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A pattern change begins Tuesday as clear and cold conditions give way to accumulating snow for the p...
Winter Storm Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf has be...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf has be...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and de...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and de...
Past Weather Alerts for Hydaburg
Special Weather Statement
A pattern change begins Tuesday as clear and cold conditions give way to accumulating snow for the panhandle by the middle of the week as a system moves in from the northern Gulf. Current expectation is snow will be slow to accumulate, with this event proving to be longer in duration with forecast accumulations around 4 to 8 inches of snow starting Tuesday through Thursday. Highest snowfall totals will be for areas north of Sumner Strait, though a brief period of warming conditions late Tuesday will see some areas of the central panhandle change over to rain briefly, before cooler air returns through Wednesday. Thursday will see snow showers become increasingly predominant, with highly variable snow accumulations expected as the low moves south. Stay tuned for latest forecast updates at weather.gov/juneau
Winter Storm Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will gradually spread over the area as a frontal band pushes inland through the day. The heaviest snow showers are still expected to impact the northern half of Prince of Wales Island this afternoon through Friday morning. For the far southeastern coast, snow showers may increase in intensity as the low tracks southward and winds increase out of the southeast Friday.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf has begun to impact the panhandle with snow showers spreading along the outer coast and reaching southward to Petersburg and Wrangell as of 1045 am Thursday. The highest snow accumulations are still expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. A secondary batch of heavier showers will develop along the northern panhandle and progress southward as a deformation band associated with the surface low Thursday night into Friday. For inland areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. Coastal communities will likely see wetter snow due to slightly warming surface temperatures through the day. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will move into the area late Thursday afternoon as a frontal band continues pushing into the panhandle. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected past midnight into Friday morning as the low drifts southward in the gulf and southeasterly winds increase along Dixon Entrance.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to move into the area late Thursday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected past midnight, as the low drifts southward in the gulf and southeasterly winds increase along Dixon Entrance.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will spread over the area Thursday afternoon and last into Friday morning. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. There remains uncertainty whether a heavier band of snow showers will develop and further impact these areas as the low drifts southward along the outer coast Friday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will gradually spread over the area as a frontal band pushes inland Thursday. The heaviest snow showers are expected to impact primarily the northern half of Prince of Wales Island Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. For the far southeastern coast, snow showers will increase in intensity as the low tracks southward and surface winds increase out of the southeast.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will spread over the area Thursday afternoon and last into Friday morning. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. There remains uncertainty whether a heavier band of snow showers will develop and further impact these areas as the low drifts southward along the outer coast Friday morning.
Winter Storm Warning
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will gradually spread over the area as a frontal band pushes inland Thursday. The heaviest snow showers are expected to impact primarily the northern half of Prince of Wales Island Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. For the far southeastern coast, snow showers will increase in intensity as the low tracks southward and surface winds increase out of the southeast.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to move into the area late Thursday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall rates are expected past midnight, as the low drifts southward in the gulf and southeasterly winds increase along Dixon Entrance.
Hydrologic Outlook
ESFAJK An atmospheric river has the potential to move into the Ketchikan and Annette Island areas Monday night into Wednesday that could bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Total rainfall from Monday night into Wednesday could reach 2 to 5 inches with the heaviest rainfall possibly occurring during the day Tuesday. With the ground mostly saturated from previous systems some flooding in the area could be possible mid next week.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...East to southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds will be near Hydaburg, downtown Ketchikan, Metlakatla and other locations with a southern exposure.
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Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. What: Southerly winds, 90 gusting to 120 km/h. Where: Haida Gwaii. When: Ending tonight. Remarks: Very strong winds are developing ahead of a frontal system approaching the BC coast tonight. Southeasterly winds of 90 gusting to 120 km/h can be expected for Haida Gwaii this evening, and will decrease later tonight as the pressure gradient weakens with the passage of the system. ### Local utility outages are possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Prince of Wales Island and Annette Island. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple systems will push into the panhandle through mid week with rounds of strong to high wind gusts expected. The first round of strong winds will begin after 6 pm for wind gusts as high as 50 mph. A brief lull is expected late Tuesday night before high winds up to 60 mph begin Wednesday morning.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the High Wind Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Prince of Wales Island and Annette Island. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Wednesday. For the High Wind Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple systems will push into the panhandle through mid week with rounds of strong to high wind gusts expected. The first round of strong winds will begin after 6 pm for wind gusts as high as 50 mph. A brief lull is expected late Tuesday night before high winds up to 60 mph begin Wednesday morning.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple systems will push into the panhandle through Wednesday, with rounds of strong to high wind gusts expected. The first round of strong winds is ongoing through this evening with gusts up to 35 mph before a brief lull late tonight. A stronger round of wind gusts starts again Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening as another front tracks through the area with gusts up to 45mph.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel by land, air, and marine may be difficult in strong wind.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel by land, air, and marine may be difficult in strong wind.
