Værmelding for Skagway

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 5 at 1:56PM AKST by NWS Juneau AKESFAJKThere is increasing confidence in the mid and long range modelsolutions that a pair of atmospheric rivers will track into easternhalf of the Gulf of Alaska and panhandle. The first feature willspread in its moisture band ( 1 to 3 inches ) and warming into thearea Monday to Tuesday. Snow levels warming to around 3000 ft orhigher. Rainfall event totals through around Wednesday/Thursday are4-6 inches while NE Gulf coast may be closer to 8 inches ofpotential. Rain on top of new snow creating melt and run off will bethe forecast challenge with the first system.The second feature is as strong or stronger and expected Thursdayand Friday. Snow levels will rise higher (4000 to 5000 ft ) andadditional rain ( 2 to 4 inches more ) will add more snowmelt.Streams will be rising quickly with the first system, and localizedflooding due to drainage issues are possible. Significant riverrises are more likely with this second event as the first eventprimed the river and soil conditions to possible produce bankful toflooding conditions.

National Weather Service