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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