Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.
* WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaskan coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Fog is expected to lift to a low cloud
deck later this afternoon.
From: Jan 19, 2026 23:49
Until: Jan 20, 2026 03:00
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, Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner
Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee
Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, And Juneau.
* WHEN...From 9 AM AKST this morning 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...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle
through Friday night. Areas around Icy Strait and Juneau will
see 3 to 6 inches of snowfall before a transition to rain is
expected Friday morning. Heavy rain will fall on the existing
snowpack which may lead to increased runoff and may produce
ponding of water in poor drainage areas during the watch time
frame. Around 1-3 inches of rainfall is possible Friday into
Friday night, with another 1-2 inches of rainfall on
Saturday.
From: Jan 09, 2026 12:55
Until: Jan 10, 2026 01:00
Winter Weather Advisory
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...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of around 3 to 5
inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather
to Lisianski Strait, & City & Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow will
be difficult to manage due to high water content.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dependent on how strong warm
air aloft moves into the area. If warm air moves in quicker,
bringing temperatures up faster, then less snow will accumulate
and the transition to rain will be faster. If the warm air takes
longer to move in, & the rain transition to be slower, total
snow accumulations could be up to 8 inches.
From: Jan 09, 2026 06:33
Until: Jan 09, 2026 15:30
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, Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner
Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee
Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, And Juneau.
* WHEN...From Friday morning 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...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late
Thursday night into Friday night. Areas around Icy Strait and
Juneau will see 3 to 6 inches of snowfall before a transition
to rain is expected Friday morning. Heavy rain will fall on
the existing snowpack which may lead to increased runoff and
may produce ponding of water in poor drainage areas during
the watch time frame. Around 1-3 inches of rainfall is
possible Friday into Friday night, with another 1-2 inches of
rainfall on Saturday.
From: Jan 09, 2026 01:31
Until: Jan 09, 2026 13:45
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, Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner
Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee
Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, And Juneau.
* WHEN...From Friday morning 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...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late
Thursday night into Friday night. Areas around Icy Strait and
Juneau may see a couple inches of snowfall before a
transition to rain is expected Friday morning. Heavy rain may
fall on the existing snowpack leading to increased runoff.
Around 1-3 inches of rainfall is possible Friday into Friday
night.
From: Jan 08, 2026 19:58
Until: Jan 09, 2026 08:45
Winter Weather Advisory
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...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow will
be difficult to manage due to high water content.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ongoing moderate to heavy snow showers
continue through this evening before a more organized system
arrives. These continued snow showers will bring another 2 to
5 inches before the larger system arrives. Snow will be
dependent on how strong warm air aloft moves into the area. If
warm air moves in quicker, bringing temperatures up faster,
then less snow will accumulate and the transition to rain will
be faster.
From: Jan 08, 2026 23:16
Until: Jan 09, 2026 07:30
Winter Weather Advisory
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...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to
Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow will
be difficult to manage due to high water content.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dependent on how strong warm
air aloft moves into the area. If the warm air takes longer to
move in, snow accumulations could be up to 8 inches. If warm
air moves in quicker, bringing temperatures up faster, then less
snow will accumulate and the transition to rain will be faster.
From: Jan 08, 2026 23:16
Until: Jan 09, 2026 07:30
Winter Weather Advisory
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. For the Icy Strait corridor, warm, moist
air overrunning the arctic boundary south of the area will bring
accumulating snow.
* WHAT...Wet Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow will
be difficult to manage due to high water content.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dependent on how strong warm
air aloft moves into the area. If warm air moves in quicker,
bringing temperatures up faster, then less snow will accumulate
and the transition to rain will be faster.
From: Jan 08, 2026 16:45
Until: Jan 09, 2026 00:45
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 with the central and northern inner channels switching to rain
sometime Friday morning. Total rainfall amounts from late Thursday
night through Friday night may range around 1 to 4 inches. In
addition, there is a very deep snow pack in place in the northern
and central panhandle that is potentially blocking storm drains and
generally allowing for ponding of rain and snowmelt in areas that
they normally would not collect.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner
Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee
Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, And Juneau.
* WHEN...From Friday morning 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...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late
Thursday night into Friday night. Areas around Icy Strait and
Juneau may see a couple inches of snowfall before a
transition to rain is expected Friday morning. Heavy rain may
fall on the existing snowpack leading to increased runoff.
Around 1-3 inches of rainfall is possible Friday into Friday
night.
From: Jan 08, 2026 07:50
Until: Jan 08, 2026 20:00
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 with the central and northern inner channels switching to rain
sometime Friday morning. Total rainfall amounts from late Thursday
night through Friday night may range around 1 to 4 inches. In
addition, there is a very deep snow pack in place in the northern
and central panhandle that is potentially blocking storm drains and
generally allowing for ponding of rain and snowmelt in areas that
they normally would not collect.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner
Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee
Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, And Juneau.
* WHEN...From Friday morning 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...
- An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late
Thursday night into Friday night. Areas around Icy Strait and
Juneau may see a couple inches of snowfall before a
transition to rain is expected Friday morning. Heavy rain may
fall on the existing snowpack leading to increased runoff.
Around 1-3 inches of rainfall is possible Friday into Friday
night.
From: Jan 07, 2026 22:03
Until: Jan 08, 2026 10:15
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
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFAJK
Off and on showers will continue through mid week. The next
organized system will push an atmospheric river into the panhandle
late Thursday night through Friday. This system will bringing
rounds of moderate to heavy rain for communities along and south of
a line from Sitka to Angoon to Petersburg. Current forecast rainfall
amounts are around 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts
approaching 5 inches at higher terrain. This rainfall in combination
with rapidly rising freezing levels around 3000 to 5000ft will lead
to localized flooding concerns like rapid river rises on small
streams, ponding on road ways and poor drainage due to snow blocking
drains. Any existing snowpack will become more dense and hard to
move. Preparations should begin for an expected rain on snow event
going into the weekend.
Including the cities of Sitka, Angoon, Petersburg, Kake, Port
Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay,
Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla
From: Jan 06, 2026 21:50
Until: Jan 07, 2026 23:00
Winter Storm Watch
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
..A weather system arriving late Sunday night will sweep into
southeast Alaska on Monday, bringing with it heavy snow across
the region. An initial warmup moving up from the south through
the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday will result in some
locations changing over to a rain and snow mix along the Icy
Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau, as well
as areas farther to the south. However, weakening winds combined
with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more likely see a switch
back to snow resulting in significant accumulations on Tuesday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 14 to
19 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea or air could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow. Through the evening and overnight hours on Monday, a
transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected as a
strong push of southerly winds moves northward. The strongest
wind gusts will occur as the southerly winds push northward.
The southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing
strong snow showers to move through the area, bringing
additional snow accumulation.
From: Jan 04, 2026 06:03
Until: Jan 04, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Watch
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
..A weather system arriving late Sunday night will sweep into
southeast Alaska on Monday, bringing with it heavy snow across
the region. An initial warmup moving up from the south through
the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday will result in some
locations changing over to a rain and snow mix along the Icy
Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau, as well
as areas farther to the south. However, weakening winds combined
with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more likely see a switch
back to snow resulting in significant accumulations on Tuesday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to
17 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Admiralty Island, Petersburg Borough, Western
Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, City and Borough of Wrangell
and City of Hyder.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea and air could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow. Through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, a
transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected as a
strong push of southerly winds moves northward. The strongest
wind gusts will occur as the southerly winds push northward.
The southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing
strong snow showers to move through the area, bringing
additional snow accumulation.
From: Jan 04, 2026 06:03
Until: Jan 04, 2026 15:00
Winter Storm Watch
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
..A weather system arriving late Sunday night will sweep into
southeast Alaska on Monday, bringing with it heavy snow across the
region. An initial warmup moving up from the south through the
afternoon and overnight hours on Monday will result in some
locations changing over to a rain and snow mix along the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau, as well as areas
farther to the south. However, weakening winds combined with heavy
snow showers on Tuesday will more likely see a switch back to snow
resulting in significant accumulations on Tuesday..
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 14 to
19 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea or air could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow. Through the evening and overnight hours on Monday, a
transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected as a
strong push of southerly winds moves northward. The strongest wind
gusts will occur as the southerly winds push northward. The
southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing strong
snow showers to move through the area, bringing additional snow
accumulation.
From: Jan 03, 2026 22:28
Until: Jan 04, 2026 06:30
Winter Storm Watch
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
..A weather system arriving late Sunday night will sweep into
southeast Alaska on Monday, bringing with it heavy snow across the
region. An initial warmup moving up from the south through the
afternoon and overnight hours on Monday will result in some
locations changing over to a rain and snow mix along the Icy Strait
Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau, as well as areas
farther to the south. However, weakening winds combined with heavy
snow showers on Tuesday will more likely see a switch back to snow
resulting in significant accumulations on Tuesday..
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to
17 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Admiralty Island, Petersburg Borough, Western
Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, City and Borough of Wrangell
and City of Hyder.
* WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea and air could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all
snow. Through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, a
transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected as a
strong push of southerly winds moves northward. The strongest wind
gusts will occur as the southerly winds push northward. The
southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing strong
snow showers to move through the area, bringing additional snow
accumulation.
From: Jan 03, 2026 22:28
Until: Jan 04, 2026 06:30
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 02, 2026 21:39
Until: Jan 04, 2026 00:00
Winter Storm Warning
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO WEDNESDAY...
.Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the
northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait
corridor area northward. The rain/snow line continues to linger
just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Tuesday evening. A
low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of snow showers
across the area. Breaks between the bands have seen occasional
periods of light freezing rain. Expecting one additional band of
heavy snow to move through late Tuesday night before the precipitation
will start to move out and diminish through the second half of
Wednesday. Precip is expected to clear out by Thursday. Please
stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm.
Winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway have diminished
as of 9 pm which has improved the blowing and drifting snow
situation there. Winds are still gusty, just not as strong as
earlier Tuesday evening. Some areas of blowing and drifting snow
with reductions in visibility down to a mile or less are still
possible through Wednesday morning.
Local municipalities have alerted residents of the an elevated
avalanche risk. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that
may be at risk to snow accumulations.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6
inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals
will be highly variable. Snowfall rates will pick up late
Tuesday night as the last few waves move through, though these
will be weaker than previous waves. There is still potential for
light freezing rain at times as well. Check on any boats,
planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow
accumulations.
From: Dec 31, 2025 06:17
Until: Dec 31, 2025 15:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO WEDNESDAY...
.Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the
northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait
corridor area northward. The rain/snow line continues to linger
just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Tuesday evening. A
low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of snow showers
across the area. Breaks between the bands have seen occasional
periods of light freezing rain. Expecting one additional band of
heavy snow to move through late Tuesday night before the precipitation
will start to move out and diminish through the second half of
Wednesday. Precip is expected to clear out by Thursday. Please
stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm.
Winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway have diminished
as of 9 pm which has improved the blowing and drifting snow
situation there. Winds are still gusty, just not as strong as
earlier Tuesday evening. Some areas of blowing and drifting snow
with reductions in visibility down to a mile or less are still
possible through Wednesday morning.
Local municipalities have alerted residents of the an elevated
avalanche risk. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that
may be at risk to snow accumulations.
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to
Lisianski Strait.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up late Tuesday
night as the last few waves move through, though these will be
weaker than previous waves. There is still potential for light
freezing rain at times as well. Check on any boats, planes, or
out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations.
From: Dec 31, 2025 06:17
Until: Dec 31, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK...
.Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the
northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait
corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward,
sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday
evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches
across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to
send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge
expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday
night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following
this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a
second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into
Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The
rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area
through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future
updates on this impactful storm.
Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring
areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in
visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 13
inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to
Lisianski Strait.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and is discouraged.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up late Monday
night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday
night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be
weaker than previous waves.
From: Dec 30, 2025 09:15
Until: Dec 30, 2025 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK...
.Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the
northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait
corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward,
sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday
evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches
across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to
send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge
expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday
night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following
this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a
second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into
Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The
rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area
through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future
updates on this impactful storm.
Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring
areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in
visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 22
inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals
will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow
accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and
out the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late
Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again
Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these
will be weaker than previous waves.
From: Dec 30, 2025 09:15
Until: Dec 30, 2025 19:00
Winter Storm Warning
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK...
.Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the
northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait
corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward
today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday
evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches
across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to
send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge
expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday
night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following
this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a
second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into
Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The
rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area
through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future
updates on this impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 22
inches.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals
will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow
accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and out
the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late
Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again
Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these
will be weaker than previous waves.
From: Dec 30, 2025 02:48
Until: Dec 30, 2025 15:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK...
.Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the
northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait
corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward
today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday
evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches
across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to
send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge
expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday
night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following
this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a
second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into
Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The
rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area
through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future
updates on this impactful storm.
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 13
inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to
Lisianski Strait.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and is discouraged.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up late Monday
night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday
night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be
weaker than previous waves.
From: Dec 30, 2025 02:48
Until: Dec 30, 2025 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MONDAY...
.Snowfall continues for much of the northern half of the panhandle
from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain snow
line is currently just south of the Icy Strait Corridor and
Juneau. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 35 inches across
the northern panhandle. Some freezing rain has also been reported
around Juneau and Gustavus with a glaze of ice accumulation. The
area is still expected to see another surge of moisture and warmth
from the south going into Monday, both raising snow levels and
converting any falling snow to wet and dense characteristic or to
rain. The rain/snow line wavers across the Icy Strait area through
Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful
storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 12
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dry and fluffy in nature.
From: Dec 29, 2025 06:06
Until: Dec 29, 2025 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MONDAY...
.Snowfall continues for much of the northern half of the panhandle
from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain snow
line is currently just south of the Icy Strait Corridor and
Juneau. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 35 inches across
the northern panhandle. Some freezing rain has also been reported
around Juneau and Gustavus with a glaze of ice accumulation. The
area is still expected to see another surge of moisture and warmth
from the south going into Monday, both raising snow levels and
converting any falling snow to wet and dense characteristic or to
rain. The rain/snow line wavers across the Icy Strait area through
Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful
storm.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow
accumulations of 4 to 12 inches and ice accumulations of a
light glaze.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet snow will be heavy and difficult to
manage.
From: Dec 29, 2025 06:06
Until: Dec 29, 2025 15:00
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MONDAY...
.Snowfall is continuing for much of the northern half panhandle
from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain snow
line is currently just south of the Icy Strait Corridor. The area
is still expected to see another surge of moisture and warmth
from the south going into Monday, both raising snow levels and
converting any falling snow to wet and dense characteristic or to
rain. The rain/snow line wavers across the Icy Strait area
through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this
impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow
accumulations of 8 to 17 inches and ice accumulations of
around one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
unless it is an emergency. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wet snow will be heavy and difficult to
manage.
From: Dec 28, 2025 23:19
Until: Dec 29, 2025 07:30
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MONDAY...
.Snowfall is continuing for much of the northern half panhandle
from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain snow
line is currently just south of the Icy Strait Corridor. The area
is still expected to see another surge of moisture and warmth
from the south going into Monday, both raising snow levels and
converting any falling snow to wet and dense characteristic or to
rain. The rain/snow line wavers across the Icy Strait area
through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this
impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5
inches.
* WHERE...Hoonah.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan difficult travel conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow continues for the Hoonah area and will
likely be heavy and difficult to manage. No additional snow
accumulation expected for Tenakee Springs.
From: Dec 28, 2025 23:19
Until: Dec 29, 2025 07:30
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.Snowfall is continuing for much of the northern half panhandle,
with the snowfall rate satellite product indicating up to an inch
per hour rates moving into the Juneau and Icy Strait corridor
area. The rain snow line is currently just south of the Icy
Strait Corridor. Still expecting to see another surge of moisture
and warmth from the south Sunday and Monday, both raising snow
levels and converting any falling snow to wet and dense
characteristic or to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts
northward to Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a
mix or chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this
area through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this
impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7
inches and ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an
inch. Areas past Auke Bay in the Juneau area could exceed 8
inches through Sunday.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Heavy wet
snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While an eventual changeover to rain or a
rain snow mix is still likely for downtown Juneau and Douglas
late in the morning, colder temperatures may remain entrenched
for longer in areas further north resulting in additional
snowfall accumulations through the morning hours before warmer
air mixes down resulting in a rain/snow mix. Out the road in
Juneau is more likely to see all snow throughout the event. A
change back to all snow could occur Sunday night into Monday for
both locations, should the arctic boundary begin pushing back
south.
From: Dec 28, 2025 17:41
Until: Dec 29, 2025 01:45
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.Snowfall is continuing for much of the northern half panhandle,
with the snowfall rate satellite product indicating up to an inch
per hour rates moving into the Juneau and Icy Strait corridor
area. The rain snow line is currently just south of the Icy
Strait Corridor. Still expecting to see another surge of moisture
and warmth from the south Sunday and Monday, both raising snow
levels and converting any falling snow to wet and dense
characteristic or to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts
northward to Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a
mix or chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this
area through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this
impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain is a bit slower but
still expected this afternoon for Hoonah. No additional snow
accumulation expected for Tenakee Springs.
From: Dec 28, 2025 17:41
Until: Dec 29, 2025 01:45
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.Snowfall is continuing for much of the northern half panhandle,
with the snowfall rate satellite product indicating up to an inch
per hour rates moving into the Juneau and Icy Strait corridor
area. The rain snow line is currently just south of the Icy Strait
Corridor. Still expecting to see another surge of moisture and
warmth from the south Sunday and Monday, both raising snow levels
and converting any falling snow to wet and dense characteristic or
to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to Icy Strait
and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance of
freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through
Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful
storm.
* WHAT...Heavy Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7
inches and ice accumulations of less than one tenth of an inch.
Areas past Auke Bay could exceed 8 inches through Sunday.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Heavy wet
snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rain/snow line will reach the Juneau
and Gustavus areas on Sunday with potential for pockets of
freezing rain, resulting in a significant difference in snow
accumulations depending on where in Juneau and Gustavus the
rain/snow line moves. At this time, there is around a 20-40%
chance of freezing rain mixing in with existing rain/snow. Out
the road in Juneau is more likely to see all snow throughout the
event, while Downtown Juneau is more likely to see more rain
than snow through much of Sunday. A change back to all snow
could occur Sunday night into Monday.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:58
Until: Dec 28, 2025 20:00
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.Snowfall is continuing for much of the northern half panhandle,
with the snowfall rate satellite product indicating up to an inch
per hour rates moving into the Juneau and Icy Strait corridor
area. The rain snow line is currently just south of the Icy Strait
Corridor. Still expecting to see another surge of moisture and
warmth from the south Sunday and Monday, both raising snow levels
and converting any falling snow to wet and dense characteristic or
to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to Icy Strait
and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance of
freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through
Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful
storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
inches.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to
Lisianski Strait.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility, particularly near Elfin
Cove.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain is a bit slower but
still expected by this morning.
From: Dec 28, 2025 11:58
Until: Dec 28, 2025 18:00
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next
round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the
panhandle this weekend. This first front moving through will push
over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of the
panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge of
moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the
precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise
across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a
change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to
Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance
of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through
Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful
storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to
Lisianski Strait.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain is expected Saturday
night.
From: Dec 27, 2025 00:35
Until: Dec 27, 2025 08:45
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next
round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the
panhandle this weekend. This first front moving through will push
over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of the
panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge of
moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the
precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise
across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a
change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to
Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance
of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through
Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful
storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected and chance of freezing rain. Total
snow accumulations of 24 to 34 inches and ice accumulations of
around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rain/snow line will reach the Juneau
and Gustavus areas on Sunday with potential for pockets of
freezing rain. Out the road in Juneau is likely to remain all
snow throughout the event. A change back to all snow is likely
Sunday night into Monday.
