Winter Weather Advisory

* WHAT...Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations from 2 to 10 inches.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island Northeast.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and rain on snow may create difficult travel conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A compact storm will move southeast of Kodiak Island tonight and remain nearly stationary through Friday afternoon to evening. Slight deviations in the storm position to the east and west will cause snow levels to fluctuate between sea level and 400 ft in elevation. Kodiak city and the archipeligo to the north are most likely to mix with rain at times, resulting in total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. If rain does not mix in, expect higher snow totals. Areas from Kodiak Airport to Women's Bay are more likely to maintain a northwest wind, resulting in colder temperatures, a lower likelihood of rain, and snow accumulations from 6 to 10 inches.