Full Notification

...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEK... .Snow showers from the Gulf of Alaska will continue through Friday morning at least. Snowfall accumulations of 7 to 16 inches are expected through Friday, with some locally higher amounts possible. A more organized area of showers is expected to impact the NE gulf coast on Thursday bringing more intense snow falls which has prompted the addition of winter storm warnings for Yakutat and Pelican. However, accumulations will be limited during the daytime due to warmer temperatures as we are now into the latter half of March. In addition, snowfall accumulations will be widely variable across the area due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, however rates as high as 1 inch per hour and visibilities down to 1/2 mile or less will be possible within any heavier showers that repeatedly move over the same location. Advisories could be upgraded to short-fuse Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers continue over the same area. A relative lull in the heaviest showers is likely for some areas on Friday, but more snow may sweep into the panhandle for the weekend.

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Visibilities reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to 1 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow showers are expected starting early Thursday morning and will last into Thursday night. Amounts could be highly variable.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. 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.