FORTYMILE COUNTRY; UPPER TANANA VALLEY; DELTA J… — * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with 1 to 3 inches expected from Northway to the Alcan Border along the Alaska Highway. Locally higher snow totals of 12 to 16 inches will be possible, especially between Tanacross and Dot Lake. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Rain may mix with snow in the Upper Tanana Valley around Northway to the Alcan Border.
* WHERE...Delta Junction, Fortymile Country, and Upper Tanana Valley.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northwest wind gusts may be as high as 35 mph Tuesday morning into early Wednesday morning.
Winter weather in Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction 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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