Snow and rain showers will continue to move in from the west with accumulation up to 2 inches. Highest amounts near Hyder. North wind 10 to 20 mph...strongest along the southwest coast.
Tonight
Rain showers and snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches. Lows 25 to 30. Southwest wind 15 mph. Strongest winds in southern coastal locations.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow and rain in the morning...then rain in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs around 39. Southwest wind 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Rain...windy. Lows around 37. South wind 15 to 25 mph increasing to 30 mph with gusts to around 40 mph late. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Saturday
Rain showers. Windy. Highs around 37. South wind 30 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph especially in the morning. To around 40 mph. Chance of showers 100 percent.
... High wind watch remains in effect Saturday morning... ... Wind Advisory will expire at 6 PM akst this evening...
The Wind Advisory will expire at 6 PM akst this evening. A high wind watch remains in effect Saturday morning.
A strong low pressure center will track north into the Gulf of Alaska Friday and send a strong weather front through the Panhandle Fri night and early Saturday. Gusts as high as 60 mph are likely early Saturday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A watch means conditions are favorable for the development of high winds in and close to the watch area.
This statement will be updated by 10 PM akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant.
