First published Oct 30, 2026, 10:12:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:08:16 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Warning issued October 30 at 12:59PM AKDT until November 1 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

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The warning covers the Municipality of Skagway and the Klondike Highway, including White Pass. Heavy snow of 9 to 14 inches is possible, with gusts up to 40 mph and travel potentially very difficult to impossible, through 9 AM AKST on November 1.

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Affected location: Skagway, Alaska

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The alert describes hazardous winter conditions that could make travel on the affected route very difficult or impossible.

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Oct 31, 2026, 10:32 AM UTC
The warning covers the Municipality of Skagway and the Klondike Highway, including White Pass. Heavy snow of 9 to 14 inches is possible, with gusts up to 40 mph and travel potentially very difficult to impossible, through 9 AM AKST on November 1.
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