Weather Alerts For Klawock, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 326 AM AKST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE STARTING FRIDAY EVENING... .A large system moving in from the southwest Friday evening will bring the next round of substantial snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will push over the area late Friday night into Saturday from W to E, followed quickly by another atmospheric wave that will continue the precipitation throughout the weekend. The warm front Friday night through Saturday will bring heavy snowfall across the panhandle through the morning hours, lasting through Sunday for the northern panhandle while the southern panhandle will begin to see a transition to rain as warm air pushes in. Uncertainty remains regarding the exact snowfall amounts and the precise timing of the transition to rain, however many areas are expected to see over 12 inches in 24 hours Saturday. Prince of Wales Island- Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, and Thorne Bay 326 AM AKST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 14 inches possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the winter weather advisory, snow expected this afternoon and evening with the higher totals on the higher elevations of the road system. For the winter storm watch, Heavy snow will impact the southern panhandle early Saturday morning and lasting into the late morning to afternoon, as the warm front brings a transition to rain starting with the outer coastline. PoW will see the transition to rain first as the southerly flow and warmer air pushes in behind the front, with the 4 to 6 inches of snow accumulation in 6 hours expected in the early morning through midday as the transition to rain begins. The eastern side of PoW will see snow lasting longer into Saturday and higher snow accumulations due to the longer duration before transitioning to rain fully. These areas will see closer to between 8 and 12 inches in 12 hours during the day Saturday before transitioning to rain. Heavy rain will follow after the snowfall ends, lasting into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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. &&

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 326 AM AKST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE STARTING FRIDAY EVENING... .A large system moving in from the southwest Friday evening will bring the next round of substantial snowfall across the panhandle this weekend. This first warm front moving through will push over the area late Friday night into Saturday from W to E, followed quickly by another atmospheric wave that will continue the precipitation throughout the weekend. The warm front Friday night through Saturday will bring heavy snowfall across the panhandle through the morning hours, lasting through Sunday for the northern panhandle while the southern panhandle will begin to see a transition to rain as warm air pushes in. Uncertainty remains regarding the exact snowfall amounts and the precise timing of the transition to rain, however many areas are expected to see over 12 inches in 24 hours Saturday. Prince of Wales Island- Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, and Thorne Bay 326 AM AKST Thu Dec 25 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 14 inches possible. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the winter weather advisory, snow expected this afternoon and evening with the higher totals on the higher elevations of the road system. For the winter storm watch, Heavy snow will impact the southern panhandle early Saturday morning and lasting into the late morning to afternoon, as the warm front brings a transition to rain starting with the outer coastline. PoW will see the transition to rain first as the southerly flow and warmer air pushes in behind the front, with the 4 to 6 inches of snow accumulation in 6 hours expected in the early morning through midday as the transition to rain begins. The eastern side of PoW will see snow lasting longer into Saturday and higher snow accumulations due to the longer duration before transitioning to rain fully. These areas will see closer to between 8 and 12 inches in 12 hours during the day Saturday before transitioning to rain. Heavy rain will follow after the snowfall ends, lasting into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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. &&