Winter Storm Warning Issued for Prince of Wales Island Through Friday Morning
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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 Prince of Wales Island, forecasting heavy snow and difficult travel conditions through 9:00 AM AKST Friday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Prince of Wales Island, 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 Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. The alert remains in effect as a front moves across the panhandle, bringing additional snow showers and heavy accumulation to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. The heaviest snow showers are expected to impact the northern half of the island overnight, while the southeastern coast may see increased intensity as the weather system tracks southward.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. If travel is necessary, the NWS advises 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
- Hazardous Weather: Heavy snow is expected throughout the warning period.
- Accumulation: Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are forecast.
- Travel Impacts: Travel is expected to be very difficult due to snow accumulation.
- Wind and Intensity: Winds are expected to increase out of the southeast on Friday, which may increase the intensity of snow showers along the southeastern coast.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 9:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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