Winter Storm Watch
...Accumulating Snow For the Klondike and Haines Highways...
.Two rounds of snow are ahead of us. A system moving into the
Panhandle Tuesday evening will bring with it a round of wet snow
with the possibility of blowing snow for the Klondike Highway.
Snowfall totals will be variable, as high winds could result in
more reduced visibilities and less actual snow accumulation.
After a short break, a storm force system will be moving up into
the panhandle late Wednesday night, bringing the next round of
more significant snow to the upper elevations of the Klondike
Highway and the Haines Highway. Currently expecting around 1 to 2
inches per every 3 hours to persist through Thursday night..
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to
10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Over the higher elevations of the Haines Highway.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will result in variable
snowfall amounts. Blowing snow could result in both reduced
visibilities as well as lower snowfall amounts than
anticipated..
From: Feb 10, 2026 23:17
Until: Feb 13, 2026 09:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN INNER CHANNELS...
.A storm force system is bringing the next round of more
significant snow to the Haines Highway and less so for the
Klondike Highway. As precipitation rates increase, precipitation
is expected to transition to only snow. A majority of the higher
snow rates are anticipated during the early morning hours of
Thursday. At this time, rates have a 30-50% chance to exceed one
inch per hour during the early morning hours for Haines and Haines
Highway, and around a 30% chance to exceed half an inch per hour
for the Klondike Highway.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Skagway and Klondike Highway.
* WHEN...Through 3 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow rates are anticipated during
the early morning hours of Thursday, amounts near sea level may
be lower if precipitation rates are insufficient to result in
sustained isothermal cooling of the atmosphere.
From: Feb 12, 2026 15:35
Until: Feb 12, 2026 23:45
Winter Storm Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN INNER CHANNELS...
.A storm force system is bringing the next round of more
significant snow to the Haines Highway and less so for the
Klondike Highway. As precipitation rates increase, precipitation
is expected to transition to only snow. A majority of the higher
snow rates are anticipated during the early morning hours of
Thursday. At this time, rates have a 30-50% chance to exceed one
inch per hour during the early morning hours for Haines and Haines
Highway, and around a 30% chance to exceed half an inch per hour
for the Klondike Highway.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8
inches.
* WHERE...Haines and Haines Highway.
* WHEN...Through 3 PM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow rates, possibly greater
than one inch per hour, are anticipated during the early
morning hours of Thursday.
From: Feb 12, 2026 15:35
Until: Feb 12, 2026 23:45
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use
extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.
From: Feb 11, 2026 10:37
Until: Feb 11, 2026 16:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use
extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.
From: Feb 11, 2026 02:50
Until: Feb 11, 2026 16:00
Winter Storm Watch
...Accumulating Snow For the Klondike and Haines Highways...
.Two rounds of snow are ahead of us. A system moving into the
Panhandle Tuesday evening will bring with it a round of wet snow
with the possibility of blowing snow for the Klondike Highway.
Snowfall totals will be variable, as high winds could result in
more reduced visibilities and less actual snow accumulation.
After a short break, a storm force system will be moving up into
the panhandle late Wednesday night, bringing the next round of
more significant snow to the upper elevations of the Klondike
Highway and the Haines Highway. Currently expecting around 1 to
2 inches per every 3 hours to persist through Thursday night..
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to
10 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Over the higher elevations of the Haines Highway.
* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High winds will result in variable
snowfall amounts. Blowing snow could result in both reduced
visibilities as well as lower snowfall amounts than
anticipated.
From: Feb 11, 2026 07:13
Until: Feb 11, 2026 15:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use
extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.
From: Feb 10, 2026 23:38
Until: Feb 11, 2026 07:45
Special Weather Statement
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds
over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast
Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will
increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for
windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska.
Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the
frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels
and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy
rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the
progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this
time.
Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift
northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska
sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of
strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details
on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be
honed in on in the coming days.
Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in
the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the
weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind
pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a
return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across
northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change
and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
From: Feb 08, 2026 22:57
Until: Feb 10, 2026 01:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM AKST this evening.
