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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Juneau AK

1258 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...ANOTHER PERIOD OF SNOW FOR THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PANHANDLE

SATURDAY...



.Widespread precipitation continues across the coastal and

northern panhandle as of Saturday morning. Snow accumulations at

sea level have been rather low from Icy Strait and Juneau

southward due to temperatures at sea level already reaching the

mid 30s this morning with temperatures continuing to be steady or

slowly rising into midday. That temperature trend is expected to

continue this afternoon so any additional snow accumulation is

expected to be light. Haines and Yakutat, in contrast have been

below freezing all morning and with various reports of 4 to

6 inches in the Haines and Haines Highway area this morning and

around 5 inches at Yakutat. Yakutat will have the precip diminish

through the afternoon. Haines is expected to stay snow into the 

evening.



AKZ317-212200-

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City and Borough of Yakutat-

Including the city of Yakutat

1258 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM AKDT THIS

AFTERNOON...



Snow has diminished. Light accumulations expected for the rest of

the day.



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Haines Borough and Klukwan-

Including the city of Haines

1258 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS

EVENING...



* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 

  to 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches.



* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.



* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday.



* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be near Haines 

  and along the Chilkat Peninsula with lower snow rates farther 

  up the Haines Highway. Though snow rate could increase again 

  near Haines Customs near the international border.



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.



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AKZ326-220500-

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Petersburg Borough-

Including the city of Petersburg

1258 PM AKDT Sat Mar 21 2026



...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS

EVENING TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY...



* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.



* WHERE...Petersburg Borough.



* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT Sunday.



* IMPACTS...Travel by land, air, and sea could be impacted.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates are expected Saturday 

  evening, especially after temperatures cool after reaching 

  their daytime high Saturday afternoon.



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.



&&



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For more information from the National Weather Service visit

https://weather.gov/juneau