Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 14 at 9:28AM AKDT until March 15 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS OVER NE GULF COAST SATURDAY...
.Snow showers will develop into an organized band across the NE
Gulf through the day Saturday. Advisory level snowfall rates of
around 1 inch per 3 hours is expected from Yakutat to Sitka, with
lighter rates inland. If snow showers train over one location for
an extended period of time, visibility could drop to a half mile
at times with greater accumulations. Snow showers will taper off
early Sunday ahead of a stronger low pressure system that will
track northward and bring steady snow back into the area with
heavier rates.
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As of 915am, a band of heavier snow showers
is visible on satellite and radar off shore near Biorka Island
moving eastward towards Sitka. The greatest snowfall rates are
expected over the next few hours, becoming more isolated into
late Saturday afternoon. A stronger front is still anticipated
late tonight into early Sunday morning with additional snowfall
expected.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK