982 WWAK47 PAJK 310617 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 917 PM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO WEDNESDAY... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line continues to linger just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Tuesday evening. A low in the gulf is continuing to send bands of snow showers across the area. Breaks between the bands have seen occasional periods of light freezing rain. Expecting one additional band of heavy snow to move through late Tuesday night before the precipitation will start to move out and diminish through the second half of Wednesday. Precip is expected to clear out by Thursday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. Winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway have diminished as of 9 pm which has improved the blowing and drifting snow situation there. Winds are still gusty, just not as strong as earlier Tuesday evening. Some areas of blowing and drifting snow with reductions in visibility down to a mile or less are still possible through Wednesday morning. Local municipalities have alerted residents of the an elevated avalanche risk. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. AKZ318-319-311515- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-251231T2100Z/ Municipality of Skagway-Haines Borough and Klukwan- Including the cities of Skagway, White Pass, and Haines 917 PM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Gusts to 40 mph with blowing snow on the Klondike Highway. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dry and fluffy in nature. Snowfall rates will pick up late Tuesday night as the last few waves move through, though these will be weaker than previous waves. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. 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. && $$ AKZ320-325-311515- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-251231T2100Z/ Glacier Bay-City and Borough of Juneau- Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau 917 PM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. Snowfall rates will pick up late Tuesday night as the last few waves move through, though these will be weaker than previous waves. There is still potential for light freezing rain at times as well. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ321-322-311500- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-251231T1500Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island-Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait- Including the cities of Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Elfin Cove, and Pelican 917 PM AKST Tue Dec 30 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up late Tuesday night as the last few waves move through, though these will be weaker than previous waves. There is still potential for light freezing rain at times as well. Check on any boats, planes, or out buildings that may be at risk to snow accumulations. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/juneau