Weather alerts in Alaska

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Red Dog Mine. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Storm total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Wind gusts to 35 mph will result in very low visibility at times.

What to do: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

An atmospheric river is expected to move into the NE Gulf Coast Monday night and continue through Tuesday. Multiple periods of heavy rain are expected for the Icy Strait corridor and northeast Gulf Coast, including the following communities: Yakutat, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Gustavus, Juneau, Haines, and Skagway. Elevated gusty winds are expected alongside this heavier rainfall, with the strongest winds from the southwest expected late Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon. Prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain will produce significant river rises with the potential for at least minor flooding in Juneau and Gustavus. Ponding of water in low-lying areas is also possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Eastern Gulf Coast, Northeast Gulf Coast and Northern Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Yakutat, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, And Pelican. * WHEN...From Monday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain totals for the Yakutat area between Monday morning and Tuesday evening range between 4-6 inches, with greater than 8 inches possible at elevations greater than 1000 ft. For Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Gustavus, rain totals ranging between 2-4 inches, exceeding 6 inches on south to southwest facing mountains along the outer coast, and exceeding 4 inches on south to southwest facing mountains at elevation in Glacier Bay and around Gustavus. Coinciding with high rain rates, possibly exceeding 0.3 inches per hour, elevated wind gusts greater than 40 mph are expected at elevations greater than 500 ft.

What to do: Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

An atmospheric river is expected to move into the NE Gulf Coast Monday night and continue through Tuesday. Multiple periods of heavy rain are expected for the Icy Strait corridor and northeast Gulf Coast, including the following communities: Yakutat, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Gustavus, Juneau, Haines, and Skagway. Elevated gusty winds are expected alongside this heavier rainfall, with the strongest winds from the southwest expected late Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon. Prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain will produce significant river rises with the potential for at least minor flooding in Juneau and Gustavus. Ponding of water in low-lying areas is also possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Central Inner Channels and Northern Inner Channels. This includes the city of Juneau. * WHEN...From Monday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain totals for the Juneau area between Monday morning and Tuesday evening range between 2-4 inches, with the highest totals along south and southwest facing mountain slopes. For areas of elevation greater than 1000 ft, rain totals may exceed 4 inches. Highest rain rates are expected overnight Monday into Tuesday with rain rates as high as 0.2 inches per hour.

What to do: Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects and damage property. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday. Winds will begin to decrease through Wednesday afternoon.

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough and Nenana. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected Monday with some mixed precipitation possible. Heavier snow is possible Tuesday. There is high uncertainty in the exact snow amounts and the placement of the heavier snow. This detail will be crucial in determining which spots get 6"+ and 3" or less. As of right now, we are leaning towards the heaviest snow being towards Eielson with lighter snow in Fairbanks and especially west of Fairbanks. A 30 mile change east or west will result in drastic differences. We will continue to update as details become clearer.

What to do: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible with higher amounts above pass level. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Denali Borough. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North and west of Healy, the chance for heavy snow drops off quickly due to a narrow gradient of snow. There is potential for greater than 6 inches in Healy but only a few inches in Anderson. We are monitoring this closely and will continue to update as details become clearer.

What to do: Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches expected. Wind could gust as high as 35 mph across higher elevations. * WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats, White Mountains, and Eagle Summit. * WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a narrow snow gradient. The highest potential for heavy snow lies southeast of Fort Yukon. West and north of there, the likelihood for heavier snow drops quickly. Locations near Beaver and Livengood may end up getting 1 to 3 inches or less from this.

What to do: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with 2 to 5 inches from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 18 inches possible between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph Tuesday morning into early Wednesday morning.

What to do: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water and warm clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 36 inches expected above 2500 feet with higher amounts above pass level and 12 to 24 inches expected below 2500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Following strong southerly winds north of Trims Camp on Monday, heavy snow is expected to build in Monday into Tuesday and Wednesday as winds shift to being out of the north.

What to do: If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, water and warm clothing in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.