCE OF WALES 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.
Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ASTKTN followed by your message, to 888777
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
