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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1014 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND...

.A pattern change is bringing colder temperatures and strong
outflow winds extending southward through the weekend. This
pattern, in combination with prolonged moisture, is producing
accumulating heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and
communities of the northern panhandle as of Friday evening.
Forecast confidence is that Advisory level snowfall will be moving
into Yakutat. Confidence has increased that the Icy Strait
Corridor could see significant snowfall accumulations Sunday to
Monday. Heavy precipitation rates begin to reach Yakutat late
Friday into early Saturday. The main forecast challenge over the
Yakutat area continues to be the timing of when precipitation will
become all snow which now looks to be late Friday night. The snow
forecast for the Icy Strait Corridor is more likely to be Sunday
and lasting into early next week, so we will continue to monitor
and update the snow forecast. Cold temperatures are expected to
continue to spread southward into early next week, increasing
potential for a long duration snowfall event.

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Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the city of Haines
1014 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 15 to
  22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph on Sunday.

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
  unless it is an emergency.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has begun along the Haines Highway,
  Klukwan, and Haines Borough this evening with an estimated 1 to
  2 inches of snowfall around the area and reduced visibilities
  as low as one-half mile at times. Snowfall will continue through
  the night and through Saturday. Highest snow accumulations
  remain along the highway at higher elevations. Elevated winds
  and gusty conditions expected at higher elevations along Chilkat
  Peninsula.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.

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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Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
1014 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to
  28 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway and the Municipality of Skagway.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged
  unless it is an emergency.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall has begun along the Klondike
  Highway and towards Skagway this evening with an estimated 1 to
  2 inches of snowfall around the area and reduced visibilities
  as low as 1 mile at times. Snowfall will continue through the
  night and through Saturday. Highest snow accumulations remain
  along the highway at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.

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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City and Borough of Yakutat-
Including the city of Yakutat
1014 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 PM
AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates expected at 3/4 to
  1 inch per hour Saturday morning. Transition to snow may start
  or mix with rain as early as midnight.

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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Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs,
Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau
1014 PM AKST Fri Dec 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 11 to
  16 inches possible.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape
  Fairweather to Lisianski Strait and City and Borough of Juneau.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snowfall rates beginning Sunday
  morning to Sunday afternoon, increasing again on Monday from a
  second system. Moderate to heavy snow may persist into Monday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/juneau