Winter Storm Warning Issued for City and Borough of Yakutat Through Sunday Afternoon

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Yakutat, Alaska

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Yakutat, Alaska, as heavy snow and low visibility create hazardous travel conditions through 2 PM AKDT.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the City and Borough of Yakutat. The alert was issued early Sunday morning and remains in effect as moderate to heavy snowfall returns to the region.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts the City and Borough of Yakutat. While other areas in the panhandle are under separate advisories, the heaviest immediate impacts are concentrated in this region.

What You Should Do

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents are urged to prepare their property for winter weather conditions. For the latest road conditions in Alaska, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

Expected Conditions

Heavy snow is forecast for the area, with additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches expected. The greatest snowfall rates are anticipated through early Sunday morning, which may reduce visibility to a quarter mile at times. Travel is expected to be very difficult due to these conditions.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM AKDT this afternoon, Sunday, March 15.

Source: NOAA Official Notice

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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Yakutat, Alaska, as heavy snow and low visibility create hazardous travel conditions through 2 PM AKDT.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Yakutat, Alaska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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