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Moderate Severity Alert

Winter Weather Advisory

From Sun 4:00 pm until Mon 4:00 am AKDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Juneau - AK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island

Description

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM AKDT MONDAY... WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the first advisory, highest accumulations will be with the initial heavy band of snow, but showers will continue through the night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.

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...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A heavy band of snow is moving through the panhandle, bringing a short period of heavy snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. While this band will move over relatively quickly, showers along the back side of the band will continue periods of light to moderate snow overnight. Temperatures are expected to start cooling again this evening into Sunday with bands of snow moving through the southern and central panhandle Sunday into Sunday night. Accumulations in the south will be the highest on the higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening.
Moderate Severity Alert

Winter Weather Advisory

Until Sun 1:00 am AKDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Juneau - AK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island

Description

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT SUNDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 4 AM AKDT MONDAY... WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Monday. IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the first advisory, highest accumulations will be with the initial heavy band of snow, but showers will continue through the night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.

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...PERIODS OF SNOW FOR PARTS OF THE PANHANDLE THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A heavy band of snow is moving through the panhandle, bringing a short period of heavy snow with accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. While this band will move over relatively quickly, showers along the back side of the band will continue periods of light to moderate snow overnight. Temperatures are expected to start cooling again this evening into Sunday with bands of snow moving through the southern and central panhandle Sunday into Sunday night. Accumulations in the south will be the highest on the higher elevations of Prince of Wales Island midday Sunday, but will have more accumulations expected at sea level by Sunday evening and night as temperatures cool Sunday evening.
Low Severity Alert

Wind Advisory

Until Sat 7:00 pm AKDT

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Issued By

Juneau - AK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island

Description

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur beginning late Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

From Sun 6:00 am until 4:00 pm AKDT

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Issued By

Juneau - AK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Clarence Strait

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. WHERE...Clarence Strait. WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

From Sat 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm AKDT

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Issued By

Juneau - AK, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Clarence Strait

Description

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. WHERE...Clarence Strait. WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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