First published Nov 8, 2026, 12:53:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 8, 2026, 12:53:15 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Winter Storm Watch issued November 7 at 3:23PM AKST until November 10 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

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The National Weather Service issued a winter storm watch for the Municipality of Skagway, Haines Borough, and Klukwan. Heavy snow of 6 to 12 inches is possible, with the watch in effect until November 10 at 3:00 AM AKST.

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Affected location: Haines Borough and Municipality of Skagway, Alaska

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The watch identifies possible heavy snowfall in the affected area, including periods of heavy snow on the Haines Highway.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Winter Storm Watch issued November 7 at 3:23PM AKST until November 10 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

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