THOMPSON PASS — * WHAT...Snow expected. Visibility one half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations 10 to 15 inches.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow will develop Thursday evening, then intensify Thursday night into Friday. The heaviest snow is expected during the day Friday. Warming temperatures on Friday will lead to a changeover to rain for lower elevations of the pass. The top of the pass will likely remain all snow.
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