YUKON FLATS; WHITE MOUNTAINS AND HIGH TERRAIN S… — * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches expected. Wind could gust as high as 35 mph across higher elevations.
* WHERE...Upper Chena River Valley, Southern and Eastern Yukon Flats, White Mountains, and Eagle Summit.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could lead to areas of blowing snow which could reduce visibility below one half mile at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a narrow snow gradient. The highest potential for heaviest snow lies southeast of Fort Yukon. West and north of there, the likelihood for heavier snow drops quickly. Locations near Beaver and Livengood may end up getting closer to 3 to 5 inches or less.
Winter weather in Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Upper Chena River 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.
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