Update | Nov. 30, 2014 – 7:40 p.m.
The National Weather Service called off the winter storm warning for Juneau and northern Southeast Alaska on Sunday at 7 p.m.
As of 3 o’ clock Sunday afternoon, the storm had produced nearly 10 inches of snowfall in Juneau. The snow started to taper off in the early evening.
More scattered snow showers were expected overnight Sunday. Monday’s forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions, and a slight chance of snow in the evening. By Tuesday, the weather service says to expect rain and snow mixed.
Update | Nov. 29, 2014 – 9:15 p.m.
Snow has started to fall in Juneau, and the winter storm warning remains in effect for the capital city and much of Southeast Alaska.
In other parts of the region the warning has been downgraded to a winter weather advisory. That includes Hoonah, Gustavus, Haines and Skagway, where snow is still expected overnight, though not as heavy as previously forecast.
The most up-to-date conditions are available from the National Weather Service.
Original Post | Nov. 29, 2014 – 7:34 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Southeast Alaska this weekend. Heavy snow is expected throughout the area, from Ketchikan to Yakutat.
Forecasters predict 8 to 12 inches of snow in Juneau, starting at midnight Sunday and lasting through 4 p.m. Hoonah is expected to get 6 to 10 inches, Angoon 4 to 8 inches and Sitka 1 to 3 inches. Gustavus will see 5 to 9 inches of snow, Haines 3 to 6 inches and Skagway 1 to 2 inches.
The storm is expected to move down the panhandle Sunday morning, with southern Southeast communities seeing snow from 5 a.m. to midnight. Petersburg is forecast to get 8 to 15 inches, Hyder 10 to 18 inches and Ketchikan 4 to 8 inches.
The National Weather Service says the storm “will result in difficult travel conditions.” However, it is expected to taper off early Sunday evening.
This is a developing story, check back for details.
