Winter Storm Warning issued November 8 at 1:01PM AKST until November 9 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
A strong system is expected to move through the area Sunday night
into Monday. Temperatures below freezing combined with snow levels
below 1,000 ft are indicative of snowfall for upper elevations.
Mid-level southeasterly flow suggests potential for White Pass to be
sheltered from much of the precipitation, but would allow for ample
moisture to make it into the Haines Borough, falling as snow at the
border. The winter storm watch will be upgraded to a winter storm
warning for the upper elevations of the Haines Highway near Haines
Customs, and replaced with a winter weather advisory for the Klondike
Highway near White Pass.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
inches possible.
* WHERE...The Haines Highway, near Haines Border Crossing.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM Akst Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The upper elevations of the Haines Highway,
near Haines Customs. Snow levels will steadily increase from around
500 ft to 2000 ft by Monday evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions where
available call 511 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
- In the last 30 days
- 2249th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather