Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued February 28 at 1:51PM AKST until February 28 at 11:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
February 28, 2026 - 2:51pm
Expires:
February 28, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PANHANDLE SNOW SATURDAY WITH POTENTIAL
FOR MORE SNOW SUNDAY...
Steady snowfall continues across a majority of the panhandle and
will continue to pick up as the low moves into the eastern gulf
through Saturday afternoon.
Later in the afternoon and evening, south to southwest wind are
expected to cause temperatures to warm over the southern outer
coast with precipitation becoming a mix or changing to all rain.
Around the same time, snow will end on the NW side of the low,
from Sitka to Juneau and northward. Moisture will decrease
overnight Saturday across the south, but then redevelop on Sunday
as another system moves in. The rain/snow line will likely hover
in vicinity of Sumner Strait Sunday into Monday with additional
heavy snow expected for the Petersburg and Wrangell areas and
lighter snow northward. A separate low pressure system looks to
affect the region on Tuesday with potential for snow to push
northward once again.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7
inches.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected this
afternoon through the early evening. We are continuing to
monitor another low pressure system that is likely to bring more
snow to the area Tuesday.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.
People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.
For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.
Area Description:
City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov