< Winter Weather Advisory 03/05/2026 16:47 Alaska

Winter Weather Advisory 03/05/2026 16:47 Alaska

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 5 at 3:47PM AKST until March 5 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 5, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
March 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOLLOWED BY RAIN FOR MOST NORTHERN SE AK... .Heavy snow showers have are changing over to rain across the Icy Strait Corridor. Snow could hold on longer for areas north of the Icy Strait Corridor (Haines) before a changeover to rain occurs. The one exception will be the Klondike Highway, which will stay cold enough to remain snow through Friday. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan and the Chilkat Peninsula south of Haines. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 6 inches have already accumulated around the area since midnight. Heaviest snow amounts anticipated in the town area and south along the peninsula. The snow is expected to start to transition to through the evening hours.
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: 
Haines Borough and Klukwan
Forcast Office: 
NWS Juneau AK