... Winter Storm Warning in effect until 3 am akst Friday...
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm
Warning... which is in effect until 3 am akst Friday. The Winter
Weather Advisory is no longer in effect.
Snow will continue through early Friday morning before starting
to mix with rain. Snowfall amounts 3 to 9 inches are likely by
early Friday morning. The highest snowfall amounts will be along
eastern Baranof Island. East winds will shift to the southeast and
become gusty to around 45 mph tonight before diminishing early
Friday morning.
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.
National Weather Service:
Winter Storm Warning
Sitka, AK
Current Conditions
18 °F
Snow Freezing Fog
17 mph
from the East
14 °F
29.76 in
2 °F
86%
0.5 miles
Hoonah, AK
Updated — 7:38 PM AKST on January 08, 2009
Local Radar
Locations Nearby:
-
Sitka
30 °F - Light Snow Mist
-
Kake
23 °F - Overcast -
Port Alexander
32 °F - Light Showers Snow
-
Hoonah
18 °F - Snow Freezing Fog
Forecast for Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area (99835)
Winter Storm Warning in effect until 3 am akst Friday...
Winter Weather Advisory is no longer in effect...
Friday
 Clear
H 40° / L 36°
|
Saturday
Clear
H 41° / L 36°
|
Sunday
 Chance of Rain
H 40° / L 36°
|
Monday
 Rain
H 42° / L 41°
|
Tuesday
Rain
H 45° / L 41°
|
Friday
Snow changing to rain in the morning. Windy. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Storm total snow accumulation of 3 to 11 inches. Highs around 41. South wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Friday NightCloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Breezy. Lows around 35. South wind 25 mph decreasing to 15 mph late.
Saturday
Rain likely. Highs around 38. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday NightCloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain. Lows around 33. Southwest wind 15 mph.
Sunday
Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 39.
Sunday Night and MondayRain. Lows around 35. Highs around 41.
Sunday Night and Monday
Rain. Lows around 35. Highs around 41.
Monday NightRain likely. Lows around 38.
Tuesday
Cloudy with a chance of rain. Highs around 41.
Tuesday NightCloudy with a chance of rain. Lows around 38.
Statement as of 7:06 PM AKST on January 8, 2009
Winter Storm Warning
