THOMPSON PASS — * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
* WHERE...Thompson Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Be prepared for slippery roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures at or slightly above freezing will allow snow to change to rain at times for lower elevations of the pass. At the top of the pass, snow will be more prolonged but may also briefly mix with rain at times. Snow accumulations depend on how much temperatures warm.
Winter weather in Thompson Pass 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