Full Notification

...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOLLOWED BY RAIN FOR MOST NORTHERN SE AK... .Heavy snow showers are changing over to rain across the Icy Strait Corridor. Snow is holding on longer for areas north of the Icy Strait Corridor (Haines), with a changeover to rain expected through late Thursday evening. The one exception will be the Klondike Highway, which will stay cold enough to remain snow through Friday.

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Visibilities as low as 1/2 mile.

* WHERE...Haines Borough, Klukwan,Chilkat Peninsula south of Haines.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Spotters in the area report around 6 to 9 inches have accumulated around the area since midnight. Snow will end through the evening with highest snow amounts anticipated in the town area and south along the peninsula. The snow is expected to start to transition to through the late evening hours.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN

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.