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Winter Weather Advisory, Alaska

Moderate

Another 2 to 5 inches of snow through Friday, 4 to 9 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 50 mph. Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged.

Ended Friday, March 20, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Storm Warning on Wednesday, March 18, 9:41 at night.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this advisory

How much

Snow across the area
Another 2 to 5 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph

Map

Map of Alaska with this advisory The Winter Weather Advisory covers Skagway. SkagwayALASKA10 mi SkagwayALASKA10 mi SkagwayALASKA20 mi SkagwayALASKA20 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches through Friday. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Visibilities reduced to one mile or less.
Where
Gustavus, Sitka, Hoonah, and Tenakee Springs.
When
For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 in the evening this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening.
Impacts
Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional details
Snowfall accumulation will be variable, and rates may diminish during the daytime hours as warming surface level temperatures slow snow accumulation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Updates

  1. Cancelled by the National Weather Service. March 20, 2026
  2. Extended to Friday, 7 in the evening. Area expanded. Ended for part of the area. March 20, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 20, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 19, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 19, 2026
  6. Snow totals lowered from 4 to 10 inches to 3 to 5 inches. March 19, 2026
  7. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. March 19, 2026
  8. Ended for part of the area. March 19, 2026
  9. Snow totals lowered from 4 to 12 inches to 4 to 10 inches. Ended for part of the area. March 18, 2026
  10. Snow totals lowered from 6 to 13 inches to 4 to 12 inches. March 18, 2026
  11. Snow totals lowered from 8 to 16 inches to 6 to 13 inches. March 18, 2026
  12. Extended to Friday, 4 in the morning. Ended for part of the area. March 18, 2026
  13. Area expanded. March 17, 2026
  14. Snow totals raised from 4 to 8 inches to 10 to 16 inches. Area expanded. March 17, 2026
  15. Snow totals raised from 3 to 6 inches to 4 to 8 inches. Extended to Thursday, 10 in the morning. Area expanded. March 17, 2026
  16. Winter Weather Advisory issued for Wednesday overnight through Wednesday night. March 17, 2026