Weather alerts in Alaska

A strong storm system is expected to move into the northern half of the Alaska Panhandle and the northeast Gulf Coast Monday night and continue through Tuesday. Beginning Monday night 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 1.5-3.0 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 is possible. Furthermore, wet snow is possibly on the Klondike Highway near White Pass up to 3 inches, though warm surface temperatures may hinder these snow totals.

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 3 to 6 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Rain likely mixes with snow Sunday afternoon. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...Through Monday Afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Since temperatures are around freezing and there will be some rain, accumulations will be slushy.

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations of up to 2 to 4 inches expected with rain mixing in with snow at times. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound, Nulato Hills, Yukon Delta Coast, Lower Yukon Valley, and Innoko Valley. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* WHAT...Visibility reduced to a quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Interior Prince of Wales Island and Klawock * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make travel conditions hazardous.

What to do: If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects and make travel difficult. Light snow could lead to areas of blowing snow, reducing visibility at times.

What to do: Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. * WHERE...Northern Copper Valley, including the eastern Denali Highway and Paxson. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads.

What to do: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

What to do: Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Island, City and Borough of Sitka, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday and decreasing into Wednesday.

What to do: Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday. Winds will decrease slightly, but still stay relatively elevated into Wednesday.

What to do: Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Annette Island and Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase through Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through Tuesday evening and decreasing into Wednesday.

What to do: Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Juneau, Eastern Chichagof Island, and Glacier Bay. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday and decreasing into Wednesday.

What to do: Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, mainly near the top of the pass. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long duration snowfall event will begin early Monday morning and continue through Tuesday night. Rising temperatures late Monday through Tuesday morning will change snow to rain for lower elevations of the pass. At the top of the pass, snow will be more prolonged but may mix with rain at times.

What to do: Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.