ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE / EAGLE RIVER — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, highest amounts above 2000 feet elevation.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads. Areas of low visibility especially in heavier snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain and snow this evening will transition to all snow by late this evening, then continue through late Tuesday evening. The heaviest snow will be Tuesday morning through around midday.
Winter weather in Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River 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