Winter Storm Warning Issued for Prince of Wales Island: Heavy Snow and 60 MPH Gusts 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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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Prince of Wales Island from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon, with 4 to 8 inches of snow and high winds forecast.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Prince of Wales Island, 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 Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Prince of Wales Island. This alert, classified as severe, indicates that heavy snowfall and high winds are likely to create hazardous conditions across the region.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected is Prince of Wales Island. The NWS notes that the highest snowfall accumulations are expected along interior roadways within the island.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of the winter weather. If travel is unavoidable, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, residents should call 5-1-1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snowfall of 4 to 8 inches is expected. The heaviest snowfall rates are forecast to arrive Sunday morning.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are expected to gust as high as 60 mph.
- Transition: Conditions are expected to transition to a rain/snow mix or potentially all rain by Sunday evening as temperatures rise into the upper 30s to low 40s.
- Impacts: Travelers should plan for slippery road conditions and potential visibility issues.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 4:00 AM AKDT on Sunday, March 15. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 1:00 PM AKDT on Monday, March 16.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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