For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through late
Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects,
damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea,
or air could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the wind advisory, strongest winds are
expected through the afternoon, diminishing through the evening.
For the high wind watch, winds will gradually build through the
day Tuesday as a front approaches, and are expected to peak
sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
From: Feb 08, 2026 22:07
Until: Feb 09, 2026 06:15
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 45 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM AKST this evening.
For the High Wind Watch, from Tuesday evening through late
Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects,
damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea,
or air could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the wind advisory, strongest winds are
expected through the afternoon, diminishing through the evening.
For the high wind watch, winds will gradually build through the
day Tuesday as a front approaches, and are expected to peak
sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
From: Feb 08, 2026 22:07
Until: Feb 09, 2026 06:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use
extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A quick moving front will bring a swath of
strong winds across Skagway through early Sunday morning. Due
to the fast moving nature of the front, elevated wind gusts will
last for a short duration, peaking shortly after midnight.
From: Feb 08, 2026 06:51
Until: Feb 08, 2026 15:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
From: Jan 23, 2026 20:58
Until: Jan 24, 2026 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Travel on land, sea, or air, could be impacted with these
strong wind gusts.
From: Jan 23, 2026 17:45
Until: Jan 24, 2026 01:45
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Skagway and portions of the South Klondike Highway.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Travel on land, sea or air, could be impacted with these strong
wind gusts.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:40
Until: Jan 23, 2026 01:45
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions with heavy snow, strong Winds and blowing snow are expected.
When:
This afternoon to Wednesday morning.
What:
- Snowfall accumulations of 30-40 cm
- Strong southerly winds gusting to 60-80 km/h this evening to Wednesday morning, significantly reducing visibilities in blowing snow.
Additional Information:
A winter storm system developing over coastal waters will cross southwestern Yukon today. This storm will bring snow to the passes with snowfall rates increasing through the afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is expected tonight.
Along with heavy snow, gusty southerly winds are forecast to increase this evening leading to blowing snow and further reductions in visibility.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
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From: Jan 13, 2026 12:18
Until: Jan 14, 2026 04:18
Special Weather Statement
Another fast moving and wet system is expected for Tuesday into
Tuesday night, bringing more moderate to heavy rain and strong
winds for northern SEAK. Total rainfall amounts will be around 1.5
to 3.5 inches with gusty winds up to 65 mph possible during the
event. The heaviest rainfall rates will occur during the afternoon
and evening hours, tapering off during the overnight hours.
Strongest wind gusts will follow the heaviest rain, occurring
during the evening and overnight hours, then tapering off
Wednesday morning. Freezing levels will be rising to 2000 to 5000
ft, leading to additional snowmelt. Any areas that are continuing to
see drainage issues or ponding will likely see additional pooling of
water. Winds and rain will continue to diminish through the day
Wednesday.
From: Jan 13, 2026 00:39
Until: Jan 14, 2026 00:00
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
Heavy Snow, Strong Winds and Blowing Snow expected.
When: Midday Tuesday to early Wednesday morning.
What/When:
Midday Tuesday to early Wednesday morning:
Snowfall accumulations of 30-40 cm.
Tuesday evening to early Wednesday morning:
Gusty southerly winds 60 to 80 km/h, Significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
Additional Information:
A winter storm system developing over coastal waters will cross the region on Tuesday. This storm will bring snow to the passes beginning near midday on Tuesday, with snowfall rates increasing through the afternoon. The heaviest snowfall is expected for Tuesday night.
Along with heavy snow, gusty southerly winds are forecast throughout Tuesday. Winds are forecast to increase Tuesday evening leading to blowing snow and further reductions in visibility.
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Travel will likely be challenging. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
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From: Jan 13, 2026 01:19
Until: Jan 13, 2026 17:19
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway,
and Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and
may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be
difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going
to push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday.
This low will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday
afternoon, first over southern portions of the panhandle then
moving northward. Confidence has increased in the system
bringing very strong wind gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for
these areas across the far northern panhandle, this low will
move inland Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The
strongest wind gusts, and how long they last, are greatly
dependent on where the low tracks inland and it's strength.
