Skagway Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 12:03PM AKDT until October 10 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 14 inches for areas of elevation. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Wind Advisory issued October 9 at 11:59AM AKDT until October 11 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Windy Pass * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued October 9 at 11:59AM AKDT until October 11 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Surf Advisory issued October 9 at 3:27AM AKDT until October 9 at 3:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Water levels as high as 1.0 to 2.0 feet above the normal highest tide line, with highest water levels in Kwigillingok and Kongiganak. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low lying areas. Coastal erosion is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south winds will push water toward the coast, resulting in elevated water levels and high surf. Water levels will continue to trend lower starting with the high tide this morning, which will occur between 8 AM and 11 AM. Thereafter, water levels further decrease to around Mean High High Water (MHHW), and then dip again below MHHW through Saturday afternoon, alleviating coastal concerns.

High Surf Advisory issued October 6 at 3:32PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. Water may approach beach property in Hooper Bay. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday morning through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Sea levels will remain elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

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 Skagway.

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