Winter Storm Warning Issued for Juneau and Southeast Alaska: Up to 14 Inches of Snow Expected
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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 Juneau and surrounding areas, forecasting heavy snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches and wind gusts up to 40 mph.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast 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 Southeast Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau, AK, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for central and northern southeast Alaska. This alert is triggered by multiple rounds of snowfall expected to impact the region through midweek, with heavy snowfall rates anticipated as a new weather system moves into the panhandle.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:
- Glacier Bay
- Eastern Chichagof Island
- Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait
- City and Borough of Juneau
What You Should Do
Travel is strongly discouraged and should be limited to emergencies only. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact both morning and evening commutes. If you must travel, the NWS advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are also urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, residents can call 5-1-1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches are expected.
- Wind and Visibility: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph, which may cause blowing snow, particularly in Downtown Juneau.
- Snowfall Rates: The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning, with rates potentially reaching one inch per hour.
- Additional Hazards: While snow is the primary concern, some areas from Sitka to Petersburg may see snow mix with or change to rain on Tuesday; however, if this changeover is delayed, snowfall totals could be even higher.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 3:00 AM AKST Tuesday, March 3, until 12:00 PM AKST Wednesday, March 4. Light snow is expected to continue through Monday evening prior to the arrival of the heavier system on Tuesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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