From: Jan 13, 2026 07:46
Until: Jan 13, 2026 16:15
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED ALONG THE KLONDIKE
HIGHWAY...
A strong system will push into the panhandle on Tuesday, with
heavy snow developing along of the Klondike Highway by around
noon on Tuesday, continuing through Tuesday night. Snow levels
should remain 2000 to 2500 feet, so locations near sea level will
remain all rain. Strong wind gusts are also expected and will
likely lead to blowing snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
20 inches. Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Klondike Highway above 2500 feet.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage. Blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected to be around
2000 to 2500 feet through the event so snow will mainly be
from about mile point 10 to White Pass on the Klondike
Highway. Skagway is expected to stay mostly rain.
From: Jan 13, 2026 07:37
Until: Jan 13, 2026 16:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway,
and Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and
may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be
difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going to
push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low
will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon,
first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving
northward. Confidence has increased in the system bringing very
strong wind gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for these areas
across the far northern panhandle, this low will move inland
Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The strongest wind gusts,
and how long they last, are greatly dependent on where the low
tracks inland and it's strength.
From: Jan 13, 2026 00:12
Until: Jan 13, 2026 08:15
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW EXPECTED ALONG THE KLONDIKE HIGHWAY...
A strong system will push into the panhandle on Tuesday, with
heavy snow developing along of the Klondike Highway by around
noon on Tuesday, continuing through Tuesday night. Snow levels
should remain 2000 to 2500 feet, so locations near sea level will
remain all rain. Strong wind gusts are also expected and will
likely lead to blowing snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20
inches. Blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Klondike Highway above 2500 feet.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage. Blowing snow will significantly reduce
visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels are expected to be around
2000 to 2500 feet through the event so snow will mainly be
from about mile point 10 to White Pass on the Klondike
Highway. Skagway is expected to stay mostly rain.
From: Jan 12, 2026 23:38
Until: Jan 13, 2026 08:00
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
What:
- Heavy snow with total snow accumulations near 40 cm possible.
- Strong winds reducing visibilities in blowing snow.
When: Now to Sunday morning.
Where: South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass.
Additional information:
An intense frontal system is bringing heavy snow and strong winds to the region. In the wake of the system, snow, at times heavy, and strong winds will continue near White Pass on Saturday and then ease Sunday morning.
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Travel may be hazardous. Road closures are possible.
Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
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From: Jan 09, 2026 23:02
Until: Jan 10, 2026 15:02
Winter Storm Warning
An atmospheric river continues to impact southeast Alaska.
Temperatures are slowly warming around Haines and Skagway Friday;
possibly not warming above freezing until after midnight near sea
level when southerly winds with gusts to 50 mph could develop
during the transition to rain. Inland and higher elevation areas
of the Haines and Klondike highways, specifically above 1000 ft,
could remain snow through the entire event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Freezing rain. Additional snow accumulations
of 2 to 5 inches. Ice accumulations of up to a tenth of an
inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. Gusty winds could bring
down tree branches. Travel by land, air, and sea will be very
difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will continue before
transitioning to heavy rain later tonight. Transition to rain
near sea level may occur overnight into Saturday morning,
however, there is the possibility that snow may not transition
to rain at all. There is the possibility to have mixed
precipitation, including sleet and freezing rain, during
transition.
From: Jan 10, 2026 05:27
Until: Jan 10, 2026 14:00
Winter Storm Warning
An atmospheric river continues to impact southeast Alaska.
Temperatures are slowly warming around Haines and Skagway Friday;
possibly not warming above freezing until after midnight near sea
level when southerly winds with gusts to 50 mph could develop
during the transition to rain. Inland and higher elevation areas
of the Haines and Klondike highways, specifically above 1000 ft,
could remain snow through the entire event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. blowing snow. Freezing rain this evening.
Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Ice
accumulations of up to a tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high
as 50 mph.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea will be very difficult.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches during the transition
of snow to rain. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities down to
half mile.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will continue this evening
before transitioning to heavy rain overnight. There is the
possibility to have mixed precipitation, including sleet and
freezing rain, during transition. Additionally, during
transition, there is the possibility to have southerly wind
gusts up to 60 mph.
From: Jan 10, 2026 05:27
Until: Jan 10, 2026 14:00
Flood Watch
An atmospheric river with multiple surges of moisture have moved
into the panhandle and is possible to last into Sunday evening.
Precipitation has mostly transitioned to rain around Icy Strait and
Juneau, and is still expected to transition for the northern inner
channels Friday evening into overnight Friday. Snow levels have
begun to rapidly increase to 2500 ft around the Icy Strait and
Juneau area, with snow levels exceeding 4000 ft in the southern half
of the panhandle. A brief, distinct lull in heavy rainfall is now
expected overnight tonight into Saturday morning for the southern
half of the panhandle, before another surge of moderate to heavy
rain. Total additional rainfall amounts from late Thursday night
through Saturday night (roughly 48 hours) may range around 4.0 to
5.5 inches extreme southern panhandle, including Ketchikan and
Metlakatla, 2.0-3.0 inches for the central inner channels including
Petersburg, Wrangell, and Kake, 1.0 to 2.0 inches for the Icy Strait
corridor, 2.0 to 3.5 for the Juneau area, and 1.0 to 1.5 inches for
the far northern inner channels near sea level.
Furthermore, any snowfall accumulations on areas cleared of the deep
snow pack, such as sidewalks or roadways, may cause additional
runoff from melting snow. Currently expecting the snowpack to absorb
most rainfall from this weekend system and produce minimal runoff in
the northern half of the panhandle with a deep sea level snowpack.
Therefore, snow, ice, or other debris could potentially blocking
storm drains and allow for ponding of rain and snowmelt in areas
that they normally would not collect, such as roadways or walkways.
Another surge of moisture is looking increasingly likely for the
southern half of the panhandle overnight Saturday and continuing
through Sunday, and therefore, the flood watch was extended. There
is growing confidence that very strong rain rates during the morning
hours for the Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Prince of Wales Island,
with around a 40-60% chance for 3 hour rates exceeding 0.4 inches.
This surge in precipitation may coincide with another surge of wind
gusts, with sea level gusts possibly reaching as high as 50 mph
Sunday evening. The southern panhandle could see 1.5 to 3.0
additional inches, the central inner channels could receive 1.0 to
2.0 additional inches, the Icy Strait corridor could receive 0.75 to
1.5 additional inches, and the Juneau area could receive 1.5 to 2.5
additional inches. Stay tuned for more information.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Northern Inner Channels near sea
level. This includes the cities of Skagway, and Haines.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm drains and ditches are clogged with snow that may
cause ponding of water in these poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Areas in the northern panhandle near sea level are expected
to transition to rain Friday night. Expected heavy snow that
will accumulate in Haines and Skagway will be followed
quickly by heavy rain. Heavy rain falling on the existing
snowpack, including recently fallen snow, leading to
increased runoff and cause ponding in poor drainage areas.
For areas previously cleared of snow, such as walk ways or
roadways, the the runoff is expected to be enhanced, as the
older snowpack will likely absorb much of the falling rain
through Saturday. Around 1.0-1.5 inches of rainfall is
possible Friday into Friday night, although if precipitation
transition is delayed, this could fall as snow instead. On
Saturday, with confidence that precipitation will change, up
to 1.5 inches of rain is possible.
From: Jan 09, 2026 20:17
Until: Jan 10, 2026 08:30
Winter Storm Warning
An atmospheric river will be impacting the area starting early
Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to be slow to warm
around Haines and Skagway Friday; possibly not warming above
freezing until Friday evening near sea level when southerly winds
with gusts to 50 mph could develop during the transition to rain.
Inland and higher elevation areas of the Haines and Klondike
highways, specifically above 1000 ft, could remain snow through
the entire event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 9 to 15
inches.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow has moved into the Haines area
and is expected for Skagway shortly. Around 5 inches has fallen. These
conditions are expected to continue through Friday afternoon
before transitioning to heavy rain. Transition to rain near sea
level may occur overnight Friday into Saturday, however, there
is the possibility that snow may not transition to rain at all.
