EASTERN NORTON SOUND AND NULATO HILLS — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Very strong winds could result in power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds and snow will produce blizzard conditions briefly Friday before snow changes to rain. Strong winds are expected to persist through Friday night after snow becomes rain.
Winter weather in Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills 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