Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Yakutat Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Yakutat area. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 3:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the City and Borough of Yakutat in the Alaska panhandle.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of severe winter weather. If travel is necessary, the NWS advises 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 expected, with additional accumulations of up to three inches. A secondary batch of heavier showers is currently impacting the region as a surface low develops and moves southward into the gulf. Due to temperatures approaching freezing, the snow is expected to have a wetter characteristic for the majority of the event. These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 3:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.