Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 21 at 6:53PM AKDT until March 22 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 21, 2026 - 7:53pm
Expires:
March 22, 2026 - 4:00am
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...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest accumulations will be with the
heavy band of snow moving in in the next few hours, but showers
may 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:
City and Borough of Yakutat
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK