Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 17 at 6:25AM AKDT until March 17 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 7:25am
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
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, producing widely variable snow
accumulations. A more organized band of showers is pushing into
portions of the northern and central panhandle Tuesday morning.
Another organized band is likely to push through late Tuesday
night through Wednesday. The Winter Weather Advisories could be
upgraded to Winter Storm Warnings if heavier snow showers continue
over the same area.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka and
City and Borough of Juneau. City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land and air could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of snow showers moves through on
Tuesday. Another band will move through late Tuesday night into
Wednesday The convective nature of snow showers will result in
variable accumulations.
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 Yakutat; Eastern Chichagof Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK