Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 27 at 3:59AM AKDT until March 28 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 4:59am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
...LOW CONTINUES TO SEND BANDS OF SNOW SHOWERS INTO THE SOUTHERN
PANHANDLE...
A low pressure system over the southern gulf continues to send
several waves of snow and rain/snow mix into the southern
panhandle. Bands of hit-or-miss snow showers. Total snow
accumulations will be highly dependent on temperatures. Afternoon
temperatures could reach the mid to upper 30s, especially near
the coast, possibly limiting overall snow accumulation. Further
inland, areas could stay colder and receive higher amounts,
especially the higher elevations of the Prince of Wales Island
road system.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches.
* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will be highly
dependent on daytime temperatures. Afternoon temperatures will
reach the mid to upper 30s limiting snow accumulation but
inland areas could stay colder, and hit-or-miss snow showers
will result in highly variable snow accumulations across
Ketchikan Gateway Borough. Times of moderate snow can quickly
reduce visibilities to below 1 mile. Snow showers diminish
through the weekend.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
Area Description:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK