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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 1:07 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of around 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, & City & Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water content. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dependent on how strong warm air aloft moves into the area. If warm air moves in quicker, bringing temperatures up faster, then less snow will accumulate and the transition to rain will be faster. If the warm air takes longer to move in, & the rain transition to be slower, total snow accumulations could be locally higher. 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 12:56 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, And Juneau. * WHEN...From 9 AM AKST this morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Storm drains and ditches are clogged with snow that may cause ponding of water in these poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle through Friday night. Areas around Icy Strait and Juneau will see 3 to 6 inches of snowfall before a transition to rain is expected Friday morning. Heavy rain will fall on the existing snowpack which may lead to increased runoff and may produce ponding of water in poor drainage areas during the watch time frame. Around 1-3 inches of rainfall is possible Friday into Friday night, with another 1-2 inches of rainfall on Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
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