Archive · 8 Dec 2025
Winter Storm Warnings: Alaska Braces for Heavy Snow
A big winter storm is hitting Alaska with lots of snow and strong winds.
Some places like Hyder might get 16-20 inches of snow, while others like Skagway and Haines could see 12-18 inches.
The winds will be very strong, up to 50 mph, which could knock down tree branches.
It will also be very cold, with wind chills as low as -20°F.
This means if you go outside, you could get frostbite in just 30 minutes.
The weather service says to stay off the roads unless it's really important.
You can check for updates on 511.alaska.gov to see if there are any accidents or road closures.
Alaska is under winter storm warnings with heavy snow and high winds from Sunday dawn through Monday night.
Hyder is expected to receive 16-20 inches of snow, while Skagway, Haines, and Klukwan could see 12-18 inches.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph could bring down tree branches and cause dangerous conditions.
Wind chills as low as -20°F near White Pass could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Residents are advised to stay off roads unless absolutely necessary, with real-time updates available on 511.alaska.gov.
- Who
- Residents and travelers in Alaska
- What
- Winter storm warnings with heavy snow and high winds
- When
- From Sunday dawn through Monday night
- Where
- Hyder, Skagway, Haines Borough, Klukwan, Eastern Chichagof, and Glacier Bay, Alaska
- Why
- Severe weather conditions with heavy snowfall and strong winds
- Location
- Hyder, Skagway, Haines Borough, Klukwan, Eastern Chichagof, Glacier Bay, Alaska
- Snowfall
- 8-20 inches
- Wind Gusts
- 35-50 mph
- Duration
- Sunday dawn through Monday night
- Wind Chill
- As low as -20°F near White Pass
- Frostbite Risk
- 30 minutes on exposed skin
- Safety Advisory
- Stay off roads unless absolutely necessary