NORTHERN SUSITNA VALLEY — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches.
* WHERE...Northern Susitna Valley, including Broad Pass.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop north of Talkeetna and across Broad Pass by late this morning or early this afternoon. The heaviest snow is expected to fall between late this evening and Sunday morning before tapering off. The snow may mix with rain at times near the south end of the pass, limiting snow accumulations. After a break break in the snow, another round of snow is possible overnight Sunday into early Monday morning.
Winter weather in Northern Susitna 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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