Weather Alerts For Douglas, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 240 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A pattern change is bringing colder temperatures and strong outflow winds extending southward through the weekend. This pattern, in combination with prolonged moisture, is producing accumulating heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities of the northern panhandle. Heavy to moderate snow has begun over the Icy Strait Corridor due to the arctic boundary moving south of the Gustavus - Juneau area. The next band of heavier precipitation is expected to move through tonight into Sunday morning. Snow is also expected to become lighter and less dense as the event goes on following the drying trend. Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration snowfall event. As the band of precipitation moves south snow accumulations spread into the southern panhandle, including the Hyder area, into Monday night. Glacier Bay-City and Borough of Juneau- Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau 240 PM AKST Sat Dec 6 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph Sunday evening. * WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 inch an hour are possible Saturday afternoon and evening. Another burst of similar heavy snow rates for Sunday morning. Cooling temperatures and high snow ratios expected Sunday. 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. &&