INTERIOR KENAI PENINSULA; TURNAGAIN PASS — * WHAT...Mixed precipitation likely. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 10 inches. Ice accumulations around a light glaze possible from Turnagain Pass to Tern Lake and up to one tenth of an inch from the Hope Cutoff to Hope.
* WHERE...Interior Kenai Peninsula and Turnagain Pass.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Visibility could be significantly reduced within heavy snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The higher-end snow totals are expected for Turnagain Pass to Tern Lake, including the Hope Cutoff. There is still some uncertainty regarding precipitation-type changeovers. If cold air holds on longer, expect more snow. If warmer air moves in quicker, expect less snow accumulation and potentially more in the way of wintry mix and rain. An all rain changeover is expected during Tuesday morning.
Winter weather in Interior Kenai Peninsula; Turnagain 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.
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