Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 3:44AM AKDT until March 16 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 4:44am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL CONTINUES INTO MONDAY... A strong
low pressure system is currently tracking northward towards the
panhandle, with snow transitioning to rain across much of the
southern panhandle through early Monday. For the northern and
central Alaska Panhandle, drier air and a bit of a later start to
the heavier snowfall is expected. As a result, have lowered storm
total snowfall amounts. Current forecast snowfall accumulations
within the Winter Storm Warnings are between 4 to 8 inches, with
locally higher amounts expected through Monday afternoon. For
communities in Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings
south of the Icy Strait Corridor, up to two additional inches of
snow possible through Monday morning.
Snow showers will then continue behind this system with widely
variable accumulations through the rest of the week.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow expected to redevelop this morning or
be mixed with rain.
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