2025-12-29T06:00:00-09:00
...HEAVY SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large system moving in from the southwest is bringing a round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first front is moving through, bringing snow to the panhandle. This will be followed quickly by another surge of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will continue to steadily rise across the central & southern panhandle & outer coast Saturday night causing a change over to rain. The rain/snow line then shifts northward to Icy Strait and the Juneau area on Sunday, bringing a mix or chance of freezing rain. The rain/snow line wavers in this area through Monday. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 45 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is not advised. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any mixing with rain or freezing rain at times would result in lower snowfall totals. There is potential for snow to continue through Monday.