Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Yakutat Through Sunday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 Yakutat, Alaska, as heavy snow and low visibility create hazardous travel conditions through 2 PM AKDT.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Yakutat, Alaska
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
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 Yakutat, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City and Borough of Yakutat. The alert was issued early Sunday morning and remains in effect as moderate to heavy snowfall returns to the region.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the City and Borough of Yakutat. While other areas in the panhandle are under separate advisories, the heaviest immediate impacts are concentrated in this region.
What You Should Do
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are urged to prepare their property for winter weather conditions. For the latest road conditions in Alaska, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is forecast for the area, with additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches expected. The greatest snowfall rates are anticipated through early Sunday morning, which may reduce visibility to a quarter mile at times. Travel is expected to be very difficult due to these conditions.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM AKDT this afternoon, Sunday, March 15.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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