Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued March 21 at 5:57PM AKDT until March 21 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 6:57pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...
.Temperatures are expected to start cooling again this evening
into Sunday with bands of snow moving through the southern and
central panhandle Sunday into Sunday night. Accumulations in the
south will be the highest on the higher elevations of Prince of
Wales Island midday Sunday, but will have more accumulations
expected at sea level by Sunday evening and night as temperatures
cool Sunday evening.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2
to 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be near Haines
and along the Chilkat Peninsula with lower snow rates farther
up the Haines Highway. Though snow rate could increase again
near Haines Customs near the international border.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender: