Severe · Winter Storm WarningActive alert
Winter Storm Warning issued November 9 at 9:32AM AKST until November 9
Affecting Haines Borough and Klukwan
In effect until: 2026-11-09T17:45:00-09:00
Haines Borough and Klukwan
Likely impact; effects through 2:45 AM.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions where available call 511 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
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A strong system is expected to move through the area Monday. Temperatures below freezing combined with snow levels below 1,000 ft are indicative of snowfall for upper elevations. Mid-level southeasterly flow should allow for ample moisture to make it into the Haines Borough, falling as snow at the border along the Haines Highway. Around 2 to 3 inches of snow has fallen at the Haines Border Crossing by 7 AM, and will continue consistently through the morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches possible. * WHERE...The Haines Highway, near Haines Border Crossing. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The upper elevations of the Haines Highway, near Haines Customs. Snow levels will steadily increase from around 500 ft to 2000 ft by Monday evening. According to Haines Border Crossing, around 2 to 3 inches of snow has already fallen as of 7 AM. Another 6 to 8 inches can be expected through Monday for a total of 8 to 12 inches.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™