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island mainly for protected areas around Tenakee Springs, Petersburg Borough, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea and air could be impacted or delayed by significantly lowered visibilities. Freezing fog can result in some light ice accrual on aircraft, decks, and roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy freezing fog will continue to be intermittent through Wednesday.
fog
Near zero visibility in fog continues over coastal areas. When: Now to Tuesday morning. Where: Haida Gwaii including Sandspit, Masset and parts of Highway 16. Additional information: Dense fog and low clouds have pushed onshore resulting in low visibilities along the northern and eastern coasts of Haida Gwaii. Conditions are expected to improve late overnight into Tuesday morning as the fog and low clouds dissipate. ### Travel will likely be hazardous in some locations. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced at times. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, Petersburg Borough and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With temperatures at or below freezing, a Freezing Fog Advisory has been issued in replacement of the Dense Fog Advisory. FAA webcams and observations in the area show visibilities ranging between one quarter and three quarter miles near Gustavus, Tenakee Springs, Angoon and Petersburg.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Admiralty Island including Angoon, Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of Wales Island including Hydaburg, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Annette Island including Metlakatla. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy dense fog continues across the southern panhandle inner channel communities with FAA webcams and observations in the area-wide showing visibilities hovering between between one quarter and three quarter mile. Patchy freezing fog will be possible through Tuesday morning.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Admiralty Island including Angoon, Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of Wales Island including Hydaburg, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Annette Island including Metlakatla. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to low visibility.
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. Where: -Haida Gwaii -North Coast - Coast including Prince Rupert -Central Coast - Coast including Bella Bella -North Vancouver Island exposed coastal sections What and when: -Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h gusting up to 120 this afternoon and tonight. Remarks: An atmospheric river continues to impact the North Coast today. Numerous warnings are in place discussing the details of the heavy precipitation. Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h with gusts up to 120 over exposed coastal sections will begin this afternoon and continue into early Saturday morning. There is an increased risk of power outages during this event. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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, Prince of Wales, Eastern Gulf Coast, Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, And Metlakatla. * WHEN...From 9 AM AKST this morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris or snow. Increased risk of possible isolated landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle through Friday night. The Southern and Central panhandle may start out as snow, but is expected to switch to rain late Thursday night. Around 2 to 4.5 inches with possibly locally higher amounts, particularly near Ketchikan and Metlakatla, of rain is across the central and southern panhandle Thursday night through Friday night. An additional 1.0 to 2.0 inches of rain for the central panhandle and 1.5 to 2.5 for the extreme southern panhandle is possible on Saturday. Areas with a preexisting snowpack, both from recent accumulations as well as the deep, previous snowpack, may have additional runoff. Gusty winds at sea level ranging from 40 to 60 mph are likely along the southern panhandle through Friday night. This combination of weather hazards could lead to possible isolated landslides along steep slopes. Conditions for the possibility of flooding and possible isolated landslides will be maximize Friday evening and decrease by Saturday morning. Stream flows in rivers may quickly rise and may exceed flood levels. This atmospheric river has the possibility to extend through the weekend with additional rainfall Sunday.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase through Friday afternoon with the strongest winds by Friday evening. Wind gusts before and after the warning times will also be strong, with gusts increasing late Friday morning to around 40 mph and remaining strong into late Friday. Stronger winds will also be observed at higher elevations.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Southern Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase through Friday afternoon with the strongest winds by Friday evening. The strongest winds on Prince of Wales Island will be around Hydaburg and southern areas. Wind gusts before and after the warning times will also be strong, with gusts increasing late Friday morning to around 40 mph remaining strong into late Friday. Stronger winds will also be observed at higher elevations.
