WEST PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND & WHITTIER — * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile.
* WHERE...Whittier.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop this evening and become heavy at times through Sunday. By Sunday evening, the snow will change to rain as winds switch to the east and temperatures quickly rise into the upper 30s. The gusty winds may result in localized areas of drifting 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