Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Sitka Through Friday Morning
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sitka, Alaska, as heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions are expected to persist through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- City and Borough of Sitka, 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 City and Borough of Sitka, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City and Borough of Sitka. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 9:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the City and Borough of Sitka. A front moving across the panhandle, combined with onshore flow, is generating significant snow showers across the region, with the highest accumulations expected along the outer coast.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. If travel is necessary, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the area, with additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected. While inland areas may see light and fluffy snow due to cold temperatures, coastal communities are likely to experience wetter snow as surface temperatures warm slightly. A secondary surge of heavier showers is anticipated to impact the area Thursday night as a surface low drops southward into the gulf.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective through 9:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20. Hazardous conditions are expected to specifically impact the Friday morning commute.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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