Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 10:51PM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 11:51pm
Expires:
March 1, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PANHANDLE SNOW SATURDAY WITH POTENTIAL
FOR MORE SNOW SUNDAY...
Steady snowfall continues across a majority of the panhandle and
will continue as the low moves into the eastern gulf through
Saturday night before beginning to diminish.
South to southwest winds are causing temperatures to warm over
the southern outer coast with precipitation becoming a mix or
changing to all rain. Through Saturday night, snow will end on
the NW side of the low, from Sitka to Juneau and northward.
Moisture will decrease overnight Saturday across the south, but
then redevelop on Sunday as another system moves in. The
rain/snow line will likely hover in vicinity of Sumner Strait
Sunday into Monday with additional heavy snow expected for the
Petersburg and Wrangell areas and lighter snow northward. A
separate low pressure system looks to affect the region on
Tuesday with potential for snow to push northward once again.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island
and Kuiu Island.
* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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 Sitka; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK