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...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE MONDAY... .A weak open low is located over Bara...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE MONDAY... .A weak open low is located over Bara...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH MONDAY... .The sho...
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH MONDAY... .The sho...
Winter Weather Advisory
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A heavy band of snow is movi...
Past Weather Alerts for Ketchikan
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE MONDAY... .A weak open low is located over Baranof Island as of 330AM AKDT, with a heavier band of snow showers moving northward towards the Icy Strait Corridor communities. Minor forecast update expanding to Juneau and Gustavus and increasing forecast snowfall with the wave of showers slowing a bit based on satellite data. Snow showers may bring visibility down to less then a mile at times, potentially impacting the morning commute. Localized higher snowfall rates will remain possible within heavier showers, with most accumulations happening through Monday morning. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Visibility reduced to 1 mile or less. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Numerous snow showers will continue diminishing through Monday morning. Snowfall accumulations will be variable across the area due to the hit or miss nature of these showers.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE MONDAY... .A weak open low is located over Baranof Island as of 330AM AKDT, with a heavier band of snow showers moving northward towards the Icy Strait Corridor communities. Minor forecast update expanding to Juneau and Gustavus and increasing forecast snowfall with the wave of showers slowing a bit based on satellite data. Snow showers may bring visibility down to less then a mile at times, potentially impacting the morning commute. Localized higher snowfall rates will remain possible within heavier showers, with most accumulations happening through Monday morning. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A weakening low is near Baranof and southern Chichagof Islands with a band of snow moving northward from Angoon towards Hoonah. Snow showers will continue into Monday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH MONDAY... .The shortwave that moved through the panhandle Sunday is now deteriorating over the northern panhandle, bringing widespread showers through the central and southern panhandle in its wake. Snow showers may bring visibility down to less then a mile at times, with light to moderate snowfall rates expected. Localized higher snowfall rates will remain possible with heavier showers, with most accumulations happening through Sunday evening and night as daytime temperatures cool. As the low continues to stall over northern Baranof and Chichagof Islands, communities such as Tenakee Springs and Angoon have the possibility of seeing more continuous snow showers overnight. Uncertainty remains for the final positioning of the low, as different positions may bring different snow totals to the communities it sits over. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Visibility reduced to 1 mile or less. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Numerous snow showers will continue through Sunday night. Snowfall accumulations will be variable across the area due to the hit or miss nature of these showers. Highest snow rates will be into this evening.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH MONDAY... .The shortwave that moved through the panhandle Sunday is now deteriorating over the northern panhandle, bringing widespread showers through the central and southern panhandle in its wake. Snow showers may bring visibility down to less then a mile at times, with light to moderate snowfall rates expected. Localized higher snowfall rates will remain possible with heavier showers, with most accumulations happening through Sunday evening and night as daytime temperatures cool. As the low continues to stall over northern Baranof and Chichagof Islands, communities such as Tenakee Springs and Angoon have the possibility of seeing more continuous snow showers overnight. Uncertainty remains for the final positioning of the low, as different positions may bring different snow totals to the communities it sits over. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Visibility reduced to 1 mile or less. * WHERE...Petersburg, Kake, and Port Alexander. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are now expected start up again this afternoon across Kupreanof and Kuiu Islands and last into tonight. Snowfall accumulations will be variable across the area due to the hit or miss nature of these showers with the higher snow rates expected this evening.
Winter Weather Advisory
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A heavy band of snow is moving through the panhandle, bringing a short period of heavy snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. While this band will move over relatively quickly, showers along the back side of the band will continue periods of light to moderate snow overnight. Temperatures are expected to start cooling again this evening into Sunday with bands of snow moving through the southern and central panhandle Sunday into Sunday night. Accumulations in the south will be the highest on the higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening. * WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the first advisory, highest accumulations will be with the initial heavy band of snow, but showers will continue through the night.
Winter Weather Advisory
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A heavy band of snow is moving through the panhandle, bringing a short period of heavy snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. While this band will move over relatively quickly, showers along the back side of the band will continue periods of light to moderate snow overnight. Temperatures are expected to start cooling again this evening into Sunday with bands of snow moving through the southern and central panhandle Sunday into Sunday night. Accumulations in the south will be the highest on the higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening. * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaska. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest accumulations will be with the initial heavy band of snow. Showers may periodically continue through the night.
