Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Wrangell Through Saturday Night

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City and Borough of Wrangell. This alert is in effect starting Saturday morning. Additionally, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the period immediately following the warning as a secondary system moves into the region.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic region impacted by this alert is the City and Borough of Wrangell in the southern Alaska Panhandle.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. If travel is necessary, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 511 or visit 511.alaska.gov. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow is expected with total accumulations ranging from 6 to 10 inches. The heaviest snowfall rates are anticipated during the late afternoon and early evening on Saturday. For the subsequent Winter Storm Watch, an additional 6 to 12 inches of snow is possible. Travel is expected to be difficult throughout the duration of these events. South to southwest winds may cause temperatures to warm over the southern outer coast, potentially leading to a rain/snow mix in some areas.

Timeline

• Winter Storm Warning: Effective from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 28.
• Winter Storm Watch: Effective from Sunday morning through Monday morning.