, Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/19/2026 20:51

A strong storm system is expected to move into the northern half of the Alaska Panhandle and the northeast Gulf Coast tonight and continue through Tuesday. Beginning tonight for Haines, Skagway, and the two highways, periods of moderate to heavy rain will move over the area. Total rain accumulation are expected to be between 1.5-3.5 inches, with the heaviest rain late Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon. While substantial areal flooding is not expected at this time, isolated instances of minor ponding of water in low lying areas are possible. Furthermore, wet snow is possibly on the Klondike Highway near White Pass up to 3 inches through tonight, though warm surface temperatures may hinder these snow totals.