Weather Alert in Alaska
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 26 at 3:13PM AKDT until March 28 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Prince of Wales Island
DESCRIPTION: ...LOW CONTINUES TO SEND BANDS OF SNOW SHOWERS INTO THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE... A low pressure system over the southern gulf continues to send several waves of snow and rain/snow mix into the southern panhandle. Bands of hit-or-miss snow showers. Total snow accumulations will be highly dependent on temperatures. Afternoon temperatures could reach the mid to upper 30s, especially near the coast, possibly limiting overall snow accumulation. Further inland, areas could stay colder and receive higher amounts. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will be highly dependent on daytime temperatures. Afternoon temperatures will reach the mid to upper 30s limiting snow accumulation but inland areas could stay colder, and hit-or-miss snow showers will result in highly variable snow accumulations across Prince of Wales Island. Times of moderate snow can quickly reduce visibilities to below 1 mile. Snow showers diminish through the weekend.
INSTRUCTION: 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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