UPPER KOYUKUK VALLEY — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches and a glaze of ice. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.
* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will come in two waves. Snow is more likely Saturday morning into Sunday morning with 3 to 6 inches expected. There will be a break with lighter snow Sunday afternoon and night. On Monday, snow is likely in the morning with 1 to 3 inches expected but rain becomes more likely in the afternoon as warmer temperatures intrude and this will limit snowfall totals. Any rain will act as freezing rain and accrete on surfaces below freezing. This could make for slick conditions early next week.
Winter weather in Upper Koyukuk Valley 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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