Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Yakutat Through Wednesday Evening
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Yakutat, Alaska, with heavy snow showers expected to bring up to 6 inches of additional accumulation through 9 PM AKST.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Yakutat, 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 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 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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