Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 16 at 4:48AM AKDT until March 16 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 5:48am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL CONTINUES INTO MONDAY..A strong low
pressure system is currently tracking northward towards the
panhandle, with snow transitioning to rain across much of the
southern panhandle through early Monday. For the northern and
central Alaska Panhandle, drier air has interfered with moisture
transport into the area, and so have lowered storm total snowfall
amounts. Snowfall rates will diminish as the system departs
through Monday morning.
Heavy Snow showers will then build in behind this system with widely
variable accumulations through the rest of the week
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaska.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow has been having trouble
reaching northward past Hoonah as of early Monday morning,
although still expecting some accumulation, amounts with the
initial system may be lower than anticipated for the northern
half of the Icy Strait Corridor and Juneau. Locally higher
amounts are possible. Snow showers will begin in the wake of the
initial system and strengthen Monday night through Tuesday.
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:
Haines Borough and Klukwan; Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
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