Key facts
- Alert
- Winter Storm Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Areas
- Municipality of Skagway
- In effect
- until 9:00 AM AKST, Nov 1, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 14 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.”
NWS Juneau AK, Winter Storm Warning, 12:59 PM AKDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Travel could be very difficult. Conditions will likely become slick and hazardous.”
NWS Juneau AK, Winter Storm Warning, 12:59 PM AKDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.”
NWS Juneau AK, Winter Storm Warning, 12:59 PM AKDT Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Avoid travel on the Klondike Highway and White Pass if you can. The National Weather Service says travel could be very difficult and roads will likely become slick and hazardous.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. A winter kit with warm clothing and a blanket is also standard advice.
For the latest road conditions, call 511 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Protect pipes, plants and pets from the cold, and check on older neighbors.
Context
FEMA's records show one past disaster declaration that covers the Skagway area: number 4585, dated February 17, 2021, for a severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.
No flood-insurance claims data is available for this area, so there is no claims count to report.
Updates
- NWS Juneau AK issued the winter storm warning until 9:00 AM AKST.
History here
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4585 (2021): severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides
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Questions
- Is there a winter storm warning in Skagway, Alaska?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Juneau issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Municipality of Skagway on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12:59 PM AKDT. It is in effect from 10 AM AKDT Saturday to 9 AM AKST Sunday.
- How much snow is expected on the Klondike Highway and White Pass?
- The National Weather Service says total snow accumulations of 9 to 14 inches are possible, with winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Snow levels are expected to rise from around 600' to around 1,500' by mid day Saturday, which will limit accumulations below milepost 10.
- How can I check road conditions in Skagway during the storm?
- The National Weather Service says to call 511 or visit 511.alaska.gov for the latest road conditions where available.
Sources
- NWS Juneau AK: Winter Storm Warning, Oct 30, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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