Weather Alerts For Ward Cove, AK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 913 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026 ...HEAVY SNOW RETURNS TO SOUTHEAST ALASKA ON MONDAY... .Prefrontal showers associated with a weak wave moving through the Icy Strait corridor and western Baranof Island has prompted the winter storm warning to be moved up in time. Snow ratios are very high, pushing greater than 30:1, therefore snow characteristic is very fluffy and dry with very little moisture. Once snow becomes increasingly wet, expect to see any snow depth gained from these snow showers reduced. Therefore, there is very little change in overall snow totals. A weather system will arrive late Sunday night and sweep into southeast Alaska, bringing heavy snowfall across the region on Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Monday morning and into the afternoon. An initial warmup moving up from the south is expected through the afternoon and overnight hours on Monday, resulting in some locations changing over to a rain and rain/snow mix for areas along and south of the Icy Strait Corridor from Elfin Cove to Gustavus and Juneau. However, weakening winds combined with heavy snow showers on Tuesday will more than likely see a switch back to snow. Main forecast challenge on Tuesday will be the highly variable snowfall accumulations across the northern panhandle due to the hit or miss nature of the showers, warnings and advisories could be extended into Tuesday. Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island- Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 913 PM AKST Sun Jan 4 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel by land, sea, and air will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will initially start as all snow, before quickly changing over to rain as warm air surges northward through Monday afternoon. Areas at elevation may receive additional locally higher snow accumulations. 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. &&