Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Storm Warning issued March 3 at 10:42PM AKST until March 4 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Juneau
DESCRIPTION: ...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL PANHANDLE THROUGH WEDNESDAY... The next surge of snow is expected this overnight as the main low moves closer to the panhandle bringing more moisture to the area. This next surge of moisture is expected to bring increasing snowfall rates to the Icy Strait corridor this evening. Along with this second wave of snow, the original band of snow is expected to set up around the Yakutat area bringing more accumulating snow to the area with the heaviest parts to the west of Yakutat. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected this afternoon into Wednesday morning, with snowfall rates of an inch an hour possible. Gusty winds around downtown Juneau and Douglas could cause some areas of blowing snow.
INSTRUCTION: 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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