EUREKA / TAHNETA PASS; WESTERN COPPER VALLEY — * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Highest amounts between Eureka and Sheep Mountain.
* WHERE...Eureka, Tahneta Pass and the Western Copper Valley.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady light snowfall will continue through this evening before slowly tapering off by Wednesday morning.
Winter weather in Eureka / Tahneta Pass; Western Copper Valley 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