Weather Alerts For Haines, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1017 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE THIS WEEKEND... .A pattern change will bring colder temperatures and strong outflow winds extending southward starting Friday night. Forecast confidence continues to increase that this pattern change, in combination with prolonged moisture, will produce accumulating heavy snow for the Haines and Klondike highways and communities of the northern panhandle. Forecast confidence has also increased for potential warning level snowfall moving into Yakutat and the Icy Strait Corridor. Heavy precipitation rates begin to reach Yakutat late Friday into early Saturday. The main forecast challenge over the Yakutat area continues to be the timing of when precipitation will become all snow. The snow forecast for the Icy Strait Corridor is more likely to be early next week, so we will continue to monitor and update the snow forecast through the weekend. Cold temperatures are expected to continue to spread southward into early next week, increasing potential for a long duration snowfall event. Haines Borough and Klukwan- Including the city of Haines 1017 PM AKST Thu Dec 4 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will first begin along the Haines Highway late Friday night into early Saturday. As temperatures drop, precipitation will change into all snow in Haines at sea level Saturday late morning. Highest snow accumulations remain along the highway at higher elevations. 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. &&