Blizzard Warning for Skagway: Up to 14 Inches of Snow on the Klondike Highway
At 1:30 a.m. on November 1, the National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a blizzard warning for the Klondike Highway near Skagway, Alaska, forecasting 9 to 14 inches of snow through 3 p.m. that afternoon. The snow line sits near 1,500 feet; accumulation below Milepost 10 of the Klondike Highway will be limited, but higher elevations will see significant snowfall and travel may be affected.
Forecasters urged drivers to watch for low visibility and icy roads, check conditions before setting out, and avoid crossing the pass during the blizzard. Early November is a storm-prone period for Southeast Alaska, and this warning is tied to a series of Pacific storm systems moving through, with coastal and mountain weather changing quickly.
The weather service also warned that visibility on pass roads can deteriorate rapidly when snow and wind combine. Drivers should confirm whether the latest warning has been extended or upgraded before departing and allow time for possible closures and delays. Local residents and through drivers should follow the latest National Weather Service alerts and adjust their plans accordingly.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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