Full Notification

...LOW CONTINUES TO SEND BANDS OF PRECIPITATION INTO THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... A low pressure system remains over the southern gulf sending several waves of precipitation into the southern panhandle. Snow is ongoing with with one wave early Thursday morning, and another midday to late Thursday. The first band of precipitation is bringing the most moisture over Prince of Wales Island with highest snow accumulations along the southern portion of the Island and over the roadway system at higher elevations. The second round of precipitation focuses more on Annette Island and the Ketchikan area. For those areas, moderate snow will begin around noon with heaviest precipitation expected Thursday evening. Total snow accumulations will be highly dependent on day time high temperatures. Afternoon temperatures could reach the mid to upper 30s limiting snow accumulation but inland areas could stay cold.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will be highly dependent on day time high temperatures. Afternoon temperatures could reach the mid to upper 30s limiting snow accumulation but inland areas could stay cold. Times of moderate snow can quickly reduce visibilities to below 2 miles.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather.