Winter Weather Advisory, Alaska

Moderate

Another 1 to 3 inches of snow, gusts up to 40 mph. Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult.

Ended Monday, January 5, 2026.

Issued: Sunday, January 4, 1:14 in the afternoon
Expires: Monday, January 5, 3 in the afternoon
Updated: January 5, 2026

Places in this advisory

Sitka

How much

Snow across the area: Another 1 to 3 inches
Wind gusts: Up to 40 mph

Map

This advisory
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Details from the National Weather Service

What: Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
Where: Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.
When: Until 3 in the afternoon this afternoon.
Impacts: Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional details: Precipitation has been changing back and forth between rain and snow over the last few hours for Ketchikan and Annette Island. Within the heavier showers, expect precipitation to remain snow, before changing over to all rain as warm air surges northward through Monday afternoon. Areas at elevation may receive additional locally higher snow accumulations.

Updates

Monday 2:58 in the afternoon
Allowed to end on time. January 5, 2026
Monday 12:05 in the afternoon
Snow totals lowered from 4 to 6 inches to 1 to 3 inches. Ended for part of the area. January 5, 2026
Monday 5:03 in the morning
Snow totals lowered from 4 to 9 inches to 4 to 6 inches. January 5, 2026
Sunday 9:13 at night
Snow totals lowered from 6 to 11 inches to 4 to 9 inches. January 4, 2026
Sunday 4:12 in the afternoon
Snow totals raised from 3 to 8 inches to 6 to 11 inches. January 4, 2026
Sunday 1:14 in the afternoon
Replaces the Winter Storm Watch. January 4, 2026