Avisos

Hydrologic Outlook issued January 4 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AKESFAJKThere is increasing confidence in the mid and long range modelsolutions that a pair of atmospheric rivers will track into easternhalf of the Gulf of Alaska and panhandle. The first feature willspread in its moisture band ( 1 to 3 inches ) and warming into thearea Monday to Tuesday. Snow levels warming to around 3000 ft orhigher. Rainfall event totals through around Wednesday/Thursday are4-6 inches while NE Gulf coast may be closer to 8 inches ofpotential. Rain on top of new snow creating melt and run off will bethe forecast challenge with the first system.The second feature is as strong or stronger and expected Thursdayand Friday. Snow levels will rise higher (4000 to 5000 ft ) andadditional rain ( 2 to 4 inches more ) will add more snowmelt.Streams will be rising quickly with the first system, and localizedflooding due to drainage issues are possible. Significant riverrises are more likely with this second event as the first eventprimed the river and soil conditions to possible produce bankful toflooding conditions.

National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:36AM AKST until January 5 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK...HEAVY SNOW ACROSS THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE....Snow showers over the area are expected to continue through theday with mainly dry and fluffy snow. For the Winter StormWarnings and Advisories, a warm front moving northward Saturdaynight, is bringing snow for Juneau and Gustavus and up to theKlondike and Haines Highways. Warming temperatures will pushnorthward Sunday through Monday, causing a change to liquid.Timing issues are complicating the changeover times. A separatefront will bring heavy rain and upper elevation snow to the regionMonday night through Tuesday.* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4inches.* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow characteristic is expected to bemainly dry and fluffy, getting wetter as we progress through themorning and temperatures further warm through the 30s.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and waterwith you in case of an emergency.People are urged to prepare their property before the onset ofwinter weather.For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 orvisit 511.alaska.gov.

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