If there is a transition, there is the possibility to have mixed
precipitation, including sleet and freezing rain.
From: Jan 09, 2026 21:30
Until: Jan 10, 2026 05:30
Winter Storm Warning
An atmospheric river will be impacting the area starting early
Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to be slow to warm
around Haines and Skagway Friday; possibly not warming above
freezing until Friday evening near sea level when southerly winds
with gusts to 50 mph could develop during the transition to rain.
Inland and higher elevation areas of the Haines and Klondike
highways, specifically above 1000 ft, could remain snow through
the entire event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow and near blizzard conditions. Additional snow
accumulations of 11 to 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45
mph.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea will be very difficult.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches during the transition
of snow to rain. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities down to
half mile.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow has moved into the Haines area
and is expected for Skagway shortly. These conditions are
expected to continue through Friday evening through late Friday
night before transitioning to heavy rain. There is the
possibility to have mixed precipitation, including sleet and
freezing rain, during transition. Additionally, during
transition, there is the possibility to have southerly wind
gusts up to 60 mph.
From: Jan 09, 2026 21:30
Until: Jan 10, 2026 05:30
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
What:
- Heavy snow with total snow accumulations up to 40 cm possible.
- Strong winds reducing visibilities in blowing snow.
Where: South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass.
When: Beginning later this morning and continuing into Saturday.
Additional information: An intense frontal system will approach the region today then remain nearly stationary throughout the day and into Saturday. Heavy snow and strong southerly winds will accompany this storm.
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Travel may be hazardous. Road closures are possible.
Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 09, 2026 12:27
Until: Jan 10, 2026 04:27
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
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Travel may be hazardous. Road closures are possible.
Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 09, 2026 12:27
Until: Jan 10, 2026 04:27
Winter Storm Warning
An atmospheric river will be impacting the area starting early
Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to be slow to warm
around Haines and Skagway Friday; possibly not warming above
freezing until Friday evening near sea level when southerly winds
with gusts to 50 mph could develop during the transition to rain.
Inland and higher elevation areas of the Haines and Klondike
highways, specifically above 1000 ft, could remain snow through
the entire event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 11 to 16
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea will be very difficult.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches during the
transition of snow to rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow has moved into the Haines area
and is expected for Skagway shortly. These conditions are
expected to continue through Friday afternoon before
transitioning to heavy rain. Transition to rain near sea level
could transition as early as Friday afternoon and at the latest
overnight Friday into Saturday. There is the possibility to have
mixed precipitation, including sleet, during transition. Areas
above 1000 ft may have a brief period of mixed precipitation
during the frontal passage Friday evening.
From: Jan 09, 2026 17:37
Until: Jan 10, 2026 01:45
Flood Watch
An atmospheric river with multiple surges of moisture has started
to push into the panhandle as of early Friday morning and is
expected to continue through Friday, lasting into early Saturday
morning. Precipitation is expected to start as snow for many areas,
but will be transitioning to rain for area near sea level up to
around Icy Strait and Juneau into Friday morning and at the latest
overnight Friday into Saturday for the far northern inner channels
of the panhandle. As of 4am Friday, the southern panhandle has begun
to swap over to rain. Moving northward, the Icy Strait changeover is
expected during the morning hours of Friday, and Friday evening at
the latest for Haines and Skagway. With this transition, snow levels
are expected to rapidly increase to 2500 ft or greater in the
southern half of the panhandle through Friday. For Haines and
Skagway, it is possible to only reach around 1000 ft. Total rainfall
amounts from late Thursday night through Friday night may range
around 3.0 to 4.5 inches extreme southern panhandle, including
Ketchikan and Metlakatla, 2.0-3.5 inches for the central inner
channels including Petersburg, Wrangell, and Kake, 2.0 to 3.5 inches
for the Icy Strait corridor including Juneau, and 1.0 to 1.5 inches
for the far northern inner channels near sea level.
