Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Cape Cross, AK ∙ Juneau, AK ∙ Klawock Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Salisbury Sound, AK ∙ Dry Bay, AK ∙ Prince of Wales Island, AK ∙ Lulu Island, AK ∙ Hollis, AK ∙ Rakof Islands, AK ∙ Mount Ada, AK

Headline

...MULTIPLE SYSTEMS MOVING INTO THE PANHANDLE BRINGING SNOW...
Snow showers are expected to continue into tomorrow as a low moves south along the coast. Times of moderate to heavy snow can occur. Some areas could potentially see up to warning level snow of six inches in twelve hours if multiple heavy showers start to impact the same area repeatedly. Elsewhere, snow accumulations could potentially be little to no accumulation leading to significant accumulation differences.

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 951 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2025 ...MULTIPLE SYSTEMS MOVING INTO THE PANHANDLE BRINGING SNOW... Snow showers are expected to continue into tomorrow as a low moves south along the coast. Times of moderate to heavy snow can occur. Some areas could potentially see up to warning level snow of six inches in twelve hours if multiple heavy showers start to impact the same area repeatedly. Elsewhere, snow accumulations could potentially be little to no accumulation leading to significant accumulation differences. ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka, City and Borough of Juneau and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will continue into tomorrow. Snow accumulations are going to be hit and miss with the showers. Some areas will see significant snow accumulations while other areas could see minor snow accumulations. Expect times of moderate to heavy snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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