Winter Storm Warning Issued for Glacier Bay and Eastern Chichagof Island: 5-10 Inches of Snow Expected
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NWS Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of the Alaska Panhandle, forecasting 5 to 10 inches of heavy snow on Saturday, February 28.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Southeast Alaska.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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