Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 23 at 3:45AM AKDT until March 23 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 23, 2026 - 4:45am
Expires:
March 23, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE MONDAY...
.A weak open low is located over Baranof Island as of 330AM AKDT,
with a heavier band of snow showers moving northward towards the
Icy Strait Corridor communities. Minor forecast update expanding
to Juneau and Gustavus and increasing forecast snowfall with the
wave of showers slowing a bit based on satellite data. Snow
showers may bring visibility down to less then a mile at times,
potentially impacting the morning commute. Localized higher
snowfall rates will remain possible within heavier showers, with
most accumulations happening through Monday morning.
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A weakening low is near Baranof and
southern Chichagof Islands with a band of snow moving northward
from Angoon towards Hoonah. Snow showers will continue into
Monday morning.
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; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK