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Winter Weather Advisory
Issued: 12:56 PM Dec. 18, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rates will be highly variable based on the intensity and location of the showers. If the shower bands train over the same location, higher accumulations may result. The greatest accumulations will generally be on the eastern half of the island. 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. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 9:57 PM Dec. 17, 2025 – National Weather Service
...VERY COLD WEATHER EXPECTED... Wednesday through the weekend, cold arctic air will return to the Panhandle, bringing single digit air temperatures to many communities in the central panhandle and NE Gulf Coast, with temperatures near 10F to 15F in the southern Panhandle. Current forecast reflects the coldest temperatures arriving to the central panhandle by late week and to the area around Kupreanof Island and Hyder by the weekend. These cold air temperatures, combined with gusty outflow winds, could bring dangerous wind chill values as well. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures for extended periods of time. Of particular concern are the elderly, along with those without adequate shelter. Make preparations now. Prepare vessels and homes for cold weather through the week.
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