Juneau, Alaska – Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect across large portions of Alaska as snow, blowing snow, and dangerously cold wind chills impact travel from Friday, Jan. 9 through Sunday, Jan. 11.
According to the National Weather Service in Juneau, an atmospheric river is moving into Southeast Alaska early Friday, Jan. 9, bringing periods of snow before a gradual transition to rain near sea level. Temperatures around Haines and Skagway are expected to remain near or below freezing through much of Friday, Jan. 9, with southerly winds gusting up to 50 mph developing later in the day.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, for Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, and the City and Borough of Juneau, where 3 to 5 inches of additional snow is expected. If warmer air is delayed, localized totals could reach up to 8 inches before rain develops.
In western Alaska, the National Weather Service in Fairbanks has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 through 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, for the Interior and Southern Seward Peninsula, including Nome, Golovin, White Mountain, and Council. Strong winds gusting up to 50 mph may cause blowing snow and visibility reductions to one-half mile or less, with localized blizzard conditions possible in wind-prone areas.
The Dalton Highway Summits are under a Winter Weather Advisory from 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9 through 3 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, with east winds gusting to 50 mph and 3 to 6 inches of snow expected Friday night into Saturday.
In Delta Junction, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 3 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9 through 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, where 1 to 3 inches of snow, blowing snow, and wind chills as cold as 60 below zero are possible.
Travel across affected regions may be very difficult at times. Officials urge residents and travelers to slow down, prepare vehicles, and check road conditions before heading out.
