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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
946 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025

...SNOW RETURNS TO NORTHERN HIGHWAYS WEDNESDAY...

.A strong low will move along the Panhandle coast carrying
plentiful moisture with it. Anticipate the heaviest snowfall
moving through the northern Panhandle into Wednesday afternoon,
bringing heavy and wet snow to the upper elevations of the Haines
Highway and the Klondike Highway. Most concern for snowfall
continue to be west of Haines towards Haines Customs and north of
Skagway towards White Pass.

Slightly pullback on area of snow to primarily be near Haines
Customs. Dense, wet snow will make up a majority of the
accumulating snow, with latest guidance further lowering snow
ratios.

Snow will continue to impact Klondike Highway Thursday. Stay
tuned for additional details at weather.gov/juneau.

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Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the city of Haines
946 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up
  to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy and wet snow is forecasted to
  strengthen Wednesday morning, lasting into the evening along
  the upper elevations of the Haines Highway. The heaviest
  snowfall is expected between 9am to 3pm with 0.5 to 0.75 inch
  per hour rates at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water
with you in case of an emergency.

People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.

For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.

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Municipality of Skagway-
Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass
946 AM AKST Wed Nov 19 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6
  inches.

* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.

* WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly wind will increase early Thursday
  morning bringing increasing potential for some drifting snow
  near White Pass with wind gusts up to 25 mph. The heaviest
  snowfall is expected between noon to 3pm with 0.5 to 0.75 inch
  per hour rates at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of
winter weather.

For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or
visit 511.alaska.gov.

&&

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/juneau