... Winter Storm Warning now in effect until 6 PM akst Friday...
... Wind Chill Advisory is cancelled...
The National Weather Service in Juneau has cancelled the Wind
Chill Advisory. The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect until
6 PM akst Friday.
Breezy north winds combined with cold temperatures are generating
wind chill to 35 below zero through Thursday afternoon. The
coldest temperatures will be in the chilkat valley. Areas of
drifting snow along the Haines Highway at times
Exposed skin in the warning area can become frostbitten in 30 minutes.
If you must be outdoors... be sure to cover all exposed skin.
Snow will continue through Friday afternoon. Snowfall of 1 to 2
feet with locally higher amounts is likely by Friday afternoon.
A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or
imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property.
This statement will be updated by 9 PM akst tonight or sooner if
conditions warrant.
Haines, AK
Current Conditions
0 °F
Light Snow
Updated — 6:19 PM AKST on January 08, 2009
Local Radar
Forecast for Haines Borough and Lynn Canal (99827)
Friday
 Clear
H 16° / L 16°
|
Saturday
Clear
H 22° / L 16°
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Sunday
Chance of Snow
H 18° / L 11°
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Monday
Chance of Snow
H 26° / L 26°
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Tuesday
 Rain
H 35° / L 25°
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Snow...heavy at times. Locally windy with areas of blowing snow. Snow accumulation 6 to 12 inches. Storm total snow accumulation of 14 to 28 inches. Highs around 21. North wind to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in exposed areas in the morning. Wind chill to 20 below in the morning. Chance of snow 90 percent.
Friday NightSnow likely. Breezy. Additional snow accumulation 2 to 6 inches. Lows near 20. Northeast wind 25 mph becoming southwest 15 mph late. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 21 to 27. Light winds.
Saturday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow. Lows 10 to 15. Light winds.
Cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs around 21.
Sunday Night and MondaySnow. Lows 15 to 20. Highs around 27.
Snow. Lows 15 to 20. Highs around 27.
Monday NightSnow likely. Lows around 24.
Rain and snow likely. Highs around 33.
Tuesday NightCloudy with a chance of snow. Lows around 25.
Statement as of 1:03 PM AKST on January 8, 2009
Winter Storm Warning
