EAST TURNAGAIN ARM; PORTAGE — * WHAT...Mixed precipitation likely. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, except 5 to 8 inches through Turnagain Pass. Ice accumulations of around a trace to a light glaze.
* WHERE...East Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibility could be significantly reduced within heavy snow, especially through Portage Valley.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop this afternoon, then transition to freezing rain and rain this evening.
Winter weather in East Turnagain Arm; Portage 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