Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Wrangell Through Saturday Night
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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 Wrangell, Alaska, forecasting 6 to 10 inches of snow on Saturday, with a subsequent Winter Storm Watch through Monday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Wrangell, 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 Wrangell, Alaska.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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