National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watches for Alaska, Warning of Heavy Snow and High Winds

The National Weather Service in Alaska has issued four Winter Storm Watches, effective from Sunday night, November 8, into Monday and Tuesday, November 9-10, 2026. The watches forecast heavy snow, with 6 to 12 inches possible in areas like Thompson Pass, Haines, Skagway, and White Pass. Powerful wind gusts, potentially reaching 60 to 70 mph, are expected through Whittier and Eastern Turnagain Arm, capable of causing extensive damage to trees and power lines. Significant ice accumulation is also possible, creating dangerous conditions.