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Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. Where: -Haida Gwaii -North Coast - Coast including Prince Rupert -Central Coast - Coast including Bella Bella -North Vancouver Island exposed coastal sections When: -Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h gusting up to 120 Friday afternoon and night. Remarks: An atmospheric river makes landfall on the North Coast this evening. Numerous warnings are in place discussing the details of the heavy precipitation. While winds will start to strengthen tonight, the strongest winds will be delayed until Friday. Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h with gusts up to 120 over exposed coastal sections will begin Friday afternoon and continue into early Saturday morning. There is an increased risk of power outages during this event. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
wind
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected. Where: -Haida Gwaii -North Coast - Coast including Prince Rupert -Central Coast - Coast including Bella Bella -North Coast Vancouver Island exposed coastal sections When: -Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h gusting up to 120 Friday afternoon and night. Remarks: An atmospheric river makes landfall on the North Coast this evening. Numerous warnings are in place discussing the details of the heavy precipitation. While winds will start to strengthen tonight, the strongest winds will be delayed until Friday. Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h with gusts up to 120 over exposed coastal sections will begin Friday afternoon and continue into early Saturday morning. There is an increased risk of power outages during this event. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
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Strong winds combined with heavy precipitation. Where: -Haida Gwaii -North Coast - Coast including Prince Rupert -Central Coast - Coast including Bella Bella -Exposed areas of North Vancouver Island When: -Heavy precipitation begins this evening (see additional alerts) -Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h gusting up to 120 Friday afternoon and night. Remarks: An atmospheric river makes landfall on the North Coast this evening. Numerous warnings are in place discussing the details of the heavy precipitation. While winds will start to strengthen tonight, the strongest winds will be delayed until Friday. Southeasterly winds of 80 to 100 km/h with gusts up to 120 over exposed coastal sections will begin Friday afternoon and continue into early Saturday morning. There is an increased risk of power outages during this event. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low and associated front are expected to move across the southern panhandle Friday evening. The highest likelihood for 60 mph gusts are possible during evening hours before diminishing during the overnight period.
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, Prince of Wales, Eastern Gulf Coast, Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, And Metlakatla. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris or snow. Increased risk of possible isolated landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night into Friday night. The Southern and Central panhandle may start out as snow, but is expected to switch to rain late Thursday night. Around 2 to 4 inches with possibly locally higher amounts of rain is across the central and southern panhandle Thursday night through Friday night. Some areas may still have some snow around which could increase the possibility of flooding in those areas as it melts. Gusty winds at sea level ranging from 40 to 60 mph are also possible along the southern panhandle Friday. This combination of weather hazards could lead to increased risk possible isolated landslides along steep slopes. Stream flows in rivers may quickly rise and reach bankful levels. There is also a possibility of more moderate to heavy rain later in the weekend as a series of further systems may impact the watch area.
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What: A prolonged period of active weather is expected. Where: - North Coast - Haida Gwaii - Central Coast - coastal sections When: Thursday night through Sunday. Remark: A series of Pacific systems will bring rounds of moisture combined with very strong southerly winds to North Coast, Central Coast - coastal sections and Haida Gwaii beginning Thursday evening and continuing through Sunday. The first wave of precipitation will arrive Thursday night. -For Kitimat, rain will develop Thursday evening and intensify through Friday and Saturday, becoming heavy at times. Rain is expected to taper to a few showers late in the day on Sunday. -In areas near Terrace and along the Highway 16 corridor towards Prince Rupert, precipitation will begin as snow Thursday night. A transition to freezing rain is likely early Friday morning, followed by a change to rain Friday afternoon as temperatures rise. -For Stewart, snow, heavy at times, is expected through Thursday night into Friday morning. Snow will transition to rain Friday afternoon. In addition, moderate to strong southerly winds will develop across coastal sections of the North Coast, Central Coast, and Haida Gwaii on Friday. The strongest winds are expected from Friday evening through the overnight hours, and will ease through the day on Saturday. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low and associated front are expected to move across the southern panhandle Friday evening. The highest likelihood for 60 mph gusts are possible during evening hours before diminishing during the overnight period.
