2025-12-29T06:00:00-09:00
...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large system moving in from the southwest will bring the next round of substantial, long duration, snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first front moving through will push over the Yakutat area late Friday night then over the rest of the panhandle Saturday. This is followed quickly by another surge of moisture and warmth from the south that will continue the precipitation Sunday and Monday. Snow levels will steadily rise across the central outer coast and south 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 and chance of freezing rain. Total snow accumulations of 24 to 34 inches and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rain/snow line will reach the Juneau and Gustavus areas on Sunday with potential for pockets of freezing rain. Out the road in Juneau is likely to remain all snow throughout the event. A change back to all snow is likely Sunday night into Monday.