WEST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND & WHITTIER — * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile. Near blizzard conditions are possible at times through noon today in heavier snow.
* WHERE...Whittier.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. 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, heavy at times, will continue through Sunday afternoon. By Sunday evening, the snow will change to rain as winds switch to the east and temperatures quickly rise into the upper 30s. There is high confidence (near 100%) that the wind will result in blowing snow and significant drifting of snow.
Winter weather in West Prince William Sound & Whittier 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