Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 6:37PM AKDT until March 17 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 7:37pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
...HIT OR MISS SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MID WEEK.. A
stationary low in the northern Gulf of Alaska will send several
bands of snow showers across the northern and central panhandle
through the week. These snow showers will continue to be isolated
to scattered in nature, producing widely variable accumulations
over short distances. A more organized band of showers is
expected to push into portions of the northern and central
panhandle by Monday night into Tuesday morning. The Winter
Weather Advisories could be upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings if
heavier snow showers continue over the same area.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land and air could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A more organized band of snow showers will
push northward through Tuesday morning. Due to the hit or miss
nature of snow showers, accumulations will be highly variable
across short distances.
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