Værmelding for Skagway

Winter Storm Warning issued January 7 at 2:07PM 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. Butat higher elevations, heavy snow will begin Wednesday night andlast through Thursday. Heaviest snowfall rates will be lateWednesday night through Thursday morning with rates exceeding 1inch per hour at times. As the band of heavy precip passes,moderate to heavy snow showers will be likely through Thursdayevening with snowfall rates around .5 to 1 inch per hour.* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20inches along the Klondike Highway with greatest total amountsnear White Pass.* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway, mainly for the Klondike Highway.* 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 through theday Wednesday with moderate snow beginning around 9PM. Heavysnow, with rates near or exceeding 1 inch per hour, is expectedafter midnight. Snowfall rates will lighten up late Thursdaymorning with light to moderate snow showers 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