Furthermore, any snowfall accumulations on areas cleared of the deep
snow pack, such as sidewalks or roadways, may cause additional
runoff from melting snow. Currently expecting the snowpack to absorb
most rainfall from this weekend system and produce minimal runoff in
the northern half of the panhandle with a deep sea level snowpack.
Therefore, snow, ice, or other debris could potentially blocking
storm drains and allow for ponding of rain and snowmelt in areas
that they normally would not collect, such as roadways.
Rain for sea level areas is expected to continue into the weekend,
with a series of fronts to push more moisture over the area. Early
indication of an additional 1.5-2.5 inches of rain for the southern
panhandle, 1.0 to 2.0 inches for the central panhandle and Icy
Strait, and up to 1.5 inches of rain near Haines and Skagway.
Details for how this will interact with the existing snowpack and
when it will be primed and begin to runoff is still unknown at this
time. Stay tuned for more information.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Northern Inner Channels near sea
level. This includes the cities of Skagway, and Haines.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm drains and ditches are clogged with snow that may
cause ponding of water in these poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Areas in the northern panhandle near sea level are expected
to transition to rain Friday night. Expected heavy snow that
will accumulate in Haines and Skagway will be followed
quickly by heavy rain. Heavy rain falling on the existing
snowpack, including recently fallen snow, leading to
increased runoff and cause ponding in poor drainage areas.
For areas previously cleared of snow, such as walk ways or
roadways, the the runoff is expected to be enhanced, as the
older snowpack will likely absorb much of the falling rain
through Saturday. Around 1.0-1.5 inches of rainfall is
possible Friday into Friday night, although if precipitation
transition is delayed, this could fall as snow instead. On
Saturday, with confidence that precipitation will change, up
to 1.5 inches of rain is possible.
From: Jan 09, 2026 12:55
Until: Jan 10, 2026 01:00
Winter Storm Warning
An atmospheric river will be impacting the area starting early
Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to be slow to warm
around Haines and Skagway Friday; possibly not warming above
freezing until Friday evening near sea level when southerly winds
with gusts to 50 mph could develop during the transition to rain.
Inland and higher elevation areas of the Haines and Klondike
highways, specifically above 1000 ft, could remain snow through
the entire event. For the Icy Strait corridor, continued snow
showers followed by warm, moist air overrunning the arctic
boundary south of the area will bring accumulating snow.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
17 inches above 1000 ft. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 12
inches near sea level. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph during
the transition from snow to rain at sea level.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to 9 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea will be very difficult.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches during the
transition of snow to rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will move into the area Friday
morning and continue through Friday afternoon before
transitioning to heavy rain. Transition to rain near sea level
could transition as early as Friday afternoon and at the
latest overnight Friday into Saturday. There is the
possibility to have mixed precipitation, including sleet,
during transition. Areas above 1000 ft may have a brief period
of mixed precipitation during the frontal passage Friday
evening.
From: Jan 08, 2026 23:16
Until: Jan 09, 2026 15:30
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are expected.
What:
- Heavy snow with total snow accumulations up to 40 cm possible.
- Strong winds reducing visibilities in blowing snow.
Where: South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass.
When: Friday and Saturday.
Additional information: An intense frontal system will approach the region on Friday then remain nearly stationary through the day on Saturday. Heavy snow and strong southerly winds will accompany this storm.
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Travel may be hazardous. Road closures are possible.
Winter Storm Warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather (such as snow, freezing rain, wind and rain) are expected or occurring.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 08, 2026 23:05
Until: Jan 09, 2026 15:05
Flood Watch
An atmospheric river with multiple surges of moisture is expected to
arrive across the panhandle starting late Thursday night and lasting
through early Saturday morning. Precipitation is expected to start
as snow for many areas, but will be transitioning to rain for area
near sea level up to around Icy Strait and Juneau into Friday
morning and at the latest overnight Friday into Saturday for the far
northern inner channels of the panhandle. Southern panhandle is
expected to switch over first Thursday night, Icy Strait during the
morning hours of Friday, and Friday evening at the latest for Haines
and Skagway. With the transition, snow levels are expected to
rapidly increase to 2500 ft or greater in the southern half of the
panhandle. For Haines and Skagway, it is possible to only reach
around 1000 ft. Total rainfall amounts from late Thursday night
through Friday night may range around 3.0 to 4.5 inches extreme
southern panhandle, including Ketchikan and Metlakatla, 2.0-3.5
inches for the central inner channels including Petersburg,
Wrangell, and Kake, 2.0 to 3.5 inches for the Icy Strait corridor
including Juneau, and 1.0 to 1.5 inches for the far northern inner
channels near sea level.
Furthermore, any snowfall accumulations on areas cleared of the deep
snow pack, such as sidewalks or roadways, may cause additional
runoff from melting snow. Currently expecting the snowpack to absorb
most rainfall from this weekend system and produce minimal runoff in
the northern half of the panhandle with a deep sea level snowpack.
Therefore, snow, ice, or other debris could potentially blocking
storm drains and allow for ponding of rain and snowmelt in areas
that they normally would not collect, such as roadways.
Rain for sea level areas is expected to continue into the weekend,
with a series of fronts to push more moisture over the area. Early
indication of an additional 1.5-2.5 inches of rain for the southern
panhandle, 1.0 to 2.0 inches for the central panhandle and Icy
Strait, and up to 1.5 inches of rain near Haines and Skagway.
Details for how this will interact with the existing snowpack and
when it will be primed and begin to runoff is still unknown at this
time. Stay tuned for more information.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Northern Inner Channels near sea
level. This includes the cities of Skagway, and Haines.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm drains and ditches are clogged with snow that may
cause ponding of water in these poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Areas in the northern panhandle near sea level are expected
to transition to rain Friday night. Expected heavy snow that
will accumulate in Haines and Skagway will be followed
quickly by heavy rain. Heavy rain falling on the existing
snowpack, including recently fallen snow, leading to
increased runoff and cause ponding in poor drainage areas.
For areas previously cleared of snow, such as walk ways or
roadways, the the runoff is expected to be enhanced, as the
older snowpack will likely absorb much of the falling rain
through Saturday. Around 1.0-1.5 inches of rainfall is
possible Friday into Friday night, although if precipitation
transition is delayed, this could fall as snow instead. On
Saturday, with confidence that precipitation will change, up
to 1.5 inches of rain is possible.
From: Jan 09, 2026 01:31
Until: Jan 09, 2026 13:45
winter storm
Hazardous winter conditions are possible.
What:
- Heavy snow with total snow accumulations up to 40 cm possible.
- Strong winds reducing visibilities in blowing snow.
Where: South Klondike Highway - Carcross to White Pass.
When: Friday and Saturday.
Additional information: An intense frontal system will approach the region on Friday then remain nearly stationary through the day on Saturday. Heavy snow and strong southerly winds will accompany this storm.
There is still some uncertainty with the total snowfall amounts at this time. Monitor the latest forecasts as warnings may be issued at a later time.
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Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Road closures are possible.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #YTStorm.
For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
From: Jan 08, 2026 18:34
Until: Jan 09, 2026 10:34
Flood Watch
An atmospheric river is expected to arrive across the panhandle
starting late Thursday night and lasting through early Saturday
morning. Precipitation is expected to start as snow for many areas,
but will be transitioning to rain for many sea level areas into
Friday. Southern panhandle is expected to switch over first Thursday
night, Icy Strait during the morning hours of Friday, and Friday
evening at the lastest for Haines and Skagway. Total rainfall
amounts from late Thursday night through Friday night may range
around 3.0 to 4.5 inches extreme southern panhandle, including
Ketchikan and Metlakatla, 2.0-3.5 inches for the central inner
channels including Petersburg, Wrangell, and Kake, 2.0-3.5 inches
for the Icy Strait corridor including Juneau, and 1.0 to 1.5 inches
for the northern panhandle near sea level.
