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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
241 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025

...SNOW FOR THE PANHANDLE INTO EARLY WEEK...

The arctic boundary is currently entering the southern third of
the panhandle, with snow expected to become the more dominant
precipitation type around the Petersburg & Wrangell areas, soon.
The next system moving up from the south for Monday looks to
bring moderate-to-heavy, short-duration snowfall rates to
primarily the northern half of Prince of Wales Island, Wrangell,
and Petersburg. The band of snow is expected to move northward
during the day Monday, with the high uncertainty being how far
north the deeper moisture will move north.

For Tuesday, another system looks to pass into Dixon Entrance,
bringing mixed precipitation and snow for the southern panhandle.
The arctic boundary is expected to move south of Annette Island
by late tonight, but there is some uncertainty regarding how
stable the cold air will be, and whether the southerly, warmer
winds ahead of the system will mix down to the surface.

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Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove,
and Thorne Bay
241 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AKST TUESDAY NIGHT...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
  inches.

* WHERE...For the advisory, northern Prince of Wales Island. For
  the winter storm warning, eastern Prince of Wales Island,
  including Kasaan, Thorne Bay, and Whale Pass.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM AKST this
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 9 AM Tuesday to
  midnight AKST Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin tomorrow as light and fine
  in characteristic before increasing in rates during the late
  morning.

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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Petersburg Borough-City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg and Wrangell
241 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4
  inches.

* WHERE...Petersburg Borough and City and Borough of Wrangell.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow is ongoing and expected to
  reduce in rates around 5-6 PM today.

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 of Hyder-
Including the city of Hyder
241 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5
  inches.

* WHERE...City of Hyder.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow rates are the highest expected
  during the warned period.

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.

&&

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Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
241 PM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT AKST TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to midnight AKST Tuesday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest confidence for warning level
  snow are areas exposed to northerly winds: South Tongass
  Highway, North Tongass Highway, and near the Ferry Terminal on
  Annette Island. Areas near sea level for Ketchikan and
  Metlakatla are expected to begin as snow, transitioning into a
  rain/snow mix, before transitioning back to snow by the
  afternoon hours.

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