TANANA FLATS; EIELSON AFB AND SALCHA; TWO RIVERS — * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches.
* WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Harding Lake, and Two Rivers.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Tuesday to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A very sharp gradient between light and heavy snow will develop on Tuesday. If this gradient is west of the area, totals will likely end up on the higher end of this forecast range. If the gradient is to the east of the area, snow accumulations will be on the lower end of this range.
Winter weather in Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Two Rivers 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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