Furthermore, any snowfall accumulations on areas cleared of the deep
snow pack, such as sidewalks or roadways, may cause additional
runoff from melting snow. Currently expecting the snowpack to absorb
most rainfall from this weekend system and produce minimal runoff.
Therefore, snow, ice, or other debris could potentially blocking
storm drains and allow for ponding of rain and snowmelt in areas
that they normally would not collect, such as roadways.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Northern Inner Channels near sea
level. This includes the cities of Skagway, and Haines.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Storm drains and ditches are clogged with snow that may
cause ponding of water in these poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Areas in the northern panhandle near sea level are expected
to transition to rain Friday night. Expected heavy snow that
will accumulate in Haines and Skagway will be followed
quickly by heavy rain. Heavy rain falling on the existing
snowpack, including recently fallen snow, leading to
increased runoff. Around 1.0-1.5 inches of rainfall is
possible Friday into Friday night.
From: Jan 08, 2026 19:58
Until: Jan 09, 2026 08:45
Winter Storm Watch
An atmospheric river will be impacting the area starting early
Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to be slow to warm
around Haines and Skagway Friday; possibly not warming above
freezing until Friday evening near sea level when southerly winds
with gusts to 50 mph could develop. Inland and higher elevation
areas of the Haines and Klondike highways could remain snow
through the entire event.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 to
15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Haines and Skagway areas are expected
to remain snow until southerly winds make it into the area
Friday evening. Snow accumulations could end up higher or lower
at lower elevations if warmer temperatures make it into the
area earlier or later than expected. During and after the change
over to rain, ponding of water on roads and other areas is
likely.
From: Jan 07, 2026 22:48
Until: Jan 08, 2026 08:15
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFAJK
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, Haines,
Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau
From: Jan 06, 2026 21:55
Until: Jan 08, 2026 00:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Dangerously cold temperatures as low as 30 below.
* WHERE...Primarily near White Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures have decreased as northerly
outflow strengthens. These cold wind chills will mainly be
over the northern portion of the Klondike Highway near White
Pass. Fluctuations in wind chills are expected with varying
wind speeds and slightly warmer temperatures over day time
hours. Winds chills at Skagway will be as low as 15 below.
From: Jan 03, 2026 06:12
Until: Jan 04, 2026 05:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below.
* WHERE...Klondike Highway, especially near White Pass.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
these conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures have decreased as northerly
outflow strengthens. These cold wind chills will mainly be over
the northern portion of the Klondike Highway near White Pass.
Fluctuations in wind chills are expected with varying wind
speeds and slightly warmer temperatures over daytime hours.
Winds chills at Skagway will be as low as 15 below.
From: Jan 03, 2026 12:48
Until: Jan 04, 2026 05:00
Special Weather Statement
While periodic snow showers are falling across portions of the
panhandle Friday and "clear and cold" conditions are expected
through this weekend, forecasters are monitoring the increasing
potential for heavy snow Monday into Tuesday.
There is moderate confidence in the timing of the snow to move in
from the west Monday morning, spreading inland through the day.
Confidence is increasing on a period of heavy snowfall rates with
at least 6 inches of accumulation and some potential for locations
to see greater than 12 inches. These details on higher snow
amounts and where that will fall will be refined in the coming
days, so stay tuned for later forecasts and updates as more data
becomes available.
Locations across the northern panhandle that already have a
significant snowpack, now is the time to take mitigation efforts
to prepare for this incoming event. This includes: removing snow
from vessels, roofs, shelters and out buildings susceptible to
collapse, pushing snow banks back, and shoveling around mail boxes
and community fire hydrants. Additionally, avalanche risk remains
elevated in much of the region.
From: Jan 03, 2026 09:35
Until: Jan 04, 2026 00:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures as low as 35
below.
* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures have decreased as northerly
outflow strengthens. These cold wind chills will mainly be over
the northern portion of the Klondike Highway near White Pass.
Fluctuations in wind chills are expected with varying wind
speeds and slightly warmer temperatures over day time hours.
From: Jan 01, 2026 13:14
Until: Jan 01, 2026 21:15
