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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 646 PM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...MODERATE TO HEAVY SNOWFALL RETURNS SUNDAY INTO MONDAY... A strong low pressure system is currently tracking northward towards the panhandle, snow transitioning to rain across much of the southern panhandle through Sunday night. For the northern and central Alaska Panhandle, anticipating a bit later start, by early Sunday evening and continuing into Monday. No significant snowfall forecast changes.Current forecast snowfall accumulations within the Winter Storm Warnings are between 6 to 12 inches, with locally higher amounts expected through Monday afternoon. For southern panhandle communities in Winter Weather Advisories, expecting total snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6 inches before a changeover to rain or a rain/snow mix, highest totals within interior Prince of Wales Island. Snow showers will then continue behind this system with widely variable accumulations through the rest of the week. AKZ320>322-325-161100- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0012.000000T0000Z-260316T2100Z/ Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island- Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-City and Borough of Juneau- Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau 646 PM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to 1 mile or less. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Sunday evening or Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current forecast has heaviest snowfall rates arriving Sunday evening into early Monday morning across the Icy Strait corridor communities, including Juneau. Snow will transition from light and fluffy to more wet and dense through Monday morning. Locally higher amounts are expected. 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. && $$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 935 PM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2026 AKZ325-160900- /O.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-260316T0900Z/ City and Borough of Juneau- Including the city of Juneau 935 PM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Downtown Juneau and south Douglas. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
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