Estado do tempo em Skagway

Winter Storm Warning issued March 6 at 1:40PM AKST until March 7 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK...ACCUMULATING SNOW FOR HIGHWAYS IN THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE....No changes since previous update. A front moving up from thesouth Thursday night into Friday is expected to bring heavyprecipitation. Ahead of the front, northerly winds look to pullcold air from Canada into the northern panhandle, which wouldlower snow levels and temps. But as the front tracks northward,warm, southerly air looks to increase snow levels to around1500 ft. Moderate to heavy snow is likely, before the warmer airmoves in and allows rain to mix in.* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to10 inches.* WHERE...Klondike Highway.* WHEN...From midnight Thursday night to 9 PM AKST Friday.* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Klondike Highway, light snow willbegin late Thursday evening with the heavier snow mainly aftermidnight. Average snowfall rates will be around 0.5 to 1 inchper hour from midnight to noon. Snowfall rates may exceed 1inch per hour with visibilities reduced to 1 statue mile orless at times. Light to moderate snow will linger throughFriday afternoon. For areas near sea level, including Skagway,a rain/snow mix is likely Thursday night before transitioningto rain 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