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A-South
Wednesday January 22nd, 2020 :: 04:45 a.m. AKST

Community

Winter Storm Watch until 04:00PM Friday

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 22 inches possible, with highest amounts likely near Haines.

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Lynn Canal.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to midnight AKST tonight. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After a period of light to moderate snow today into this evening, the snow will diminish overnight. However, snow will increase in intensity again Thursday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAINES BOROUGH AND LYNN CANAL

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

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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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Watch

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