THOMPSON PASS — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Visibility may be reduced to as low as one quarter mile in blowing snow.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of light to moderate snow is expected Monday morning before tapering off Monday afternoon. A second round of heavier snow is likely Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
Winter weather in Thompson Pass makes roads dangerous, increases the risk of power loss, and can cause cold-related injury during outages. Stranded vehicles are a common hazard.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Expect a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated power-outage risk, and heating stress during any extended loss of service.
Recommended steps: avoid non-essential travel; keep heat sources clear and ventilated; have blankets and a way to charge a phone; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this winter storm and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS