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Winter Storm Watch, Alaska

Severe

6 to 10 inches of snow, another 6 to 12 inches of snow possible. Travel will be difficult.

Ended Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday, February 28, 1:51 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Saturday, February 28, 1:51 in the afternoon.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Saturday, February 28, 1:51 in the afternoon.

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Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
6 to 10 inches

Map

Map of Alaska with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Petersburg, Wrangell, Hobart Bay. PetersburgWrangellHobart BayALASKA50 mi PetersburgWrangellHobart BayALASKA50 mi PetersburgWrangellHobart BayALASKA50 mi PetersburgWrangellHobart BayALASKA100 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible.
Where
Petersburg Borough and City and Borough of Wrangell.
When
For the Winter Storm Warning, from 6 in the morning to 11 at night Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday morning.
Impacts
Travel will be difficult.
Additional details
Heaviest snowfall rates on Saturday will be in the late afternoon and early evening.

Updates

  1. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 28, 2026
  2. Area expanded. February 27, 2026
  3. Winter Storm Watch issued for Sunday morning through Monday morning. February 27, 2026