If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water with you in case of an emergency. People are urged to prepare their property before the onset of winter weather. For the latest road conditions, where available, call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.

SNOW FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE... .Moist southerly flow will override cool outflow winds in the north bringing snow Wednesday into Thursday afternoon. Expect snow to begin late Wednesday morning, with the heaviest rates expected overnight into Thursday morning. If outflow winds are not as persistent, we could see a rain/snow mix for Juneau and Icy Strait, severely impacting snow totals. ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult and is discouraged unless it is an emergency. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.