SOUTHERN KENAI MTNS — * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times.
* WHERE...Seward.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Heavy wet snow and ice accumulations could lead to power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue into Sunday before warmer air works in and changes the snow over to rain. There is a chance (25-35%) for a brief period of freezing rain before temperatures warm above freezing.
Winter weather in Southern Kenai Mtns 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