Hydrologic Outlook
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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 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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 23:58
Until: Jan 06, 2026 08:00
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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 23:58
Until: Jan 06, 2026 03:00
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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 14:03
Until: Jan 05, 2026 22:15
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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 14:03
Until: Jan 05, 2026 22:15
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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 14:03
Until: Jan 05, 2026 22:15
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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 06:13
Until: Jan 05, 2026 14:15
Winter Storm Warning
...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...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
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...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday.
* 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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 06:13
Until: Jan 05, 2026 14:15
Winter Storm Warning
...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...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to
12 inches.
* WHERE...City of Hyder.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday 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.
From: Jan 05, 2026 06:13
Until: Jan 05, 2026 14:15
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.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 8 to 12
inches.
* WHERE...City of Hyder.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday 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.
From: Jan 04, 2026 22:14
Until: Jan 05, 2026 06:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.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.
From: Jan 04, 2026 22:14
Until: Jan 05, 2026 06:15
Winter Storm Warning
...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY...
.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 4 to 10
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...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday.
* 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.
From: Jan 04, 2026 22:14
Until: Jan 05, 2026 06:15
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 05, 2026 00:00
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 6 to
13 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Prince of Wales Island.
* 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 morning and afternoon hours on Monday, a
transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected near
sea level 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 showers to move through the area.
Areas above sea level may see accumulating snow mix in with
these showers, especially along the Prince of Wales Highway
and for northern Prince of Wales Island.
From: Jan 04, 2026 06:03
Until: Jan 05, 2026 00:00
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 6 to
13 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Prince of Wales Island.
* 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 morning and afternoon hours on Monday, a
transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected near sea
level 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 showers to move through the area. Areas above sea
level may see accumulating snow mix in with these showers,
especially along the Prince of Wales Highway and for northern
Prince of Wales Island.
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