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, Prince of Wales, Eastern Gulf Coast, Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, And Metlakatla. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris or snow. Increased risk of possible isolated landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night into Friday night. The Southern and Central panhandle may start out as snow, but is expected to switch to rain late Thursday night. Around 2 to 4 inches with possibly locally higher amounts of rain is across the central and southern panhandle Thursday night through Friday night. Some areas may still have some snow around which could increase the possibility of flooding in those areas as it melts. Gusty winds at sea level ranging from 40 to 60 mph are also possible along the southern panhandle Friday. This combination of weather hazards could lead to increased risk possible isolated landslides along steep slopes. Stream flows in rivers may quickly rise and reach bankful levels. There is also a possibility of more moderate to heavy rain later in the weekend as a series of further systems may impact the watch area.
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low and associated front are expected to move across the southern panhandle Friday evening. The highest likelihood for 60 mph gusts are possible during evening hours before diminishing during the overnight period.
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
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA THROUGH MONDAY... Snowfall is ongoing across much of the panhandle as a front pushes inland, with snowfall rates beginning to diminish in the wake of the front as snow showers replace the previously widespread snowfall. Heaviest snowfall rates will continue through Monday afternoon for locations along and north of the Icy Strait Corridor. An initial warmup moving up from the south has brought temperatures as far north as Hoonah and Pelican to 34 degrees. That warm up is expected to continue into the early morning hours of Tuesday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will likely see a switch back to snow for most areas. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers. The potential exists that warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City of Hyder. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Through the 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 southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing strong snow showers to move through the area, bringing additional snow accumulation.
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR SOUTHEAST ALASKA THROUGH MONDAY... Snowfall is ongoing across much of the panhandle as a front pushes inland, with snowfall rates beginning to diminish in the wake of the front as snow showers replace the previously widespread snowfall. Heaviest snowfall rates will continue through Monday afternoon for locations along and north of the Icy Strait Corridor. An initial warmup moving up from the south has brought temperatures as far north as Hoonah and Pelican to 34 degrees. That warm up is expected to continue into the early morning hours of Tuesday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will likely see a switch back to snow for most areas. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers. The potential exists that warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain or a rain/snow mix is underway through Monday afternoon, but elevated areas including various highways will remain snow until Monday evening as a strong push of southerly winds moves northward. The highest accumulations will be for areas at elevation.
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... .Prefrontal showers associated with a weak wave moved through the Icy Strait corridor and western Baranof Island has prompted the winter storm warning to be moved up in time. Snow ratios are very high, pushing greater than 30:1, therefore snow characteristic is very fluffy and dry with very little moisture. Once snow becomes increasingly wet, expect to see any snow depth gained from these snow showers reduced. Therefore, there is very little change in overall snow totals. A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all snow on Monday. 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 rain and snow showers to move through the area, potentially bringing additional snow accumulation.
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... .Prefrontal showers associated with a weak wave moved through the Icy Strait corridor and western Baranof Island has prompted the winter storm warning to be moved up in time. Snow ratios are very high, pushing greater than 30:1, therefore snow characteristic is very fluffy and dry with very little moisture. Once snow becomes increasingly wet, expect to see any snow depth gained from these snow showers reduced. Therefore, there is very little change in overall snow totals. A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. * WHERE...City of Hyder. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all snow on Monday. 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 southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing strong snow showers to move through the area, bringing additional snow accumulation.
Winter Weather Advisory
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... .Prefrontal showers associated with a weak wave moved through the Icy Strait corridor and western Baranof Island has prompted the winter storm warning to be moved up in time. Snow ratios are very high, pushing greater than 30:1, therefore snow characteristic is very fluffy and dry with very little moisture. Once snow becomes increasingly wet, expect to see any snow depth gained from these snow showers reduced. Therefore, there is very little change in overall snow totals. A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS....Precipitation will initially start as all snow, before quickly changing over to rain as warm air surges northward through Monday afternoon. Areas at elevation may receive additional locally higher snow accumulations.
Winter Weather Advisory
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... .Prefrontal showers associated with a weak wave moving through the Icy Strait corridor and western Baranof Island has prompted the winter storm warning to be moved up in time. Snow ratios are very high, pushing greater than 30:1, therefore snow characteristic is very fluffy and dry with very little moisture. Once snow becomes increasingly wet, expect to see any snow depth gained from these snow showers reduced. Therefore, there is very little change in overall snow totals. A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all snow, before quickly changing over to rain as warm air surges northward through Monday afternoon. Areas at elevation may receive additional locally higher snow accumulations.