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Winter Storm Warning 21, NWS Juneau, AK

April 7, 2020

NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Apr 7, 2020, 4:56 AM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 7, 2020, 10:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2020, 4:56 AM AKDT (12:56 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2020, 10:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Apr 8, 2020, 2:36 PM AKDT
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

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659 
WWAK47 PAJK 071256
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
456 AM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

AKZ017-072100-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0013.200408T0600Z-200408T1800Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200408T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
456 AM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Yakutat.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ019-072100-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0013.200408T0600Z-200408T1800Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200409T0000Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
456 AM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Haines Highway and Haines Customs.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain at lower elevations Wednesday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ018-072100-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0013.200408T0600Z-200409T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
456 AM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM
AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 800 ft. Total snow 
  accumulations of 7 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...White Pass and Klondike Highway above 800 ft.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain at lower elevations Wednesday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
8 follow-up statements
791 
WWAK47 PAJK 071957
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1157 AM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020


AKZ017-080700-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200408T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
1157 AM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Yakutat.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ018-019-080700-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
1157 AM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
  inches. 

* WHERE...Haines Highway, west of Haines, and the South Klondike 
  Highway above 800 feet.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain at lower elevations 
  Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
075 
WWAK47 PAJK 072332
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
332 PM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

AKZ017-080745-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200408T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
332 PM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 10 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yakutat.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...


Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water 
content.

&&

$$

AKZ018-019-080745-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
332 PM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway, west of Haines, and the South Klondike 
  Highway above 800 feet.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain at lower elevations Wednesday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or
imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
455 
WWAK47 PAJK 080555
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
955 PM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

AKZ017-081400-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200408T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
955 PM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yakutat.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water
content.

&&

$$

AKZ018-019-081400-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.200408T0600Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
955 PM AKDT Tue Apr 7 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway northwest of Klukwan, and the South 
  Klondike Highway above 800 feet.

* WHEN...Light snow will begin overnight, becoming heavy through
  early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage.
  Snow will become mixed with rain near sea level early Wednesday
  morning, then change to rain up to around 800 ft in the 
  afternoon, including near Haines Customs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or
imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
433 
WWAK47 PAJK 081343
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
543 AM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

AKZ017-081800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200408T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
543 AM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yakutat.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow is expected to change to rain Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage due to high water
content.

&&

$$

AKZ018-019-082200-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
543 AM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway northwest of Klukwan, and the South 
  Klondike Highway above 800 feet.

* WHEN...Light snow will begin overnight, becoming heavy through 
  early Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage. 
  Snow will become mixed with rain near sea level early 
  Wednesday morning, then change to rain up to around 800 ft in 
  the afternoon, including near Haines Customs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or
imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
772 
WWAK47 PAJK 081751
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
951 AM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

AKZ017-081900-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200408T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
951 AM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING...

Frontal passage as occurred over the Yakutat area. Temperatures
have steadily been increasing through the morning causing snow to
change to rain. Scattered rain showers will continue through the
remainder of today. 

This will be the final statement on this event.

$$

AKZ018-019-090000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
951 AM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway northwest of Klukwan, and the South 
  Klondike Highway above 800 feet.

* WHEN...Snow will continue through the afternoon before easing
  through the evening. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage.
  Snow will become mixed with rain near sea level, then change to
  rain up to around 800 ft in the afternoon, including near Haines
  Customs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or
imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
553 
WWAK47 PAJK 082016
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1216 PM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

AKZ018-019-090000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
1216 PM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 14 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines, the Haines Highway, Skagway, and the South
  Klondike Highway including White Pass.

* WHEN...Snow will continue through the afternoon before easing
  through the afternoon. Snow will begin to mix with rain in the 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be wet and difficult to manage.
  This morning, Haines reported around 7 inches of new snow.
  Skagway and Dyea reported 10 to 12 inches of new snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or
imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
722 
WWAK47 PAJK 082132
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
132 PM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

AKZ018-019-090000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
132 PM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected as well as strong wind gusts. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 14 inches. Gusts of 45 to 55 mph are
  expected.  

* WHERE...Haines, the Haines Highway, Skagway, and the South 
  Klondike Highway including White Pass.

* WHEN...Snow has begun easing and changing to rain at sea level.
  Winds will persist through the afternoon.  

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy, wet snow will
  be difficult to manage.  

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This morning, Haines reported around 7
  inches of new snow. Skagway and Dyea reported 10 to 12 inches of
  new snow. Gusts of 50 to 55 mph have been reported at the Haines
  Harbor with gusts around 45 mph in Skagway. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or
imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
447 
WWAK47 PAJK 082236
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
236 PM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020


AKZ018-019-082345-
/O.CAN.PAJK.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-200409T0000Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
236 PM AKDT Wed Apr 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snowfall rates have diminished across the area and lower
elevations have warmed up enough to change the precipitation over
to rain. Reported snowfall amounts ranged from 5.5 inches up to 
12.5 inches across the region.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau

The office that day

Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 7, 4:15 AM AKDTGale WarningAJK34 hr
Apr 7, 4:15 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK72 hr
Apr 7, 2:28 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK25 hr
Apr 7, 2:28 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK38 hr

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Sources

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