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Friday January 24th, 2020 :: 04:31 p.m. AKST

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Winter Storm Watch until 06:00AM Sunday

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT FOR HAINES BOROUGH AND THE HAINES HIGHWAY...

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory tonight, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch Saturday night, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 9 inches possible.

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Lynn Canal.

* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Saturday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday evening through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially after recent heavy snowfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will increase this evening, then diminish Saturday morning. Another front will bring more heavy snow to the watch area beginning Saturday evening.

* 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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