Winter Storm Warning Issued for Petersburg Borough; Up to 12 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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 Petersburg Borough, forecasting 7 to 12 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts starting Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Petersburg Borough, Alaska
- Issued
- March 31, 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 Petersburg Borough, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Juneau, AK. This alert signifies that severe winter weather conditions are likely, including heavy snowfall and high winds that may create hazardous conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Petersburg Borough region in the Alaska Panhandle.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of the winter weather. If travel is necessary, 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, residents can call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 inches are expected.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph.
- Impacts: Expect slippery road conditions and reduced visibility. The heaviest snowfall rates are projected to arrive Sunday afternoon and continue into early Monday morning.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 AM AKDT on Sunday, March 15, through 1:00 PM AKDT on Monday, March 16. This system follows a separate wave of snow showers currently affecting the NE Gulf, with the primary low-pressure system tracking northward across the panhandle starting Sunday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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