Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 3 at 3:41AM AKST until March 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 4:41am
Expires:
March 3, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
Another system is moving into the panhandle early this morning
is bringing heavier snowfall rates across much of central and
northern southeast Alaska. Snow is expected to mix with and
eventually change over to rain on Tuesday from Sitka over to Kake
and Petersburg, however, if the changeover is delayed, snowfall
amounts could be higher.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 13
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph near downtown Juneau and
Douglas.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency. The hazardous conditions could
impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected
Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning, with snowfall rates of
an inch an hour possible. Gusty winds around downtown Juneau and
Douglas could cause some areas of blowing snow.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
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