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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 9:01 PM Mar. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough
of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be in the morning.
Temperatures warming in the afternoon into the mid 30s may
likely lead to lower snow totals.

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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:50 PM Mar. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, Cape
Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape
Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer
from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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