Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 3 at 2:52PM AKST until March 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...
The next surge of snow is expected this evening as the main low
moves closer to the panhandle bringing more moisture to the area.
This next surge of moisture is expected to bring increasing
snowfall rates to the Icy Strait corridor this evening. Along with
this second wave of snow, the original band of snow is expected to
set up around the Yakutat area bringing more accumulating snow to
the area with the heaviest parts to the west of Yakutat.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 10
inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected this
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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