Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 9:32AM 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 Monday.
Temperatures below freezing combined with snow levels below 1,000 ft
are indicative of snowfall for upper elevations. Mid-level
southeasterly flow should allow for ample moisture to make it into
the Haines Borough, falling as snow at the border along the Haines
Highway. Around 2 to 3 inches of snow has fallen at the Haines Border
Crossing by 7 AM, and will continue consistently through the morning.
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12
inches possible.
* WHERE...The Haines Highway, near Haines Border Crossing.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM Akst this evening.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* 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. According to Haines Border
Crossing, around 2 to 3 inches of snow has already fallen as of 7
AM. Another 6 to 8 inches can be expected through Monday for a
total of 8 to 12 inches.
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
- 2296th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather