Winter Storm Warning Issued for Glacier Bay and Eastern Chichagof Island: 5-10 Inches of Snow Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the central and southern panhandle regions. This alert (NWS Alert Type: Winter Storm Warning) was issued on February 27 and is effective for the duration of the storm event on Saturday.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions and communities:

• Regions: Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait.
• Cities: Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Pelican, and Elfin Cove.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. If you must travel, 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, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Expected Conditions

• Hazard: Heavy snow.
• Accumulations: Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches are expected.
• Timing of Intensity: The heaviest snowfall rates are forecast to occur during the middle of the day on Saturday.
• Impacts: Travel will be difficult due to the accumulation and snowfall rates.

Timeline

• Alert Effective: 6:00 AM AKST, Saturday, February 28.
• Alert Expiration: 9:00 PM AKST, Saturday, February 28.