Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Yakutat Through Wednesday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City and Borough of Yakutat. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 9:00 PM AKST this evening, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts the following geographic region:

• City and Borough of Yakutat

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are urged to take the following safety precautions:

• Travel Safety: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Property Preparation: Prepare your property for winter weather conditions immediately.
• Road Conditions: For the latest updates on road conditions, call 5-1-1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow showers are moving into the region from the west, spreading from northwest to southeast throughout the day.

• Snow Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. This follows 4 to 5 inches already observed in the Yakutat area earlier this morning.
• Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions and hazardous travel.
• Additional Details: Snow totals will be highly variable, with west to southwest oriented slopes favored for the highest accumulations. Showers are expected to persist through the day before tapering off this evening.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 9:00 PM AKST this evening. While periods of snow showers may continue through Thursday, the most significant accumulation period for this warning concludes tonight.