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Winter Storm Watch
Issued: 6:03 AM Jan. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 17 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Admiralty Island, Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, City and Borough of Wrangell and City of Hyder. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea and air could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all snow. Through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, a transition to a rain/snow mix, or even rain, is expected as a strong push of southerly winds moves northward. The strongest wind gusts will occur as the southerly winds push northward. The southerly winds diminish in strength on Tuesday, allowing strong snow showers to move through the area, bringing additional snow accumulation. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing weather situation. &&
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