TANANA FLATS; EIELSON AFB AND SALCHA; GOLDSTREA… — * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches possible.
* WHERE...Fairbanks North Star Borough and Nenana.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lighter snow is expected Monday with some mixed precipitation possible. Heavier snow is possible Tuesday. There is high uncertainty in the exact snow amounts and the placement of the heavier snow. This detail will be crucial in determining which spots get 6"+ and 3" or less. As of right now, we are leaning towards the heaviest snow being towards Eielson with lighter snow in Fairbanks and especially west of Fairbanks. A 30 mile change east or west will result in drastic differences. We will continue to update as details become clearer.
Winter weather in Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills; Chatanika River Valley; Two Rivers; Fairbanks Metro Area; Nenana 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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