Weather Alerts For Dora Bay, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 457 AM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...HEAVY SNOW EXPECTED FOR THE PANHANDLE STARTING FRIDAY NIGHT... .A large system moving in from the southwest Friday night 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 surge of moisture and warmth that will continue the precipitation into Sunday. 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 through Saturday. Some 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. There is also some concern that the warm air may get into the far northern areas by Sunday evening which we are watching closely. Petersburg Borough-Prince of Wales Island- City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough- Including the cities of Petersburg, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, and Ketchikan 457 AM AKST Fri Dec 26 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell and Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow impacts the area Saturday morning through Saturday evening, with between 6 and 9 inches expected in a 12 hour timeframe before a transition to rain Saturday night. Ketchikan will transition to rain first as warm air pushes into the area from the southeast following behind the front, with Wrangell and Petersburg seeing snowfall into Sunday morning. Highest rates of snowfall are expected in the morning and afternoon, with between 0.5 to 1 inch per hour rates possible with the heaviest snowfall Saturday morning to late afternoon. Snow will start later for areas further away from the outer coast, and will begin lighter and less dense, becoming wetter and heavier by the afternoon and evening. 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. &&