Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 6:27PM AKDT until March 22 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 7:27pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 3:30am
Description:
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY
NIGHT...
.A heavy band of snow is moving through the panhandle, bringing a
short period of heavy snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
While this band will move over relatively quickly, showers along
the back side of the band will continue periods of light to
moderate snow overnight. Temperatures are expected to start
cooling again this evening into Sunday with bands of snow moving
through the southern and central panhandle Sunday into Sunday
night. Accumulations in the south will be the highest on the
higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but
will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday
evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening.
* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional
snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. For the second Winter
Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3
to 5 inches.
* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.
* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM AKDT
Sunday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM
Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged.
The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the first advisory, highest
accumulations will be with the initial heavy band of snow, but
showers will continue through the night.
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:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK