Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 19 at 3:44PM AKDT until March 20 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 19, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
March 20, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE INTO FRIDAY...
.Snow showers from the Gulf of Alaska will continue through
Friday morning at least. Additional snowfall accumulations of
3 to 7 inches are expected through Friday, with some locally
higher amounts possible. A more organized area of showers is
currently moving through the northern panhandle as of 3 pm
Thursday, bringing heavier snow showers with visibilities down to
less then a mile at times. 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. 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. A
relative lull in the heaviest bands of showers is likely for most
areas later on Friday, but more snow will likely sweep into the
panhandle for the weekend.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3
to 7 inches. Visibilities reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow showers are expected through
Thursday night. Amounts could be highly variable. Wind gusts to
40 mph this evening.
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:
City and Borough of Yakutat
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
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