Clam Gulch Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Clam Gulch.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 5 at 4:26AM AKST until November 5 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

...SNOW FOR THE KLONDIKE HIGHWAY... .Warm air aloft and southwesterly flow is expected to move over colder air at the surface. This overrunning is expected to bring accumulating snow to the northern panhandle, specifically the higher elevations of the Klondike Highway. Warmer air close to the surface is expected to move in and allow for a switch to a mix of rain and snow near sea level. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Klondike Highway above 1500 feet. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to start out lighter and fluffier on Tuesday before becoming more wet and heavy by Tuesday evening. Little or no snow accumulation is expected in Skagway.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 4:24AM AKST until November 6 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with visibility of one half mile or less expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile of less at times. Travel will be difficult.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 4:22AM AKST until November 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to 2 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northeast winds gusting as high as 50 mph today. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will traverse out of the area this afternoon and there will be a non-zero chance for a glaze of ice later today and into tomorrow.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 4:22AM AKST until November 7 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1-2 inches with up to 4 inches in the Nulato Hills. A glaze of ice possible. Northeast winds gusting as high as 40 mph Tuesday. * WHERE...Lower Yukon River and Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will traverse out of the area this afternoon and there will be a non-zero chance for a glaze of ice later today and into tomorrow.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 4:09AM AKST until November 5 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Local gusts to 85 mph possible for Upper Potter Valley and Bear Valley. * WHERE...West Turnagain Arm and higher elevations of Anchorage, including Upper Potter Valley, Bear Valley, and the Upper Hillside. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be at peak intensity from roughly 8am to 10am this morning.

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 4:09AM AKST until November 5 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Portage Valley and East Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 4:03AM AKST until November 6 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 5 at 4:03AM AKST until November 7 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Light snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast, Northern Arctic Coast and Central Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight AKST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur around Prudhoe Bay.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 5 at 4:03AM AKST until November 7 at 12:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blowing snow and strong wind expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. East winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From noon today to midnight AKST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 5 at 3:38AM AKST until November 5 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph on the northern end of Turnagain Pass. Snowfall rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour in Turnagain Pass between 6am and noon. The combination of heavy snow and wind may reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. * WHERE...Higher elevations of the Seward Highway, including Turnagain Pass and Summit Lake. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmer air may mix in and transition precipitation to a mix of rain and snow or rain by Tuesday afternoon. Rain falling onto snow covered roadways may create additional hazards. Expect snow totals of up to 9 inches for Summit Lake.

Blizzard Warning issued November 5 at 3:38AM AKST until November 5 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. East to southeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches. Visibilities one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. White-out conditions expected * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy snow and gusty winds will both contribute to low visibilities. Snow levels will rise through the day, reaching 1200 feet or higher Tuesday afternoon and leading to a transition to rain at lower elevations.

Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 12:32AM AKST until November 5 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph in Windy Pass. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and may result in reduced visibility due to blowing snow.

Wind Advisory issued November 5 at 12:32AM AKST until November 6 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in Isabel Pass. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Visibility may be reduced due to blowing snow.

Special Weather Statement issued November 4 at 2:51PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

A STRONG SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO THE PANHANDLE BEGINNING TUESDAY, BRINGING WITH IT GUSTS OF WIND UP TO 40 MPH ALONG THE COAST AND FOR SOME COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE. THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BE ON TUESDAY. PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN ARE FORECAST THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY, WITH THE HEAVIEST PRECIPITATION EXPECTED LATE TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS AN ACCOMPANYING ATMOSPHERIC RIVER FOCUSES ON THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE PANHANDLE. ANOTHER SYSTEM RACES NORTHWARD INTO THE PANHANDLE ON THURSDAY BRINGING ADDITIONAL RAINFALL, WITH THE GREATEST RAINFALL TOTALS ONCE MORE EXPECTED FOR THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE PANHANDLE. PRECIPITATION TOTALS ON TUESDAY RANGE FROM 1 TO 2 INCHES NEAR SEA LEVEL. PRECIPITATION TOTALS ON WEDNESDAY WILL RANGE FROM 2 TO 5 INCHES NEAR SEA LEVEL, AND TOTALS ON THURSDAY WILL RANGE FROM 0.5 TO 2 INCHES. MORE PRECIPITATION IS POSSIBLE AT HIGHER ELEVATIONS. RISES IN SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS ARE EXPECTED BUT NO FLOODING IS ANTICIPATED AT THIS TIME. STAY TUNED TO WEATHER.GOV/JUNEAU FOR THE LATEST UPDATES.