INTERIOR SEWARD PENINSULA — * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow likely changes to, or mixes with rain by midday Saturday.
Winter weather in Interior Seward Peninsula 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