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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Juneau AK

557 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY

NIGHT...



.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.



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Haines Borough and Klukwan-

Including the city of Haines

557 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS

EVENING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 

  to 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.



* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.



* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be near Haines 

  and along the Chilkat Peninsula with lower snow rates farther 

  up the Haines Highway. Though snow rate could increase again 

  near Haines Customs near the international border.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water

with you in case of an emergency.



People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of

winter weather.



For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or

visit 511.alaska.gov.



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Prince of Wales Island-

Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, 

and Thorne Bay

557 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO

4 AM AKDT MONDAY...



* 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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling.



People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of

winter weather.



For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or

visit 511.alaska.gov.



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Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-

Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla

557 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO

4 AM AKDT MONDAY...



* 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.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Slow down and use caution while traveling.



People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of

winter weather.



For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or

visit 511.alaska.gov.



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For more information from the National Weather Service visit

https://weather.gov/juneau