Værmelding for Skagway

Winter Storm Warning issued January 8 at 2:44PM AKST until January 9 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK...Heavy snow for the Klondike Highway...Another front will bring heavy snow and heavy rain to the area.Mainly rain is expected for Skagway and areas near sea level. Athigher elevations, heavy snow will begin late Wednesday night andlast through Thursday. Heaviest snowfall rates will be earlyThursday morning with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour at times.As the band of heavy precip passes, moderate to heavy snowshowers will be likely through Thursday evening with snowfallrates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour.* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to15 inches.* WHERE...Klondike Highway, particularly near White Pass.* WHEN...From 9 PM Wednesday to 9 PM AKST Thursday.* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouragedunless it is an emergency.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow showers are possible throughthe day Wednesday with moderate to heavy snow beginning aroundmidnight. Heavy snow, with rates near or exceeding 1 inch perhour, is expected after 3 AM Thursday. Snowfall rates willlighten up late Thursday morning with light to moderate snowshowers lasting through Thursday.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and waterwith you in case of an emergency.People are urged to prepare their property before the onset ofwinter weather.For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 orvisit 511.alaska.gov.

National Weather Service