Winter Weather Advisory
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .Periods of snow are still occurring in parts of the panhandle Saturday afternoon. Snow accumulations at sea level have been rather low from Icy Strait and Juneau southward due to temperatures at sea level already reaching the mid to upper 30s. Temperatures are expected to start cooling again tonight into Sunday with bands of snow moving into the southern panhandle Sunday into Sunday night. Accumulations in the south may mainly be on the higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .Periods of snow are still occurring in parts of the panhandle Saturday afternoon. Snow accumulations at sea level have been rather low from Icy Strait and Juneau southward due to temperatures at sea level already reaching the mid to upper 30s. Temperatures are expected to start cooling again tonight into Sunday with bands of snow moving into the southern panhandle Sunday into Sunday night. Accumulations in the south may mainly be on the higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher snow accumulations will take place on the higher elevations of the road system Sunday before cooling temperatures in the late afternoon and evening brings snow down to the sea level communities for Sunday night.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur beginning late Saturday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER PERIOD OF SNOW FOR THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .Confidence is increasing on seeing a more significant round of snow this weekend as cold temperatures aloft remain in place and another round of moisture moves in. There remains some uncertainty for snow accumulations at the surface as Saturday afternoon temperatures at sea level are reaching into the mid 30s to around 40 due to increasing daylight and sun angle. However, temperatures aloft are still very favorable for accumulating snow amounts. If the heavier precipitation rates are significant enough to overcome the warmer surface temperatures, snow accumulations will be greater. But if the temperatures are able to overcome the precipitation rates, snowfall will be limited as it melts by the time it reaches the surface. This will need to be monitored for any changes in potential snow accumulation. The orientation of the low and where the showers move into the panhandle will also impact the snow amounts, with how northward and inland the heavier moisture will push and how organized the bands of snow are expected to be when moving through this weekend. Highest snow rates are expected Saturday morning before warmer temperatures in the afternoon begin to limit snow accumulation. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be in the morning. Temperatures warming in the afternoon into the mid 30s may likely lead to lower snow totals.
Winter Weather Advisory
...ANOTHER PERIOD OF SNOW FOR THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .Confidence is increasing on seeing a more significant round of snow this weekend as cold temperatures aloft remain in place and another round of moisture moves in. There remains some uncertainty for snow accumulations at the surface as Saturday afternoon temperatures at sea level are reaching into the mid 30s to around 40 due to increasing daylight and sun angle. However, temperatures aloft are still very favorable for accumulating snow amounts. If the heavier precipitation rates are significant enough to overcome the warmer surface temperatures, snow accumulations will be greater. But if the temperatures are able to overcome the precipitation rates, snowfall will be limited as it melts by the time it reaches the surface. This will need to be monitored for any changes in potential snow accumulation. The orientation of the low and where the showers move into the panhandle will also impact the snow amounts, with how northward and inland the heavier moisture will push and how organized the bands of snow are expected to be when moving through this weekend. Highest snow rates are expected Saturday morning before warmer temperatures in the afternoon begin to limit snow accumulation. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be in the morning. Temperatures warming in the afternoon into the mid 30s may likely lead to lower snow totals.
Winter Weather Advisory
...A BAND OF ORGANIZED SHOWERS WILL MOVE OVER SOUTHERN PANHANDLE THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY... .Semi organized bands of showers will primarily move across Prince of Wales Island and the southern inner channels into Friday. Shower activity will have highly variable accumulations due to the varying intensity & scattered nature of the snow showers. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the scattered nature & varying intensity of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across the region.
Winter Weather Advisory
...A BAND OF ORGANIZED SHOWERS WILL MOVE OVER SOUTHERN PANHANDLE THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY... .Semi organized bands of showers will primarily move across Prince of Wales Island and the southern inner channels into Friday. Shower activity will have highly variable accumulations due to the varying intensity & scattered nature of the snow showers. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the scattered nature & varying intensity of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across the region.
Winter Weather Advisory
...A BAND OF ORGANIZED SHOWERS WILL MOVE OVER SOUTHERN PANHANDLE THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY... .A semi organized band of showers will primarily move across Prince of Wales Island and the southern inner channels Thursday night and Friday. Shower activity can have highly variable accumulations and may track inland variably. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the scattered nature & varying intensity of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across the region.
Winter Weather Advisory
...A BAND OF ORGANIZED SHOWERS WILL MOVE OVER SOUTHERN PANHANDLE THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY... .A semi organized band of showers will primarily move across Prince of Wales Island and the southern inner channels Thursday night and Friday. Shower activity can have highly variable accumulations and may track inland variably. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the scattered nature & varying intensity of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across the region.
Winter Weather Advisory
...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY... .Bands of snow showers are continuing to move southwest to northeast across southeast Alaska Monday, primarily for Juneau southward. These snow showers may be moderate to heavy at times, resulting in variable snow amounts across the region. Under the heaviest snow showers showers, expect visibilities to be reduced to one half mile or less with areas seeing additional snowfall of 2 to 6 inches of snowfall through Monday. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the nature of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across region.
