Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Juneau; Up to 12 Inches of Snow Expected

Source: NOAA · Juneau, Alaska

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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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NWS Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City and Borough of Juneau, forecasting 6 to 12 inches of snow and difficult travel conditions on Saturday.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Juneau, Alaska
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Juneau AK

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Juneau, Alaska.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region. This alert was issued on February 27 at 3:19 PM AKST and remains in effect through Saturday night.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the City and Borough of Juneau.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging from 6 to 12 inches. The heaviest snowfall rates are forecast to occur from mid-day Saturday into the early evening. These conditions will result in difficult travel throughout the area.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 6:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 28, until 11:00 PM AKST on Saturday night.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City and Borough of Juneau, forecasting 6 to 12 inches of snow and difficult travel conditions on Saturday.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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