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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

9 to 18 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 45 mph. Travel by land, air, and sea will be difficult.

Ended Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Thursday, January 8, 11:50 in the morning.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
9 to 18 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 45 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Haines, Skagway, Mud Bay. HainesSkagwayMud BayMosquito LakeALASKA25 mi HainesSkagwayMosquito LakeALASKA50 mi HainesSkagwayALASKA50 mi HainesSkagwayALASKA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 18 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Where
Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan.
When
From Friday morning through Saturday morning.
Impacts
Travel by land, air, and sea will be difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional details
The Haines and Skagway areas are expected to remain snow until southerly winds make it into the area Friday evening. Snow accumulations could end up higher or lower at lower elevations if warmer temperatures make it into the area earlier or later than expected. During and after the change over to rain, ponding of water on roads and other areas is likely.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  4. Snow totals raised from 9 to 15 inches to 9 to 18 inches. January 8, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 7, 2026
  6. Winter Storm Watch issued for Friday morning through Saturday afternoon. January 7, 2026