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Thursday February 1st, 2018 :: 10:30 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Winter Storm Warning - Ketchikan, Metlakatla, Thorne Bay & Kasaan

Southern Inner Channels - Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla 953 PM AKST Thu Feb 1 2018

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy Snow and possible freezing rain. Additional snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Trace ice accumulation possible.

* WHERE...Southern Inner Channels northwest of Ketchikan including Kasaan and Thorne Bay.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning before snow diminishes or changes to rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thorne Bay has already reported 6 inches of snow as of 9 pm. Visibilities reduced in heavy snow. Heavy snow may be difficult to manage. Travel may become hazardous. Slick conditions may develop on some surfaces.


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.

This statement will be updated by 6 AM AKST Friday or sooner if
conditions warrant.

Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118

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