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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 8:50 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EARLY THIS MORNING TO 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds can create times of blowing snow with reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front will push into the southern panhandle starting late Sunday morning, initially bringing widespread snowfall across the area. As this front pushes northward, temperatures across the southern panhandle will warm with an expected changeover to a rain/snow mix or all rain by Sunday evening. Main forecast challenge will be the timing of this change over and the resulting snowfall accumulations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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. Mariners should prepare their vessels for heavy snow followed by heavy rain. Check bilge pumps. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 5:52 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Annette Island. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase Sunday morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph leading up to and following the High Wind Warning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:09 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM AKDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 4:09 AM Mar. 15, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM AKDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 6 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM, Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 6 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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