Winter storm warning
Alaska · 38,000 people · 2d left - until Wed, Oct 21, 4:00 PM AKDT
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Winter storm warning in effect from 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday
severe severity · likely certainty
What the National Weather Service says
* 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.
Where
Yukon Flats · White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River · Upper Chena River Valley
In effect from until .
This is a relay, not a warning system. Everything here comes from the National Weather Service and can lag. For anything affecting your safety, use weather.gov and local officials.
Source: National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). People affected is an estimate from the population of incorporated places inside the alert.