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Winter Storm Warning
Issued: 2:43 PM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell and Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A transition to rain is expected Saturday evening for Prince of Wales and late Saturday night elsewhere. Stronger wind gusts will coincide with the transition to rain. 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 12:11 PM Dec. 27, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales, Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, And Metlakatla. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff combined with snowmelt may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Ponding on roadways due to snow, ice, and other debris clogging storm drains is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain will fall on the existing snowpack as well as expected accumulating snow leading to increased runoff from high freezing levels. Stream flows in small streams may increase quickly and reach minor flood stage. Rain accumulations after transitioning from snow to rain could be between 3.0-6.0 inches for the southern panhandle, and 2.0-4.0 for the central panhandle. 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. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
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