Haines, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 21
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph for Haines and as high
as 55 mph for Skagway through Tuesday morning, leading to areas
of blowing and drifting snow and and greatly reducing
visibility.

* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway, Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold wind chills as
low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as
little as 30 minutes. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will
lead to greatly reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dry and fluffy in nature.
Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish
on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series
of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than
previous waves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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