Special Weather Statement
Organized bands of snow showers will continue across portions of the panhandle through Monday morning from the Icy Strait corridor southward to Ketchikan as a low in the northern Gulf shifts southward. Due to the hit or miss nature of showers, snowfall accumulations will be highly variable across the area. Highest snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible through Monday morning with visibilities 1 miles or less expected within heavier snow showers. Snow showers could impact the morning commute.
Winter Weather Advisory
...SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING.. .Bands of snow showers will continue to move west to east across southeast Alaska Monday morning. These snow showers may be moderate to heavy at times, resulting in variable snow amounts across the region. Under the heaviest snow showers showers, expect visibilities to be reduced to one mile or less with isolated areas seeing upwards of 2 to 6 inches of snowfall through Monday morning. * WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Total accumulations of 2 to 6 inches through Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of Southeast Alaska. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Due to the nature of these snow showers, snow accumulations and impacts will be highly variable across region.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...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.
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * 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.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to midnight AKST Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The exact timing of the strongest winds remain uncertain given variations in potential storm track. Anticipate snow showers in the wake of the system.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to midnight AKST Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The exact timing of the strongest winds remain uncertain given variations in potential storm track. Anticipate snow showers in the wake of the system..
Winter Weather Advisory
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH MIDWEEK... Light snow will continue tonight along the Icy Strait corridor south to Sumner Strait, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Another system moving into the panhandle tonight will bring heavier snowfall rates across much of central and northern southeast Alaska. Snow is expected to mix with and eventually change over to rain on Tuesday from Sitka over to Kake and Petersburg, however, if the changeover is delayed, snowfall amounts could be higher. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 10 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will be highly dependent on how fast the changeover to rain occurs on Tuesday. A delay in the changeover timing could result in higher snowfall amounts.
Winter Weather Advisory
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH MIDWEEK... Light snow will continue into this evening along the Icy Strait corridor south to Sumner Strait, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Another system moving into the panhandle tonight will bring heavier snowfall rates across much of central and northern southeast Alaska. Snow is expected to mix with and eventually change over to rain on Tuesday from Sitka over to Kake and Petersburg, however, if the changeover is delayed, snowfall amounts could be higher. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will be highly dependent on how fast the changeover to rain occurs on Tuesday. A delay in the changeover timing could result in higher snowfall amounts.
Winter Weather Advisory
...PERIODS OF SNOW THROUGH MID WEEK... .Light snow continuing in various inland areas this evening. There should be a brief break in the snow tonight before more snow showers move in from the west Wednesday into Wednesday night. Snow accumulations will be highly variable Wednesday into Wednesday night with W to SW oriented slopes favored for higher snow totals. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be highly variable with localized locations having a chance of seeing accumulations a few inches higher or lower then the above range.
Winter Weather Advisory
...PERIODS OF SNOW THROUGH MID WEEK... .Light snow continuing in various inland areas this afternoon with around 2 to 4 inches already accumulated in Juneau and Petersburg. There should be a brief break in the snow tonight before more snow showers move in from the West Wednesday into Wednesday night. Snow accumulations will be highly variable Wednesday into Wednesday night with W to SW oriented slopes favored for higher snow totals. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be highly variable with localized locations having a chance of seeing accumulations a few inches higher or lower then the above range.
Special Weather Statement
There is increasing confidence that an atmospheric river will bring periods of moderate to heavy rainfall aimed primarily at the southern panhandle Monday night and lasting into Wednesday. Total rainfall from Monday night through Wednesday morning could range from 2 to 5 inches. The heaviest rainfall is expected to occur Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon, with a second surge Wednesday morning. Snow levels rising up to 5000 to 7000 ft through the event combined with saturated ground from rainfall over the weekend could lead to enhanced snowmelt and runoff and contribute to rapid river/stream rises. Localized ponding of water is likely, however no widespread flooding is expected across the area at this time.
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 winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 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 and other locations with a southern exposure.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas near Ward Lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 819 AM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing, especially near Ward Lake. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain has fallen over the last 24 hours. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible through Friday morning. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 8:00am the stage was 252.5 feet. Flood Stage is 252.0 feet. Impacts: At 251.0 feet: Water will begin to approach low lying areas of trails and picnic areas around Ward Lake. At 252.0 feet: 2 feet of water will be going over the emergency spillway which will produce minor flooding of areas around the Ward Lake recreation area with trails and Last Chance campground being inundated.
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 Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy freezing fog will continue to be intermittent through Wednesday morning.
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 Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.
Freezing Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in freezing fog. * WHERE...Tenakee Springs, 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...Dense fog continues for Tenakee Springs, Petersburg, and Kake this evening, with brief breaks ongoing at Juneau and Angoon. Highest confidence of fog continuing will be for Petersburg and Kake.
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving 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.
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.