From: Dec 27, 2025 00:35
Until: Dec 27, 2025 08:45
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next
round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the
panhandle this weekend. This first front moving through will push
over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of the
panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge of
moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the
precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise
across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a
change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to
Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance
of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through
Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful
storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Admiralty Island.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain is likely late
Saturday night.
From: Dec 27, 2025 00:35
Until: Dec 27, 2025 08:45
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next
round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the
panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will
push over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of
the panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge
of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the
precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise
across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a
change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to
Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or
chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area
through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this
impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 17 to 21
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat and Cape Fairweather to
Lisianski Strait.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Heaviest rates being expected to start
early Saturday morning, with near 1 inch per hour rates in the
morning and lasting into midday, with possibility of seeing over
1 inch per hour at the heaviest period of snowfall. Yakutat will
likely see snow continue through Sunday and Monday.
From: Dec 26, 2025 22:00
Until: Dec 27, 2025 06:00
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next
round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the
panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will
push over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of
the panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge
of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the
precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise
across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a
change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to
Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or
chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area
through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this
impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Admiralty Island, including Angoon.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to be the heaviest during
the afternoon hours and with the snow becoming more wet and
heavy as time goes on before transitioning to rain.
From: Dec 26, 2025 22:00
Until: Dec 27, 2025 06:00
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next
round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the
panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will
push over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of
the panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge
of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the
precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise
across the central outer coast and south Saturday night causing a
change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to
Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or
chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area
through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this
impactful storm.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan, Glacier Bay, Eastern
Chichagof Island and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest rates expected between late
morning and Saturday evening. Another round of heavy snow is
possible on Sunday before a mix or freezing rain potential.
From: Dec 26, 2025 22:00
Until: Dec 27, 2025 06:00
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFAJK
Southeast Alaska will experience a period of heavy snow before
transitioning to heavy rain. An atmospheric river is expected to
bring a prolonged period of moisture to the panhandle starting
Saturday that will start as snow before transitioning to rain. For
information on the expected snowfall amounts, please refer to the
Winter Storm Products. The heaviest period of rain is expected to be
from Sunday afternoon into Monday before rainfall diminishes.
Snow levels are expected to start to rise Saturday evening from sea
level up to around 6,000 to 7,000 ft in the southern panhandle from
Angoon and Kake southward. Along with snow level, temperatures are
expected to warm up to the mid 40s to low 50s. 24 hour rainfall
amounts look to peak at around 2-4 inches of rain during the day on
Monday before diminishing headed into Tuesday.
For the Icy Strait corridor area, snow levels are expected to rise
to around 3,000 to 4,000 ft starting early Sunday morning.
Temperatures are also expected to warm into the mid 30s to low 40s
during this time. Current expected rainfall amounts for the Icy
Strait corridor look to be around 1-2 inches Monday during the day.
Current concerns will be increased snow melt with the warming
temperatures as well as rain on snow during this time. There is the
potential for ponding on roadways due to poor drainage and small
streams to rise over the southern areas on Sunday. Now is the time
to clear snow and ice around storm sewer drains. Freezing levels are
expected to drop Monday afternoon into Tuesday at the same time as
the heaviest rain will be exiting the area.
Stay tuned to the latest forecast updates on this evolving event by
visiting weather.gov/juneau.
From: Dec 26, 2025 00:59
Until: Dec 27, 2025 01:00
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFAJK
Southeast Alaska will experience a period of heavy snow before
transitioning to heavy rain. An atmospheric river is expected to
bring a prolonged period of moisture to the panhandle starting
Saturday that will start as snow before transitioning to rain. For
information on the expected snowfall amounts, please refer to the
Winter Storm Watch. Snow levels are expected to start to rise
Saturday evening from sea level up to around 6,000 ft in the
southern panhandle from Angoon and Kake southward. Along with snow
level, temperatures are expected to warm up to the low to mid 40s.
For the Icy Strait corridor area, snow levels are expected to rise
to around 4,000 ft starting early Sunday morning. Temperatures are
also expected to warm into the mid to high 30s during this time.
Current expected rainfall amounts for the Icy Strait corridor look
to be around 1-2 inches while 3 to 5 inches of rainfall is possible
for the southern panhandle through Monday evening.
Stay tuned to the latest forecast, please visit weather.gov/juneau.
From: Dec 24, 2025 23:15
Until: Dec 26, 2025 01:00
Winter Storm Watch
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE STARTING FRIDAY
EVENING...
.A large system moving in from the southwest Friday evening will
bring the next round of substantial snowfall across the panhandle
this weekend. This first warm front moving through will push over
the area late Friday night into Saturday from W to E, followed
quickly by another atmospheric wave that will continue the
precipitation throughout the weekend. The warm front Friday night
through Saturday will bring heavy snowfall across the panhandle
through the morning hours, lasting through Sunday for the northern
panhandle while the southern panhandle will begin to see a
transition to rain as warm air pushes in. Uncertainty remains
regarding the exact snowfall amounts and the precise timing of the
transition to rain, however many areas are expected to see over
12 inches in 24 hours Saturday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
29 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Northern Panhandle including the Icy Strait corridor,
and Hyder.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin for Yakutat late Friday
night, before the heaviest snowfall moves into the panhandle
beginning early Saturday morning. The frontal passage will
bring moisture in over the cold airmass in place over the
northern panhandle, keeping the northern panhandle cooler for
longer into Sunday with moderate to heavy snow lasting
throughout the day. Hyder will see snow begin a bit later into
Saturday morning, with higher rates expected Saturday evening
through Sunday of 4 to 6 inches in 6 hours and up to 20 inches
in 24 hours. Highest rates for the northern half of the
panhandle will be in the morning through the evening, with
between 0.5 and 1.0 inches per hour possible and 24 hour
totals between 12 and 20 inches. Warm air will begin to
decrease the snow ratios, making the fluffy lighter snow early
Saturday become heavier and wetter into the evening hours and
Sunday morning. A transition to a wintry mix to rain over the
central panhandle and Icy Strait corridor area is likely for
Sunday, however the timing remains uncertain. The far northern
panhandle will continue to see heavier snowfall through Sunday.
From: Dec 25, 2025 12:26
Until: Dec 25, 2025 20:30
Winter Storm Watch
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE STARTING FRIDAY
EVENING...
.A large system moving in from the southwest Friday evening will
bring the next round of substantial snowfall across the panhandle
this weekend. This first warm front moving through will push over
the area late Friday night into Saturday from W to E, followed
quickly by another atmospheric wave that will continue the
precipitation throughout the weekend. The warm front Friday night
through Saturday will bring heavy snowfall across the panhandle
through the morning hours, lasting through Sunday for the northern
panhandle while the southern panhandle will begin to see a
transition to rain as warm air pushes in. Uncertainty remains
regarding the exact snowfall amounts and the precise timing of the
transition to rain, however many areas are expected to see over
12 inches in 24 hours Saturday.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
15 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Central and Southern Panhandle.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow will impact the southern
panhandle early Saturday morning and lasting into the late
morning to afternoon, as the warm front brings a transition to
rain starting with the outer coastline. PoW and Baranof Island
will see the transition to rain first as the southerly flow
and warmer air pushes in behind the front, with the 4 to 6
inches of snow accumulation in 6 hours expected in the early
morning through midday as the transition to rain begins.
Ketchikan, Wrangell, Petersburg, Kake, and Angoon will see
snow lasting longer into Saturday and higher snow
accumulations due to the longer duration before transitioning
to rain fully. These areas will see closer to between 8 and 12
inches in 12 hours during the day Saturday before
transitioning to rain, with Wrangell and Petersburg
potentially seeing the snow last longer into Saturday night
and Sunday morning depending on the warming down to the
surface. Heavy rain will follow after the snowfall ends,
lasting into Sunday.
From: Dec 25, 2025 12:26
Until: Dec 25, 2025 20:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill temperatures as low as 10
below expected.
* WHERE...Glacier Bay.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to
these temperatures.
From: Dec 25, 2025 05:44
Until: Dec 25, 2025 12:00
